I’ve always loved Thanksgiving! It’s a great time to be with family, cook, and count blessings. And this year, Thanksgiving was a first for us – the first time we’ve spent it without our extended family. Admittedly, I was a bit sad there were only 4 of us spending the holiday together. But, we made […]
Holidays
{GIVEAWAY} Salt water taffy: the perfect Easter treat
Disclaimer: We received products to give away in exchange for this review. Easter is just around the corner! If you’re like me, your Easter Bunny duties leave you a bit overwhelmed. After all, there is so much candy to choose from. Chocolate bunnies, chocolate malt balls, jelly beans… And of course, salt water taffy. When it […]
Bringing Back a Holiday Tradition
A few years ago, we went to a bed and breakfast to enjoy our own Christmas before all the gatherings began. This year, we brought that tradition back! 2017 has been a busy year. After the decision to become foster parents this summer, we have had five children come through our home. Currently, we have […]
3 reasons you should fill your cart with Surprizamals
Disclaimer: I received this product for free, but I assure you it’s still the bomb. Folks, it’s hard to believe that we’re rapidly approaching the holiday season again. How did this happen? Where? Why? When? Whether you’re in denial—or impatiently counting down the days until Christmas—it’s not too early to start making your shopping lists. And, […]
DIY: Easy Easter wreath tutorial
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? How in the world can it already be April? This year has flown by, and even though I can’t believe Easter is right around the corner, it’s happening just the same. As far as holidays go, I am a big Easter fan. Of course, the meaning of […]
Wrap, Recycle, Repeat with Wrappily
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, this product is, indeed, the bee’s knees. Did you know that wrapping paper and shopping bags make up approximately 4 million tons of trash in the U.S. every year? And, we throw away 227,000 miles of wrapping paper each holiday season (that’s enough to circle the world nine times, folks!). […]
Christmas at our house
We hope everyone had a great Christmas! As promised, here’s a look at our holiday fun (and the first glimpse of our ’70s home)! We are so blessed to have so many friends and family to celebrate this season with, and we hope 2017 is filled with health and happiness for you all! What did your […]
With every Christmas card I write {+ Christmas cocktail recipe}
I don’t know about you, but I just find something so special about receiving mail. When I was little, I loved running out to the mailbox and checking for surprises. More often than not, the only things delivered were bills and advertisements. Still, I lived for the possibility that a handwritten note would be mixed within. […]
The important lesson I learned from my Christmas village
One of my favorite things to do each holiday season is set up our Christmas village. There are numerous pieces, and each one comes together to form a cozy little town on the buffet in my dining room. We turn the light bulbs on inside the ceramic homes and buildings, and watch as the imaginary […]
25 cheesy holiday movies: the advent calendar you need this year
Folks, I know I’m not the only one who enjoys a good ol’ made-for-tv movie. The only thing better is if the movie happens to be a holiday one, am I right? You know the kind. Cheesy Christmas movies. There’s bad acting, plot holes for days, sappy writing, and OF COURSE singing. So now that […]