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
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
Mantel party
My mantel is an ever changing art venue, especially at the change of seasons. It isn’t unusual for it to evolve as the season progresses either. Today it looks like this…. But, two days ago it only had one tree. The tree on the left replaced a white ceramic pitcher filled with greens. There may … Read More
Bell Ringers
For two hours today I joined with two energetic children to ring the Salvation Army Red Kettle bells at Sam’s Club. Their energy is boundless. As is their creativity. I present: Jingle Bells, Gagnum Style. This bundle of energy danced the entire two hours… Both the kiddos sang the entire two hours… With the singing … Read More
A fundraising event…
My commute to work is on country roads. My office is in the middle of 200 acres of forested, rolling hills on the Zumbro River. I work at a camp. Thursday evening camp had a huge fundraising event. Approximately 300 people attended. My friend, Jo Lynn, and I did the event planning. Well, not … Read More