Tag Archives: Christmas

Don’t Miss the Little Very Important Things This Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

We celebrated Christmas on December 16th this year due to a variety of reasons. It was wonderful for many different reasons including no pressure for anyone to have to be celebrating with anyone else on that particular day. You know … Continue reading →

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Finally Back To Normal

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I didn’t think it would ever happen–the getting back to normal, that is. Thanks to an after Christmas trip, we didn’t get the Christmas decorations down until today. January 8th. The latest date we’ve ever delayed to. Poor DH was … Continue reading →

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I Put It Where I Could Find It, But Where Is It Now?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

You know how it is–you have something that’s important, so you put it somewhere safe where you will be able to find it. Well, guess what? I can’t find it. The “it” I’m looking for is a little gold box … Continue reading →

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How To Cook a Big Ole Ham

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Now I’ve cooked hams more or less successfully for years, but last year my sister hauled her leftover ham to the beach after Christmas, and DH loved it. We enjoyed this ham because we were staying together at a beach … Continue reading →

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Almost Done

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

We are in the final stretch, heading for the the big day which for us is tomorrow. The presents are wrapped and bagged just waiting for the correct recipients to open them. Elf Yourself is done, and now we are … Continue reading →

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6 Christmas Must-Do’s

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

As we are so quickly closing in on the big day of Christmas, I’m finding a few things I simply must do before the big reveal which happens for us on Christmas Eve this year. Finish up the last-minute shopping. … Continue reading →

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A Silver Lining on the Cloud of Shopping

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

I hate shopping. Generally, I find it to be a pain in the patootie. It makes my knees and feet hurt. Also, if I shop in stores, I’ve noticed I spend far more than when I shop online. When I … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Favorite Things To Do for Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

Christmastime is here. We all have Christmas traditions, and here are my top 10 favorite things to do in no particular order. Go see the Trees of Christmas with my daughter and whichever grandgirls can come along. These are ginormous … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Self Portrait

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

I’ve been wondering how to use this photo, and this challenge fit the bill.

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Christmastime Is Here

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas–at my house anyway. Thanks to The Christmas Queen aka daughter #1 (the only daughter), the decorations are up, the tree is trimmed, and presents are being wrapped even as I write this. … Continue reading →

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