I love this time of year! Christmas is in the air and there\’s just something about the way people come together to celebrate the season. The babes and I already went for a sleigh ride and this month, the scenery is particularly striking. The trees are heavy with snow. Even the barbed wire seems beautiful… …
I have a love-hate relationship with baking cookies. I love the idea of it. Less captivated with the clean-up. And, often not quite satisfied with the result, particularly when attempting the odd new recipe. There is undoubtedly a lesson here from my mom. She was an accomplished cook, but only ran with a few signature …
Giving always leaves a better vibe within me than receiving, thus the gist of this week\’s great gift ideas. Soaring temperatures, widespread drought, wildfires and a general overpopulation of horses in the U.S. has seriously depleted the supply of hay, driving the cost of hay up to $25 a square bale in some regions. It\’s …
Staring down the length of a long Christmas wish list from your family can be a bit daunting. You might find a few fantastic ideas within our digital Christmas Gift Guide. It releases tomorrow, if you\’d like to receive a copy sign up to our e-mail list on the Home Page. In the meantime I asked …
A charming hot peppermint drink guaranteed to be the talk of your festive party!
The gentle and steady snowfall this week reminded me Christmas is just around the corner . . . just under 9 weeks away in fact. What a fitting day to begin the countdown as the first of the serious snowfalls continues outside my door. Last year, I began my 12 Weeks ’till Christmas countdown with a book that …
It\’s exactly three weeks until Christmas as I write this post, meaning the countdown has begun in earnest. If you want to catch up with all of my prior 12 Weeks \’till Christmas gift ideas, the stream begins here. This week, some apps you might find useful enough for stocking stuffers. I begin with my …
