This week my inbox has filled with emails claiming they can keep me on track, help me “crush” my goals, and be my happiest self this year! (And some of you are still curled in a ball because last year’s goals didn’t work out). As I flipped through my emails, I wondered: “Do I really […]
When Your New Year’s Goals Didn’t Work Out
I’ve been planning my whole life since I was about fourteen. I used to make charts of “Days Left Until College,” or “Classes to Take in College.” At fourteen. Welcome to my spreadsheet-loving-world (only I didn’t know about spreadsheets at fourteen, more’s the pity!). Suffice to say, I am a huge goal setter, planner, organizer.So […]
Easy Noon Year’s Eve Party Ideas
We’ve been throwing a Noon Year’s Eve Party for the kids for four or five years now. We saw the idea online, ran with it, and now it’s an annual event in our home. We’ve tried various activities over the years to make a fun and celebratory morning. and you can see previous Noon Year’s […]
Embossed wooden shapes – an easy handmade gift idea
I saw a funny meme the other day: “Me in November: I’m going to make everyone I love a handmade gift for Christmas! … Me in December: I love two people.” Haha! So true! Because every handmade gift idea I’ve tried takes so long to make! But these embossed wooden shapes are an easy handmade […]
Coffee Lover Gifts to Brew About!
Our family gives “family gifts” (one per couple) instead of individual gifts to each member. It occurred to me since our whole family loves coffee, I could get all coffee lover gifts and take care of my whole shopping list. Here’s a few gift ideas – gifts I’ve given to my coffee loving friends and […]
Fun and Practical Gifts for Foodies
We all enjoy good food, and some of us more than others! For friends and family who love to cook, taste, sample, and (thankfully) share with all of us, here are some fun and practical gifts for foodies! Fun and Practical Gifts for Foodies Gorgeous reversible aprons for the home chef When you entertain, stay […]
Gifts for Women – Thoughtful Gifts They’ll Love
Every woman I know is on the go these days, so having useful gear is helpful for staying organized. These thoughtful gifts for women will delight, inspire, and keep them motivated to do all the things we do for our families. Thoughtful Gifts for Women! Comforting Neck Wraps Most women I know could use a […]
Looking for the Light at Christmas
Ask anyone who’s waited for a sunrise… We piled into cars – four families: grandparents, grown children, grandchildren – and drove sleepily through the gloaming towards what seemed the end of the world but was really just the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Somewhere across vast oceans, science told us, the sun would come. We […]
Parmesan Garlic Crisps Recipe – Perfect for Soup!
This is a sponsored blog post; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Bays English Muffins to review this product. There’s a “secret” ingredient in this Parmesan Garlic Crisps Recipe. I wouldn’t have believed it myself. Except I did make them so… I guess I have to believe […]
4 Ways to Share the Christmas Story with Kids
I do love a good tradition. We have several in our family especially around the holidays, and I’m sure you do as well. I’ve always done some kind of Christmas Countdown or Advent Calendar with my boys. While the Advent activities are the tradition, I like to change up the way we do them or […]
