Blog Archive
2007
You may have already taken down your Christmas decorations, but if not, here are a few easy storage pointers. Taking down and packing up Christmas decorations can be a chore, but if you have kept the packaging that many of your decorations were purchased in, it might make your job a little easier. [...]
Posted by: Betty 12/31/07 at 12:03 pm
The New Year is a time for making positive changes for yourself and your environment. After all those Holiday decorations are put away, its a great time to update, rearrange and declutter your rooms.
Work on one room at a time so the job doesn’t seem so daunting. Start with the living room, its usually [...]
Posted by: Cathy 12/30/07 at 2:03 am
I was priviledged to have one of the most awesome experiences recently when I went to Alexandria, Virginia. I was introduced to a company that makes table wines. It was such a surreal experience, especially since I am a non-drinker. You are able to mix your own specialty wine from a variety of wine-stock or settle for the variety that they [...]
Posted by: Betty 12/26/07 at 11:57 am
Christmas is quite literally around the corner and I still have a few gifts to buy and holiday cookies to bake, but I’m already starting to feel more relaxed.
After a 24-hour drive through Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio, Stephen, Baloo and I, finally arrived in Jackson, Michigan at Stephen’s family’s house yesterday. Today we [...]
Posted by: Evette 12/23/07 at 4:25 pm
Twas a night before Christmas
and all through the home.
Not a creature was stirring
cuz the baking was done.
The apron and mitts
were hung on the hook.
In hope no more cookies
needed to cook.
The sweet treats were placed
on Holiday dishes.
To be given to friends
to wish them good wishes.
Some cookies were different
and some were the same.
So I whistled and shouted
and [...]
Posted by: Cathy 12/21/07 at 1:13 am
I thought I would post one more picture of yet another Christmas Tree. I just returned from a quick visit with my parents in Florida. My mom had a serious fall ten days ago and broke her neck, wrist, and hip. So gals, this is my plug for taking your calcium and doing your weight [...]
Posted by: Deb 12/20/07 at 2:47 pm
Sure, kids love presents at Christmastime. But its family traditions they’ll remember most long into their adulthood.
I remember our fondue Christmas Eve dinner, Santa/Dad’s surprise visit at the door (we never caught on), Danish Pancakes Christmas morning, and my Dad making us sing three carols before we could open gifts (even when we rolled our [...]
Posted by: Susan at 12:42 pm
Help! I’m putting together a top 10 list of last-minute gifts, but can only think of 9! What should #10 be?
Top 10 (ish) last-minute gifts:
1. Gift Certificate framed in a pretty frame
2. Bottle of wine, favorite spirits or case of beer
3. Forced bulb plant kit
4. Scented Candles
5. Soup mix kit
6. Oversized Tea or coffee mug [...]
Posted by: Susan at 12:41 pm
