2016 Favorite Things

2016 Favorite Things

Each year one of my “reflection” moments involves looking back at my favorite things.  Some are new things I’ve discovered in the year, others are old favorites I cant get away from and the rest…they are just every day, little simples that...
thoughts on giving: let it be

thoughts on giving: let it be

So its that time of year.  We are finishing wrapping presents.  We are working on the order we want people to open them. We are realizing we have 1 big, high value gift for some and 3 small random things for others. Oh the debacle!!! What do you do? Do you...
Nacho Ranchy Texas Trash

Nacho Ranchy Texas Trash

This time of year reminds me of many holiday traditions. church Christmas pageants – you know who you are school choir solos Salvation Army bell ringing family Christmas gathering shopping at the school store – you know where you took your parent’s...
being the hostess with the mcmostess

being the hostess with the mcmostess

I mentioned earlier this week that we got to host a crew last week for a little Christmas gathering in our new town. Now, this is something I love doing, but I know hosting people is not always easy for everyone. Here are a few things to keep in mind, to keep your...