I love recipes that have been generated from a relative. I have several of those. I treasure them and will make sure that each time I make something, I let my family know that “This is Grammy’s Yams & Apples recipe” or “What… Read More
list of ways to prepare your auto for winter
October 26, 2009 By 1 Comment
With winter coming, it is time to remove the summer things from your trunk and get prepared for the first frost on your windows. Here in New England, there is a very real threat of winter weather as early as October. Few things… Read More
list of ideas for creative holiday correspondence
October 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
I have always loved making and receiving clever cards or letters for Christmas. My hope is that when people open a card from me, the $.44 that I spent on that stamp will not have been in vain. I love bookmarking creative… Read More
list of steps to planning the perfect Halloween party
October 19, 2009 By 3 Comments
I am extremely happy this fall. You may remember that last fall, my husband was newly out of the Navy and unemployed. As it would turn out, that period of little to no work lasted for 5 months. It was the most stressful… Read More
list of tools for easy meal planning
October 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Meal planning is one of my favorite things. I love the satisfaction I get from the “known”. I don’t enjoy 4 pm when I have no idea what to make for dinner and my children are hungry and I’m tired from a long… Read More
list of steps to taking family photos for the holidays
October 14, 2009 By 3 Comments
Many families use the festive holiday season as a reminder to take pictures together. It is fun to document the stages and growth of a family. Sending a photo in a Christmas card is a great way to stay in touch with friends… Read More
list of essentials to pack for your child’s sleepover
October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
My 8-year-old daughter has been on a number of sleepovers and on almost every one of them, she has forgotten to pack a pretty important item. I think part of the problem is that I have just made packing her responsibility. I tell… Read More
list of common sayings about money
October 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
Money is a constant. It is ever present in our lives. We work for it, save it, spend it, debate it, argue over it, bargain with it. It is a powerful tool and an absolute necessity in today’s world. You’ve heard them before. … Read More
