I’m going out to buy the turkey today…and getting ready to feed 20+ people at my house on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s not a huge ado with presents and all that, but it’s enough of an excuse to bake pecan pies and pumpkin bread, get the house cleaned up, and […]
Can you imagine not being busy for the holidays? It’s almost sacrilegious. But this year, I am determined to take it easy. 1. Easy gifts. I am giving everyone Kiva gift cards. It’s good for me and good for the world. 2. Easy decorations. Hang up strands of of lights, everywhere, indoor and out. Lights […]
In Southern California, we are really feeling “winter” fast approaching…with high of 83 degrees today. 🙂 For the rest of those in the Northern Hemisphere, here is an inexpensive cool item to get for the holidays. Set up and clean up is easy. This makes a great family night for the holidays. Make a crockpot […]
It’s not just turkey and pumpkin pie. Celebrating the holidays provides a natural avenue to pass on our beliefs to our children. I highly recommend reading this book together as a family – Thanksgiving – A Time To Remember by Barbara Rainey This book tells not only the historical story of the Pilgrims, but it […]
Beginning of November marks for me the beginning of the holiday season! What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Thanksgiving and Christmas? Food? Shopping? Stress? Celebrating the holidays is not merely for the food and fun even though we certainly look forward to those. Holidays are also an […]
