Can you believe we’re almost into November? The Christmas Countdown has begun. You don’t need to be stressed just put aside a little time each week to get ready and you’ll be able to enjoy the season. This week we’re looking at gift making. I have to confess my list of gifts I wouldContinue reading “Christmas Countdown: Gift Making”
Tag Archives: Holidays
Christmas Countdown: Browse Week
Christmas may seem like it is months away but it will be here before you know it. For many the Christmas countdown has begun. By spending a little time each week thinking about Christmas and jotting down a few ideas you will be able to relax and enjoy the holiday. This week spend someContinue reading “Christmas Countdown: Browse Week”
Christmas Countdown: Supplies Week
This week is especially important for me. After packing everything up and moving cross country and having many of our belongings in storage I need to take a careful inventory of what I have on hand to make Christmas gifts with! The Christmas countdown has begun and since I like to give homemade gifts IContinue reading “Christmas Countdown: Supplies Week”
Christmas Countdown: Make a List
Can you believe that Christmas Eve is only 12 weeks away? The Christmas countdown has begun! I’m a list maker and the first step I take to be prepared for Christmas is to make a list. By making a list I can organize my thoughts. I make a list of gift recipients, all theContinue reading “Christmas Countdown: Make a List”
Fun Festive Appetizers
Are you planing on hosting a New Year’s party this year? Wondering what fun festive appetizers you can serve? I have gathered all my appetizer recipes in one spot. Now you can celebrate the New Year in style with these festive appetizers! Some of these appetizers can be made ahead while others are best madeContinue reading “Fun Festive Appetizers”
6 Tips To Eat Healthy During the Holidays
It can be quite a challenge to eat healthy during the holidays. There are so many delicious foods available at every gathering you attend. It can be hard to resist your favorite cookies or sweets. Here are six tips to help you approach the season and eat healthy during the holidays. It is possible toContinue reading “6 Tips To Eat Healthy During the Holidays”
Countdown to Thanksgiving
Are you anxious about the approaching holidays? Are you rushed and feel like there is just no time to get ready? Perhaps it’s your turn to host this year, wondering what you can do to get ready? Years ago I read an article that included several steps that you can take to get readyContinue reading “Countdown to Thanksgiving”
Christmas Tree: Live or Artificial?
I grew up with the tradition of going out with the family and cutting down a live Christmas tree. We would head out to a local tree farm, find the perfect tree and cut it down. After we were married we continued this tradition with our children. We did this every year until we movedContinue reading “Christmas Tree: Live or Artificial?”
Wassail Parade – Woodstock, Vermont
The Woodstock Wassail Weekend is a holiday tradition that sees the town come to life with festive holiday events and attractions the second weekend of every December. The weekend’s nonstop schedule includes a parade, concerts, craft fairs, holiday house tour, and much more. Often named one of the prettiest small towns in America, the village ofContinue reading “Wassail Parade – Woodstock, Vermont”
Ready For a Stress Free Thanksgiving?
Several weeks ago I shared a post on getting organized for Thanksgiving, are you ready for a stress free Thanksgiving now? Hopefully your menu is set and you’ve realized that you can’t buy all the food in one shopping trip. Instead stock your pantry ahead of time with the basic items that don’t need to beContinue reading “Ready For a Stress Free Thanksgiving?”
Nancy on the Home Front 