The one thing that always bothered me as a child was that once that Christmas morning unwrapping was done – you were left with a bit of a present hang-over, lots of garbage, toys that might not be appreciated and the dread of having to wait another WHOLE year to do it again. As the mom of six kids, I’ve always tried to shape giving a little differently. Give … [Read more...] about This Holiday Season – Five Ideas That Keep on Giving
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Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
One of the side dishes that I look forward to most on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table is stuffing! Corn bread, seasoned, mushroom, andouille sausage, southwest style, cajun… seriously, I could pull a Forrest Gump here and and name a million and one different kind’s of stuffing that I love. But my no-fail, delicious, easy, and I’m always coming back for second’s recipe for … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
Very Delicious Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
Being a vegetarian can be especially hard on Thanksgiving. With a holiday feast centered around a turkey, finding delicious non-meat alternatives can be a real challenge for you and your family. So to help you out, we’ve compiled our yummiest dishes all of which are sure to stuff your stomachs. Butternut Squash & Leek Soup Delicious, healthy and hearty soup is a … [Read more...] about Very Delicious Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” - Cicero Gratitude - or a lack thereof - is something all parents encounter during the process of raising children. At some point or other, what mother hasn't looked on with horror as her child blurted out a variant of, “I don’t like this! It’s not what I wanted for my birthday!” or … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
Halloween Twiggy Treats: Caramel Apples
After glancing through an old issue of Southern Living, we were inspired by their caramel apples. We decided to let our kids loose in the backyard in search of twigs and this recipe is what we conjured up with some caramel and our imaginations. While your little ones don their costumes, try dressing up some fruit to make these delicious sweet treats for the … [Read more...] about Halloween Twiggy Treats: Caramel Apples