Can you believe the holidays are already upon us? Seriously, next week is November. Why does time fly? Why? Make it stop! Anyway, since we can’t make it stop, we need to get on with the planning of things. As far as the gift-giving part goes, I’m going to try to share ideas over the next couple of weeks with you as I discover them continue reading …
Pin It There are not many things much more fun than gathering around the table to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Over the holidays we visited my in-laws on their farm in North Carolina. I was happy to see this on the table when we arrived. It’s a tablecloth my mother-in-law began in 1995. Every year, when we all get together, each family continue reading …
Back in May we lost our family friend and pet, Sam. It was all I could do to share it here with everyone. Sam was a good dog. He would’ve made an even better person. Since then, we’ve been much too busy, and, honestly, I just haven’t wanted to think about the void that’s been left, so I’m finally getting around to being able to continue reading …
Our church began a new tradition last year, a friendly gingerbread competition. Tonight is this years night for the event. Last year since my daughter was teaming up with her Sunday school class, my son and I teamed up with one of his friends and his mom. This year we bailed and have no entry. I’m a little bummed and feel like a slacker. As continue reading …
Looking for a gift idea that will allow your children (or yourself) to flex your creative wings? Or just an art project for a rainy day? Here’s an easy one, oil pastel self-portraits. No liquids are involved (so no spills!) and the project can easily be stored away if not finished at the first sitting to return to later. No expensive supplies. No special techniques. continue reading …
