Balancing the Good Things in Life
My Christmas decorating theme this year is a Coastal Christmas. As I was planning this theme one of the things I envisioned was a Christmas tree decorated with seashells. Of course, that would include a Starfish Ornament! Starfish are beautiful on their own, and they don’t need much in the way of embellishment. The bigger […]
Setting up a Hot Chocolate Bar is something my kids look forward to every winter. It’s a welcomed treat at the end of the day. As soon as they get home, they go into the kitchen and create a custom cup of warmth. This year my Christmas color scheme is light blue, white, gold, silver […]
For Christmas this year I’m decorating in a Beachy Coastal Christmas theme! Who says Christmas has to be all evergreens and red bows? For my entire life I’ve gone on a beach vacation at least once every single year. I absolutely love the beach! So, this year I decided to bring the beach into my Christmas decor! […]
Day in and day out my husband is a professional businessman who wears a suit to work every day. He is good at what he does, and he loves his job. However, that well polished side of him has an alter-ego that cannot be ignored. A couple of times per year my husband loves to, […]
Each year the holiday season is greeted in our house by several traditions. We play Christmas music, put up outside Christmas lights, decorate Christmas trees, and I make a huge batch of my homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe. I set up a Hot Chocolate Bar in the kitchen, and the kids are allowed to make […]
The holiday gathering is at your house this year! You’ve been busy getting your house prepared for company. The bathrooms are clean. The guest room is perfect. Decorations are up, and the house is sparkling. Now you need to think about feeding this crowd. Suddenly you realize cooking a turkey isn’t something you know a lot […]
When guests come to our home I want them to feel like we could not wait for their arrival. I want them to know we were expecting them and enjoyed preparing for their visit. I want them to feel comfortable and welcomed. Maybe guests will be arriving at your home soon, and you want everything to […]
Maybe you’ve tried baking with your small kids and don’t ever want to try it again. What you thought would be the beginning of a great family tradition only ended up in tears and a huge mess. Take a deep breath. Don’t give up! You may just need a simpler recipe. Here’s a great one […]
The teen years are a time of transition that isn’t always easy. Teens typically gravitate more toward their friends and communicate less with their parents. Even when we try to talk to them, they often reply with short answers and don’t care to engage in conversation. That’s what happened when I asked my teens what […]
You’ve planned a small Christmas Dinner Party. Nothing too large, just a few close friends. Now you need the perfect dessert to finish off the evening. You want something kind of fancy but also something you can make ahead so you can interact with your guests. How about serving each guest an individual Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse? They […]
