I love a cleverly made Advent Calendar. My kids love the excitement of a simple surprise every day. Turn the holiday countdown into a cheerful process, instead of just a wind down to crunch time. These Advent Calendar projects will double as festive decor for your home. So if it takes a while to get […]
Too many traditions to keep track of? Having the in-laws over, but don’t know what to serve? Need help decorating your home on a budget? Let us know your family’s biggest holiday challenge by submitting a 150-word entry to Family Circle. If you win, I’ll come over and help you sort out your domestic dilemma! […]
Are you the kind of person who buys a little bit bigger bird just to have the leftovers? What is it about that day-after turkey, cranberry sauce, and sweet potato on a roll that tastes so good? Don’t let the long day of cooking and eating stop you from thoroughly enjoying your leftovers (if you […]
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Enjoy this wonderful day of fun, family, friends and food. And remember to welcome the imperfections of the day! If anything goes wrong during your Turkey Day prep, just remember this little story and smile…
Do you set up a separate kid’s table for your holiday meals? Growing up with 32 cousins and 14 aunts and uncles, there was practically no way we could all sit together. Our kids table was a place to reconnect with the cousins you may not see that often, to learn about what the older […]
Whether you’re going all out on Thanksgiving decor or letting the food dress up your table, these photo candle holders can add a touch of sentiment to the meal (via One Charming Party) Just add a few green, white or beige pumpkins and gourds for a low-maintenance, beautiful holiday tabletop. Photo Candle Sticks What you’ll […]
Welcome to the week of Thanksgiving! It might just be my favorite holiday– with all the good spirit and good FOOD, how could it not be? I was recently asked what I do to save both time and money during the holiday season. Part of my strategy this year is to remind myself of the […]
Thanksgiving has been at the front of my mind for the past week and I think I’ve set a good pace for my prep. I’ve made my shopping lists and brought out the dishes, pots and pans that are stored in those stand-on-a-chair-and-reach kinda kitchen cabinets. I’ve been collecting inspiration for the recipes that we’ll […]
One of the big holiday traditions on my father’s side of the family is making caramel ice cream. Using my grandmother’s recipe, each sibling of my father’s family carries out the careful steps of caramelizing the sugar, churning the homemade ice cream, and blending the two just right– you really have to be taught how […]
I’ve been working on my Thanksgiving shopping list and I’m really trying to keep it simple this year. I tend to cook a few too many sides, but I’m determined to whittle down my menu and knock those dishes out of the park. So far, my need-to have list is: a great green side, yummy […]