Are you looking for a new tradition for the winter holiday season? A few years ago, I put a present under the Christmas tree that was labeled “To Be Opened at the FIRST REAL SNOW!” We all know that the cold days of winter can get a little long so here’s a new winter tradition…
I’ve now been growing vegetables and flowers in my unheated greenhouse for two months. This month I insulated the greenhouse with bubblewrap and am excited to see the pineapple, pansies, lettuce and carrots continue to grow. Every day I go out and check the plants and enjoy the atmosphere of my winter greenhouse.Then in the…
Years ago, I heard someone say that you should only decorate with things you need or that bring you joy. I have taken that to heart and don’t keep alot of random things in my home. The things that I use as decorations either fulfill a function or make me smile. Recently I had the…
You don’t have to be around our family long to know that we often get the travel bug and have to hit the road. But with winter and current conditions in the country, it’s not nearly as easy or feasible to take a trip. That’s when it’s time to get creative and host a virtual…
It’s hard to believe that we are well into December and already in the middle of the holiday season. Sometimes it seems like the calendar is on fast forward and every month flies by faster than the last. We all have the same amount of time each day but some people seem to get more…
I think we can all agree that this has been an unusual year for most of us. However, 2020 has had it’s silver linings. Many small business owners have been able to grow their businesses and create amazing things. This year as you are making your holiday gift list, consider these ways to support small…
This year the Christmas season may look a little different for some folks. But there are still family traditions that can be reworked and tweaked so that we can all make memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Why not plan a movie night at home with a new holiday movie like Buttons: A…
Last week I was cleaning out the basement and found some old broken mini-blinds that needed to be tossed. But I hate to throw something away if it can be upcylced into something useful and fun. I experimented with several ideas and ended up creating these super easy plant markers using scrap mini blinds. Dress…