Our tree is finally up, and let me just tell you, frasier fir is the way to go! It was suggested to us last year after we made the mistake of acquiring the “smells distinctly like cat pee” tree. This one actually smells sweet and piney, as a Christmas tree should, and the fact that protective gear is not necessary… Read More
Happy {Homemade} Christmas
It occurred to me last month, as Christmas crept sneakily toward us, that my desire to actually attempt some of the smashing homespun gift ideas I’d been pinning with passion, combined with my astounding ability to procrastinate, were a match made in hades. And then I promptly forgot that profound thought and continued on my way. As is common for… Read More
The Tale of Three Trees
One of my favorite stories of all time is “The Tale of Three Trees”. We read it every Christmas, and often act it out in our Christmas Eve service. It so beautifully depicts – in a teeny, tiny nutshell – the story of Christ’s life, through the “eyes” of three trees. I have yet to close the book with dry… Read More
If Santa Had A Picky Palate
…even he would like these cookies. They’re fantasmigorical. We consider these babies ‘Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies’, but their stage name is in fact, “Everything Cookies”. Because, as the name implies, you can put literally everything into them. Except, maybe, the kitchen sink. And ground beef. Or something. Thanks to the sweet momma of this little babe for sharing the recipe… Read More
The Mystery of Christmas
{hit full screen, turn your volume up…and soak in this truth}
Gingerbread & Company
My sisters and I gathered on Monday for our first annual cookie baking & decorating day. We made “undercover” mammary munchies {with oatmeal cookie dough}, sugar cookies in various shapes, raspberry pecan pinwheels, gingerbread characters, and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods a plenty! And lots of coffee & tea, but of course! It was a blast! {Except for the part where I… Read More
The Fabulously Easy Christmas Centerpiece
I love an eye-catching, colorful centerpiece on my table. I especially love one that is fun and easy to throw together! Enter: the jazzed up poinsettia! All you need is: A poinsettia plant {or really any plant with large blossoms will do; think hydrangea, peonies or azalea for garden party arrangements} Floral Wire, or several large paperclips Florists tape, or… Read More
Trim A Tree…Any Tree
They love adorning {and constantly redecorating}… every branch they can reach, almost as much… as I do. {And please, pay no attention to the spider-webs on my faux branches} I think it’s fair to say our home foliage is officially decked out. {For kicks and giggles, click here. I dare you.}
Hope for the Holidays
I asked my mom what she wanted for Christmas. Her response wrecked me. She wanted hope for the holidays. Fuel for the fight against the human trafficking that rages full-force around the world today. Freedom for the staggering number of women and children, some as young as 6, bound up in the sex-trafficking industry. She handed me a magazine and… Read More
