Yesterday I had the opportunity to spend some time with my 96 year old Grandma. Over the past few years when we get together, I have asked her questions and let her tell us stories about her life. Today was the perfect time to have her tell us about her favorite Christmas gift, the year…
As November began to wind down, my thoughts turned to the large box in the basement. Time to bring the tree upstairs. Wrestling it up the steps, pulling away the packaging tape, I drag out each piece. The artificial twigs are beginning to show age and are leaving a trail almost as messy as a cut…
What do you consider your most priceless possessions? I’m not talking family, friends and faith; instead, I’m talking about the tangible things you own. Do you have jewelry that has been passed on from one generation to another? Maybe you have a grandfather clock that has sentimental value. Your kids may have stuffed animals that…
So you are working with a group of children and someone loans you several boxes full of hand puppets and it’s almost Christmas. Hmmm. Let the creativity begin. The idea began to simmer in our minds and our research began. Did you know that there are very few puppet Christmas tree stages out there? In…
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…