Giving thanks, that is what this week is all about. I for one have so much for which to be grateful.
Read MoreWednesday Weekly 3's: How to Enjoy Those Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer
August is the hottest and sometimes the longest days of summer indulgences. Happy days swimming, day trips to the beach to take in the warm water and gentle waves. Children may be antsy to fall into a routine vs day trips and family picnics. Included below are some easy tricks to make the end of summer easy and memorable.
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Cliffs of Moher
A Wish for Your St. Patty’s Day
Packing up: How to Undress Your House From the Holidays
Saying goodbye to the holiday season and packing up the festive decor is a slow process for me. I love the warmth of the fairy lights and almost dread how empty my house feels when the holiday decor is gone. It all seems to go so fast. It seems that the festivities accelerate with each year, more than I would like. Every January, I make promises to myself that my holiday prep will begin much earlier the following year, so I can make the most of the month of December. The extended warm weather of 2016 fooled me, and I was digging and working in my garden much later than usual. Here are my tips for undressing the house from the holidays…
Read MoreChristmas Wish 2017
When I sat down to write a post about my wish for all of you for the Christmas season, I decided that I certainly couldn’t share my hopes any better than Longfellow did in 1863. His words are just as prescient in 2017. So, to you and yours, wishing you the happiest Christmas season, peace on earth, and goodwill to men!
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