Finally. Made something I saw on Pinterest! This one is a no-brainer for me. I like to keep (or at least upcycle) the Christmas cards we receive. In past years I’ve cut the tops off the cards to use as gift tags. Like I did here last year. Today I made books with the … Read More
Christmas Eve 2012
Bright and early on Christmas Eve day three kiddos came to spend the day with us While their momma and daddy were at work We had fun playing trains, dolls, legos and sledding and four-wheelin’ Then they went home to get ready for church. We got ready for church too. Then hit up the 4:30 … Read More
Ready? Or not?
Ready? Or not? Ready. I’m more “ready” than I’ve ever been. Baking done. Gifts wrapped. I am not going to be sewing or crafting until the wee hours of the morning tonight. Or even on Christmas Eve. Our boy came home for a few days today. After dinner tonight, Nate made fudge. His grandma’s recipe. … Read More
Teachers
“Five days a week, we teach your kids. That means we educate your kids. Play with your kids. Discipline your kids. Joke with your kids. Console your kids. Praise your kids. Question your kids. Beat our heads up against a wall about your kids. Gush over your kids. Laugh with your kids. Worry about your … Read More
Best Molasses Cookies
Somehow yesterday escaped without my getting this promised recipe posted! Even if you don’t like molasses, I’ll bet you will like these cookies! Not a fan of raisins? No problem, you can skip them. I make half with and half without raisins. Mr. D and I like the raisins, the kiddos not so much. Bake … Read More
New lighting!
We started Phase I of the kitchen/great room remodel at The Cottage this week! It’s amazing how little changes/improvements can make such a huge difference in a room. On Wednesday we had an electrician add some can lighting. Two lights over the fireplace. Five lights in the kitchen … and two over the entry … Read More
Christmas Cookie Swap Reveal
Last month I joined a blog Christmas Cookie Swap – the rules were easy – sign up, get a partner, mail a recipe, get one back and make the cookies to share today. My friend, Deb, at Cooking on the Front Burner co-hosted the swap with White Lights on Wednesday blog. I received my recipe … Read More
Mantel remix
After looking at pictures of our mantel decor I posted here yesterday, I decided I could do better. More nature. More white. Next Christmas those knotty pine walls will be a beautiful white… and what fun will be had! The birch “logs” are actually drilled at the top to hold tea lights. I have several of … Read More