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Creating Memories That Can Hang on Your TreeTis the season... the season of family, friends, food and gifts. While I love the family, friends, and especially the food.. Nothing war...
Candy Making Satisfies More Than A Sweet ToothAs a little girl, one of the things I looked forward to at the holidays was the box of candy I always received from my Aunt Renee. Chris...
Stress 'Less' in the Holidays(Note, not Stressless!) I received a group text (in early September this year) from the sisters asking about our holiday plans. My first...
Popcorn CelebrationsPopcorn is a great snack that is even better when shared with others. My granddaughter, Mia and I, made this healthier version that crea...
New Year's Traditions in Alabama: Food, Family and FolkloreAs the clock ticks toward midnight on December 31st, people across Alabama prepare to celebrate the arrival of a new year steeped in tra...
How to Take Great Fall Photos of Your Children at HomeStep 1: Supplies This step can be quite straightforward or elaborate, depending on your approach. I opted for a minimalist design. I pic...
2024 Christmas Design TrendsWe all know that trends come and go, but it’s sure fun to see what’s in style year-to-year! Christmas is America's favorite holiday, and...
Healthy Thanksgiving Dish That Will Keep People Coming B... Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year! It’s all about beautiful fall foliage, families getting together to share stories, giving...
Harvest and HeritageThis is the first holiday season in our new home. It’s a new home built with old family ties and I can’t help but feel overwhelming than...
Making and Baking a Memorable GiftI struggle with gift giving, do you? We live in a world where everyone has so much "stuff". And giving more "stuff" just for the sake of...
Making Christmas Memories and Cookies with FriendsI love to bake, and I love Christmas. When my mom suggested that I host a cookie swap for my friends in 2019, I immediately said yes. It is
Giving the Gift of RelaxationGiving a gift made from the heart and hand mean the most! Salt scrubs are simple and easy to make. They make wonderful gifts for everyon...
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