Yes, Christmas has come and gone, and my blogging activities have been rather light. Between family, friends, hosting Christmas, and getting a horrific head cold, I’ve had no time to blog. This year was a bit different for me; there was a first in our home. This was the first Christmas that I was not …
A Thanksgiving Day Table
I love setting a beautiful table, and I love using what I have. For this table I bought a boatload of mini pumpkins from school since my sixth graders were selling pumpkins that they had grown in the school garden. These then became the essence of my table. No, I have not already set my …
Planning an Easy Easter Dinner
Easter is right around the corner, and I am just now thinking about it! I am usually much more prepared for holidays – I enjoy the preparation as much as the event itself. As a blended family though, I was not planning on having Easter this year. This year my step-children are to spend the …