Holidays
Advent Writing Topics
This year, during the month of December, to help me focus on the Christmas season, I'm tackling an Advent Writing Topic each day. December 1 - Advent December 2 - Nativity December 3 - Lights December 4 - Fruitcake December 5 - Ornaments December 6 - Cards December...
Graveyard Pudding Pie
Last night, Little Man hosted a little get together for his grandparents. A Ghouls Night Out where a couple goblins were invited too! I don't love celebrating Halloween and all the scary stuff, but I do love celebrating holidays with fun food. I also like to...
Freezer Leftover Zucchini Bread
So, you know that point in the summer where you’ve seen enough of the same yellow and green gourds and you think you're going to turn in to one of them? Yeah, it happens to many, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can put it in the freezer and save for later...
Toasted Coconut Creme Caramel Truffles
Summer gatherings are winding down and its time to look towards fall. I mean I love summer (well, I have a love hate thing with summer), but its hard to think of treats with you can take that are sun friendly! Now that its cooling off and the festivities are moving...
Graduation Reception Menu
For the past 12 or so weeks, Mr. McKinney and a room full of co-workers have been going through a Dale Carrneige Leadership Class. He has really enjoyed it and has enjoyed getting to know members of his team in a new way. My husband is a great Leader, and God not...
Hopping Down the Bunny Trail | filling Easter baskets with more than eggs
What about you? Was there anything growing up that was always in your Easter basket? For us, it was the Eggums – the little carton of egg shaped bubble gums. And of course Reeses eggs…still as grown ups, we get both of these in our “Easter basket”.
Easter Resources for lessons and learning
The Easter season is upon us. Much of the décor of the day involves glittery eggs, baby chicks, bunnies in various dimensions, baskets, fake grass made out of paper or plastic and stuffed furry things in all the wrong colors. But, this holiday represents so much...
Valentine’s Sayings
I like Valentine' Day. Not as much as Thanksgiving, but I love a day where we pause and celebrate love. We celebrate and focus on others. I'm thankful to have a special someone, but its not even just about that for me. I love getting to love on others. And, I hope some of these ideas will inspire you to do the same.















