I’ve been gone for awhile.  I’ve been busy working on a few new endeavors … so I had to put the blog on the back burner for awhile. One of the new endeavors has been me.  I finally started working on

(This post is part of my “ABCs of” feature series where I highlight one blogger a week by sharing fun facts about them A-Z!  Click here for the rest of the posts in the series!) This week I am featuring the

(This post is part of my “ABCs of” feature series where I highlight one blogger a week by sharing fun facts about them A-Z!  Click here for the rest of the posts in the series!) Today I am featuring the ABCs

(This post is part of my “ABCs of” feature series where I highlight one blogger a week by sharing fun facts about them A-Z!  Click here for the rest of the posts in the series!) Here’s some festive ideas for you

Since the kids and I had so much fun making Zentangle Turkeys for Thanksgiving, I figured we’d make some Christmas Zentangles! Making zentangles are simple, easy, and fun!  I find the repetition really relaxing and enjoy figuring out a creative way

I’ve been making this recipe … and giving it as a holiday gift … since I was in High School.  It’s come to the point that when I don’t make it in mass quantities to give away each year friends and

CHRISTMAS BOOKS!  I LOVE CHRISTMAS BOOKS! I love cuddling on the couch near the tree and reading my kids some of my favorite holiday stories from when I was a child … AND I love discovering new favorites with them.  I

The one Christmas book that stands out the most in my memory from my own childhood was Santa Mouse, by Michael Brown.   I loved snuggling next to my mom when she read me the story about the thoughtful little mouse

(This post is part of my “ABCs of” feature series where I highlight one blogger a week by sharing fun facts about them A-Z!  Click here for the rest of the posts in the series!) Today I am featuring the ABCs

Sometimes it’s hard to get into the Christmas spirit.  So, for those of you that are having a difficult time mustering up some holiday cheer … remember you aren’t alone. Here are some great examples … Bah Humbug! Books: A Christmas

I just LOVE that jolly ol’ man in the red suit!  At my house we just can’t wait for him to come visit again … but until then will settle down and read our favorite books about Santa! How Santa Got

I think it’s safe to say that one of the most beloved Christmas tales is “The Night Before Christmas” written by Clement Moore.  Here’s a collection of 10 wonderful versions that either use the original text or a variation of it: