I'm not sure about you, but our family feels that it is necessary to celebrate everything with a get-together and tons of food! It seems that each party we have has a different theme. These range from Mexican Night to Soup Sunday. No matter what the occassion might be, everyone is asked by the host to bring a specific dish to pass. I always have to laugh at how often I am ... Read More about Fiesta Taco Dip
Grilled Turkey and Pepper Jack Cheese
CONFESSION TIME...as much as I would like to say that I am prepared ahead of time for supper every night...I simply can't. It seems that my family typically depends on "quick" meals a few nights a week. This can range from pizza to pancakes and cereal to sandwiches. Recently though, my children have formed a love for grilled cheese sandwiches. Not only are they able to make ... Read More about Grilled Turkey and Pepper Jack Cheese
DIY Teacher Pencil Sign
Every year, my children always come up with Christmas gift ideas for their teachers. Some are quite realistic while others are not. Being a teacher myself, I always try to persuade them into giving something that is personal but also useful. This year, they were excited to choose a DIY Teacher Pencil Sign that they could make themselves! And they are positive that their ... Read More about DIY Teacher Pencil Sign
DIY Christmas Platter
Every year, I get so excited to host parties with friends and family around Christmas time. The tree is sparkling, the fireplace is burning, and the music is playing. Among all of this, there is chatter and laughter filling our house. Don't get me wrong, I love having people over all year long, but there is something extra special about a Christmas gathering. For that ... Read More about DIY Christmas Platter
Easy Painted Christmas Ornaments
Each and every year, I truly can't wait to put up our Christmas tree. While I am putting it up, I am flooded with emotions and memories of decorating with my mom, grandma, and great-grandma when I was younger. I also notice that my decorating habits are direct results of what I learned from watching them. With O Holy Night playing in the background, my children and I get ... Read More about Easy Painted Christmas Ornaments