Holidays
Can you believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away? I know we all say this every year, but between selling our house and making another cross-country move, 2018 has been such a crazy year for us and it flew right by. Now, like so many of you, I…
Happy new year, everyone! As we look forward to a brand new year with new possibilities, it’s also fun to look back at the year that just ended. That is why this is one of my favorite posts of the year. I love looking back at the top blog posts…
This holiday season I was thinking of flavors that would put me in the holiday spirit when it came to me. Not to be confused with a 1990s grunge band, pear jam is a delicious gift to give for the holidays. With notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove, this…
This post contains affiliate links. I can’t believe that it will be December tomorrow. I know we all say this every year, but seriously, where did this year go? It was just summer and now I’m getting ready for Christmas! I have made a lot of progress and just have my…
The thing about family board games is that not many of them are truly for the entire family. If you have younger children you are either playing games that are at their level, or you wait until the little one goes to bed to play something a bit more grown-up.…
No time of year makes me feel as crafty as the Christmas season does. Once November and December roll around I start to think that I’m Martha Stewart and can create all the crafts. Pinecones are one of those things that lend themselves to a wide variety of crafting ideas.…
It’s September which means that it’s time to start thinking about Halloween! I love Halloween and always have. Choosing between Halloween and Christmas for my favorite holiday is like choosing a favorite child. Okay, maybe not quite, but close. As a kid, choosing the perfect costume was one of the…
It’s September so you know what that means, right? You are now officially going to be bombarded with all things fall, red and gold, and, of course, pumpkin spice! It’s still 85-90 degrees here in Denver and I have to say, I’m pretty over the heat now. Even so, I’m…
The summer is now officially in full swing. The kids are out of school and Independence Day barbecues, fireworks, and fun are right around the corner for those of us in the United States. Now is a good excuse to keep the kids busy with some 4th of July crafts.…