I love potatoes in pretty much any form: baked, fried, cheesy, mashed, boiled, you name it. So when I came across a recipe on Pillsbury’s Web site using my favorite-tastes-like-homemade-easy-peasey-instant-mashed-potato mix, I decided to try it. That was in February …
The year is ending. I’ve been thinking about it over these last few days. And I’ve been thinking about what to write about it. I’ve composed a few things in my head, and this is my second actual attempt, in …
I’d love to wax philosophical on this day after Christmas, but I’m honestly not feeling philosophical. I’m mostly just feeling tired — and content. We had a great couple of days celebrating the birth of Jesus. We sang “Happy Birthday” …
My cookie making week wrapped itself up yesterday with a cookie decorating party last night. We invited over the kiddo’s grandparents. I set them all up with wax paper work areas, bowls of various colored icing, lots of sprinkles, mini …
Now that I have a child, I feel extra pressure at Christmastime to make it special for her. I’m pretty decent these days at relaxing and understanding that everything might not be picture perfect, but it will be good for …
When I read this poem from a friend last week, I knew I had to share it with you. Thankfully, she agreed to letting me post it here. Its message spoke to my heart. It reminded me of those in …
As I told you on Monday, I am the bona fide Christmas cookie maker in my family. It’s been this way since I was in high school. While I really wasn’t into cooking back then, I did like to …
I was reminded Monday that sometimes as a mom you just have to be strong for your child. You have to be the calm presence to assure them that all is well when they’re crying, even when you feel like …
Beyond raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Christmastime brings with it some of my favorite things.
I love sitting in the living in the dark of the morning with only the twinkling Christmas tree lights on to help me …