Welcome to our Independence Day edition!  Fourth of July in the States will be celebrated this week, so we’re finding things around the house to get ready for it!  Join us!

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Memorial Day around our house typically involves one of the following events: cookout, traveling (usually from a grandparents’ house), swimming, fishing or visiting.  Sometimes, it includes all of these.  Those are the best Memorial Days.

Being a day set aside to remember those who have given their lives for the freedom of our country, Memorial Day holds a special place in my family’s circle.  I have several relatives who have served - uncles, cousins, aunts - and family members who are now gone but were an integral part of different events in history, such as my grandfathers and even further back from that. Read more…

One year, my son and I wanted to make a special Valentine for my husband.  It was a “lean” year - we didn’t have much money, we had recently moved, and I wasn’t feeling that well that year either (we found out two days later I was pregnant).  What we did have, though, was construction paper, markers and Conversation Heart candies.  Read more…

Its time to get a head start, thinking about that all-important February 14th.  Here’s a terrific quick tip I learned about creating a unique and original Valentine greeting.  Apply lip gloss or lipstick to your child’s lips, then have them kiss a piece of white paper.  Turn it into a Valentine card to give to grandparents, siblings, or just about anyone.  Sign it “Hugs and kisses”!

This is a great treat for Christmas morning - or any other morning for that matter!  It is easy and fun (and messy), so be sure everyone gets involved in creating it! Read more…

Our church is offering up a wonderful ministry this holiday that literally anyone can do on their own.  Try out a few of the recipes posted on here and you’re on your way to a new holiday tradition. Read more…

This is a great little, light cookie that is perfect for dessert, snacks, and even breakfast!  It is very easy for kids to make, yet tastes like it came from a commercial bakery.  It is sure to be a favorite with everyone! Read more…

This is a terrific recipe for children to help with!  It requires no baking, yet it is yummy-sweet and delicious all the same!  We love to make these each December and hand them out to our neighbors. Read more…