Over the last several years, the husband and I have encountered the following problems when giving gifts to the majority of our family members: - The recipient pretty much has everything they could want; - The recipient can get themselves pretty much whatever they want; or - The recipient Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Kids Tables
One of the biggest holidays I remember growing up was Thanksgiving. For several years, we packed up the family and made the day-long drive to our extended family out in Ohio. I remember running around my aunt and uncle’s house with our three cousins (just like T, I also have a cousin who is about six months older than me. We Continue Reading
Foodie Friday: Tried and True Thanksgiving Recipes
Two years ago, after the Husband and I had finally finished decorating our house, we decided to have the family over for Thanksgiving dinner. Before and since then, I’ve found a few recipes that are worth repeating each year: Salad of Frisee, Radicchio, Pears, Pomegranate and Persimmons - FoodNetwork.com This salad is not only Continue Reading
6 Spectacular Luminaries for Halloween this Year
I've been getting a little nostalgic here lately. Even though it's only September, I've started reminiscing about Christmas traditions from my childhood. Our neighborhood was all about Christmas spirit. We had annual cookie exchanges, holiday parties, and my favorite - the neighborhood luminary walk. Then I realized, if we aren't doing luminaries Continue Reading