Christmas is Coming…

I love the holidays! About this time of year I think about holiday preparations. Mostly at this point I am thinking about how I can ensure we have slow, meaningful, and fun holiday? I am hoping I can prepare in a way that helps us remember the reason for the season and soak up our time as a family. […]

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Preparing Practically For the Holidays

Taking a cue from a blogging friend of mine Callie over at Through Clouded Glass I decided to be really intentional and think through my holiday preparations before December began. So I sat down, with sone things that help me feel festive and got to it. (Don’t you just love that new blanket scarf? I do!) […]

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2015 Christmas Card

This year, for the second time, my talented husband designed our Christmas card himself. And my wonderfully gifted sister of Tonie Christine Photography took the photographs. So grateful for all the skill and talent that surrounds me. There are still a few more arriving in mailboxes this week, but I wanted to share before the […]

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Homemade Hot Cocoa

Homemade Hot Cocoa Serves 10 Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup cocoa powder 1 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp salt 1 cup hot water 1/2 gallon milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 8 oz whipped cream *extra whipped cream or marshmallows to garnish Instructions: 1. In a med/large pot on the stovetop (med/high […]

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