News and Updates It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas around our house! We are in the full swing of some of our favorite Christmas traditions with our son - do you have any traditions for the holidays? Ours include reading certain books, baking cookies, and a routine of turning on the Christmas tree … Continue reading This Week: December 7th
News and Updates We had a great time on our vacation this past week, but I'm so glad to be home. You never remember how tiring a vacation can be until you're halfway through and wanting a vacation from the vacation! We really did have fun exploring and seeing the sights. Plus, we got to … Continue reading This Week: November 30th
News and Updates This is going to be a very busy week for us! I'm technically offline this week, spending time with family for the Thanksgiving holiday, but we have so many great things lined up...including the big reveal for the 2026 Reading Challenge! I can't wait to share all the details with you! This … Continue reading This Week: November 23rd
Holidays can be tough for some people, especially if you recently lost a loved one. For Beverly, it’s going to be a very tough Thanksgiving: her husband died earlier in the year, her house has to be tented for termites, and she’s forced to stay at her daughter’s in-law’s house for the week. Tom is … Continue reading Apples Should be Red
Happy Thanksgiving! Have you started cooking yet? We're having a small gathering here, but doing it all big time - turkey, sides, desserts, rolls, all of it! Don't forget to favorite our Thanksgiving playlist on Spotify - it's great for background music for your gathering! By the way, my work family and I are debating....cranberry … Continue reading This Week: November 24th
The holidays are upon us! Are stores and businesses near you in the Thanksgiving spirit, or have they jumped ahead to Christmas? Both seasons are full of family and tradition for my house. We have traditions around activities and food, but the past few years has seen us travel to North Carolina for Thanksgiving. Given … Continue reading November Theme: Thanksgiving
In elementary school, most Americans learn about the “first Thanksgiving” – a celebration held by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in honor of the Native Americans who aided their survival in unhospitable conditions. What if I told you that was only half the story? Yes, the settlers received aid and yes, there was in fact … Continue reading Mayflower
It's Thanksgiving weeks here in the US, which means lots of travel and cooking and time with family if you're celebrating. We are traveling, so I'll be stepping away from social media and the blog this week. Other than some pre-scheduled posts, you won't see much from me this week. The good news? That gives … Continue reading This Week: November 19th
