Years ago my kids gave my husband a Super Bowl Champ t-shirt for Father’s Day. This shirt had nothing to do with football-it was all about ice cream. He grew up in an ice cream lovin’ home-when the chores were done on the farm he could always count on a bowl of Aggie ice cream….
Happy May Day!
Have you ever knocked on someone’s door, hung a basket on the handle and yelled “May Day” as you ran away to hide? Probably not. The old traditions of the first day of May have been forgotten but it is a fun spring tradition and a great way to create and give.
10 Things for a Family-Style St. Patrick’s Day
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and time to get your green on. There’s nothing quite like being in Chicago for this Irish holiday with the dyeing of the Chicago River emerald green and one of the country’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades. While living in Chicago we became leprechaun experts and a bit Irish at…
Breakfast in Bed – A Valentine’s Day Tradition
Valentine’s Day started way back in 498 AD when Pope Gelasius deemed February 14th as Valentine’s Day. There is lots of speculation on who started it and where it comes from. In fact, the Catholic Church acknowledges 3 different saints named Valentine. So despite this long celebrated holiday having confusing origins, there is one thing…
10 Things You Need for a Family-Style New Year’s Eve
I know you are just recovering from Christmas, but it’s time to plan your fun family New Year’s Bash! This is my son-in-laws favorite party! Here are the 10 things you need to ring in the New Year: 1. Comfy shoes and casual clothes. Leave your high-heels and sequined sweater in the closet! Be sure…
DIY: Nativity Costumes
We have been dressing up Nativity-style for years. Wearing bathrobes and sheets was just standard operating procedure here. And the angel always wore a slip on her head. This year while we were dressing up the grand kids, mom had a flash of brilliance. Wait. There’s one thing you should know about this little lady…
Making Santa Magic: Santa Footprints & Reindeer Food
My secret is out. You might have guessed from Trisha’s storybook countdown post-correctly so-that I was the sister who believed (whole-heartedly, Polar Express style) in Santa for well over a decade. It’s true. I defended the jolly old man for years. A big part of that was The Story of Santa Claus book (written by…
The Jesus Gift
“Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps, means a little bit more.” I love those famous Grinch words – Christmas IS so much more!