Rhinos Don’t Eat Pancakes by Anna Kemp ***(Book lists are at the bottom of the post) *** My three year old loves, loves, loves to read!   She was “reading” her first black and white, no word,  books as soon as she was born.  I’m […]

The crackling of bonfires as they spray firefly-like embers into the chilled night sky, the sound of Christmas carolers strolling cobbled streets in colonial dress, the sweet tartness of hot cider, the smell of firewood tossed into the flame mixed with a hint of fresh […]

This post is a tribute to our dear grandmother, Bobbie, who taught us how to make Italian bow knots, or bows as we affectionately refer to them. Every Christmas, for as long as I can remember, the family has gotten together to make them.  Our grandmother […]

We love making fun Christmas treats around our house!  Thought we would share some of our favorites from over the years.   These snowman and snowflake sugar cookies with royal icing were so fun to make.  Love how the pastel colors turned out.   Rudolph […]

A few years ago my husband gave me a pizzelle maker for Christmas.  We have been making pizzelle every year since then, making it a new family tradition.  They are so simple to make! If you have never tasted a pizzelle, think fresh baked waffle […]

Tonight is our neighborhood’s North Pole party for the kids.  The kids wear their pajamas to the club house where we sing Christmas carols and enjoy hot chocolate and sweet treats.  Santa and his elves stop by and give a special gift to each boy […]

Our local botanical gardens had a kids drop-in science and craft week.  The day we went the theme was “Ice”.   Thought I would share the simple and cute activities that we did. Salt Painting:  This simple project only takes a few supplies that you […]

Love how cute some fresh greenery, berries, a gingham bow and a bell look in this antique zinc planter. Can’t wait to see how it looks hanging on our new antique barn door.  Slowly revamping the wall behind our couch.  Don’t you love when it […]

We started this fun Christmas tradition a few years ago when our oldest daughter was about 2.  We stole the idea from her little friend and her parents.  Every year, each parent gives her $5 and they take her to Dollar Tree to pick out […]

We are so happy with how this year’s ornaments turned out.  We’ve been doing our handprints for the last couple of years, see our Santa handprint ornaments, and decided to try out our footprints.  We think they are adorable!   All you need are a […]