We had round one of our Christmas celebrations this evening with most of our extended family. We will celebrate again in the morning with my stepsons but this evening was when we saw most of th family. We come together most Sundays for family dinner so this group has become closer in the last year. … Continue reading Christmas Eve at the Farm
Holidays
Shrinky Dink Ornaments
It has become a tradition in our house to make shrinky dinks this time of year. They are a super easy project to do with kids, and you may even have everything you need already at your house! You'll need: Number 6 plastic sheets - raid your recycling bin; if you don't have any the … Continue reading Shrinky Dink Ornaments
A Gingerbread Tradition
I have written in the past about the tradition of making gingerbread men in my family. My brother and I did it every year with my mom and really got into elaborate decorating. We would take turns as the "icer" (spreading the icing) and the "decorator" (doing the sugars and other goodies). I always … Continue reading A Gingerbread Tradition
My Television Debut
Well, it's official. I'm a TV star. Ok, maybe not, but I will be on TV soon! My friend and neighbor Rita Heikenfeld was asked a few years back to do a public access cooking show out of the Union Township firehouse. She has a different guest cook each month and this month she invited … Continue reading My Television Debut
Another Year, Another Tree
Last Sunday we took our annual pilgrimage out to Corsi Tree Farm in Bethel, Ohio. Josh has been taking the boys to this same local tree farm since McGregor was just a wee little one. He described one of those memorable first years while we were walking out into the fields of trees: McGregor was … Continue reading Another Year, Another Tree
Breakfast with Santa today
Come have breakfast with Santa, see some neat cardboard boats that actually hold people and stock up on some handmade local edible gifts! It’s my last show of the season. Cardboard Boat Museum, 311 Front Street in New Richmond. I’ll be here until at least noon. Small jars make awesome stocking stuffers. Really, who doesn’t … Continue reading Breakfast with Santa today
Some Christmas Traditions
I spent a joyful evening post-Thanksgiving setting up some of our Christmas decorations. We have so many decorations since we have inherited them from so many sources, but it's ok. I love Christmas - the warm glow of lit garlands strung up around the house, stockings waiting to be stuffed with little treats, sweet treats … Continue reading Some Christmas Traditions
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