Cleaning up the house after any holiday can be quite a task. Christmas seems to be the biggest chore to clean up. A warm & cozy Christmas Tradition Yes, I know it's January and I'm still talking about Christmas. Many Christian religions and other cultures celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day on January 6th (the 12th day of Christmas). This day is celebrated to mark the arrival of the Three Kings who visited the ... Read the Post...
Sugar Cookies, Butter, & Sprinkles, Oh My!
'Tis the season....for baking! I love to bake, especially Christmas Cookies! Each year, I spend 3 days baking several different types of cookies, bars, and candies. I line my counter with all the ingredients including sprinkles and sugar candy toppings of every shape & color. It's a tradition I've carried on from my childhood. My mom always made plates of cookies to take to friends and neighbors, and there were ... Read the Post...
Saturdays Are Super With Crafts
It's no secret that I love to craft! I can spend hours flipping through Pinterest, or browsing through Michael's for inspiration. I have an awesome craft room my husband created for me out of an oversized walk-in closet that has become my hideaway. Since my husband works crazy hours, and I'm typically plagued with insomnia, I tend to retreat to my craft room to keep myself entertained while everyone else is asleep. Thanks to my ... Read the Post...
The Magic is in the Details
"There is no magic in magic, it's all in the details." - Walt Disney Ever since my kids were little, they've fully believed that mom is magic. I can find lost items that have vanished, make delicious snacks appear when there's "nothing in the house to eat", and I have them convinced that magical birds tell me what they've been up to. Am I really magic or do I just pay attention to details? It's the details that always seal ... Read the Post...