Have you gone to any light shows this holiday season? We typically take the Southern Lights tour in Lexington, Ky but this year we branched out and drove through Mega Caverns and enjoyed Lights Under Louisville as well as the Camp Jordan Lightshow in Chattanooga, Tennessee. If you haven’t had time to enjoy the holiday…
I have been fascinated this year with the direction the 2015 Tour of Christmas Trees has taken! Not only have we seen the traditional memory trees, but we have been able to enjoy trees from around the US and around the world. Tonight, we have a collection of pictures from Marie in Norway. Christmas Trees…
Today I have more Christmas Trees to share. Joy from the Netherlands sent us several pictures of her Christmas Trees!
Several years ago, I pulled out the baby box and found my kid’s baby outfits. I realized that their baby socks would be perfect to turn into an easy ornament. With just a few alphabet beads, some floral wire, or ribbon, you can turn baby socks into the best personal memory of their first Christmas….
It’s mid December! The month is flying by. Before you blink twice, it will be Christmas Eve and the stores will be closing early so families can gather for the holiday weekend. There are some people who make lists and never forget anything at the grocery store. But then there are others like me who…
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This past weekend, our family gathered together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Just like many of you, we had a houseful of guests that ranged in ages from 2 years all the way up to 95. It was a noisy atmosphere filled with lots of laughter and stories but Grandma and I still took a…
Have you heard people say “it’s the thought that counts”? This is especially true when it comes to Christmas and giving of gifts. As I get older, I understand more every year that it really is more important to gift something special rather than trying to outspend someone else with expensive gifts. If you are…
My daughter is 11 and loves to create fun things, but she’s not really interested in sitting down with a crochet hook or knitting needles. This week I showed her how to make a loop chain scarf – no hook required! It literally took her less than 15 minutes from start to finish! So, it…