Party plans, menus, ideas, and more to celebrate all the special holidays & occasions in our life.
During the Christmas season you may get many wonderful cards. If you are like me you want to do something special with them, but sometimes it is hard to know exactly what. Here are some ideas for ways you can display and even keep cards …
Our family has a tradition of drawing names for the annual gift exchange. One Christmas, as we opened our gifts, all eyes went to my Grandpa Roetcisoender when he tore the paper off his present and exclaimed “Just what I wanted!” My quiet grandpa had …
“To perceive Christmas through its wrappings becomes more difficult with every year.” E. B. White I first noticed Christmas merchandise as I entered an air-conditioned store from the sweltering heat outside. Obviously retailers were signaling, “Have Yourself a Merry Big Christmas.” Their seasonal long jump …
We Ought to Give Thanks “We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility, contempt of this world and the hope of our eternal country.” C.S. Lewis “The art of …
It was a cold Saturday evening in downtown Atlanta. The homeless shelter kitchen was filled with the down-and-out, men and women with only the clothes on their backs to call their own. Dreary as the weather was outside, inside it was a joyful night with …
Are you ever anxious and stressed about hosting Thanksgiving dinner, wondering if you will have enough food for those you are expecting? Here is a guide to help you to entertain like a pro and know how much to cook on Thanksgiving. Following these guidelines, you should …
I have one dessert that has been a tradition in my house for about the past three years. I wish I had found the idea when my boys were little, but it was just in time to make for my grandkiddos. Everyone enjoys them, no matter their …
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be looking for an easy way to express gratitude together as a family while beginning a tradition that will be enjoyed for years to come. I’ve got just the idea for you. A Thankfulness Tree I used butcher …
Hello Mr. Turkey, how are you? Today I would like to share a family favorite Thanksgiving decoration, our turkey front door. Let me show you how to make a Mr. Turkey front door for your family too! How to Make a Mr. Turkey Door Four …
Today’s Friday Inspiration comes our archives with a few updates. Last year I shared my family favorite Thanksgiving books and this year I’d like to introduce my favorite Thanksgiving Books, 2014 edition. During the month of November I intentionally share books highlighting the story of Thanksgiving …
