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Being a mother, I have a new appreciation for Mother’s Day. And for my own mother. So when writing a post about Mothers & Mother’s Day, I have to start with my mom. After all, she IS the woman who gave me life. =) She & I have had a pretty good, although not always… read more »
This time of year – especially for me – is full of nostalgia and remembrances of times past. When we were able to have Christmas with grandparents who lived far away, it was very special. It was the time Grandma would bring out her beautiful china – which she passed on to me – and… read more »
If you are looking for some cool freebie stuff just before the holidays – check out the link on the right hand side for “Christmas Gifts for Moms” !!! You’ll find a Christmas caroling songbook, a step-by-step guide for making your own Gingerbread House, a place online to decorate a gingerbread house, and even an… read more »
Due to a variety of schedule changes at home (including an unexpected but necessary 3 hour nap) yesterday, I was not able to get to the computer and post my interview with Queen Martha. So, today, I will share with you the ideas, tips, & suggestions she has for helping you keep your holiday preparations… read more »
With all the sickies at our house, Roy & I were glad to have a few hours Saturday night to watch a hometown basketball game. Roy wouldn’t admit it, but he was quite the Basketball star in his time (seriously!), and watching the hometown game brought back a lot of memories. It was nice to… read more »
I recently raved about Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. I only have a small collection, and most of them are Christmas themed – but I really hope if you can’t find them locally, you’ll take a peek at their website! They have some of the CUTEST things – not just cookbooks – which often contain craft ideas… read more »
As promised (although much later in the day than intended), this post begins a weekly series of interviews with my mom, Queen Martha. Growing up in our house, the holidays came and went with only an occasional mess or even disturbance. Picture Ralphie & A Christmas Story – and that’s how I remember most Christmases… read more »
I have ALWAYS loved the month of December. Well, it starts with Thanksgiving, but just rolls right on through December and continues into the New Year. FAN-TAS-TIC!!! I don’t want to take it for granted that people will know I love December because it IS the time to celebrate the birth of Christ. Our family… read more »
“Black Friday” for my family NEVER meant shopping. It was always the day to begin preparation for Christmas. It was the day that the Christmas tree and the extensive Christmas decorations my mother had collected was finally put up throughout our house. My mom, Queen Martha, had such a vast collection of decorations – that… read more »
Laurie is hosting our discussion this week I love her blog check it out when you have some time! This week’s discussion questions: #1- How do you give thanks during difficult times? #2 – Share with your readers a testimony of how God brought you thru a difficult time. #3 – What is the most… read more »
