I have a terrible head cold: sore throat, cough, runny nose, headache, and my ears hurt. I’m stocked up on Kleenex, cough drops, Gatorade, ramen, ibuprofen and NyQuil. I’m grateful for a comfy couch and cozy blankets and mugs of warm beverages and a box of Christmas themed DVDs. I’ve canceled 4 fun Christmassy events … Continue reading The Family Under the Bridge
When we first started homeschooling (my oldest was 5 years old), we used Five in a Row. One of their suggestions, was to put labels of the picture books on a map to teach kiddos about geography. I loved this idea. In fact, I liked it so much that we still haven’t outgrown it! I … Continue reading Book Map
I didn’t really use a recipe - I used to have one - I went off of muscle memory. Bon appétit 
Any “Seinfeld” fans out there? In a classic holiday episode George’s family celebrates “Festivus”, a made-up holiday. The idea came from one of the writers for the show, whose father had invented it in real life. Anyways, one of the Festivus traditions in the show was “the airing of grievances” where everyone went around the … Continue reading The Airing of Grievances
My friend G.B. renamed “care packages”, “love boxes”. I like it. We have enjoyed both sending and receiving such parcels. The only thing better than receiving a care package, is when it contains hand-made delights! our new little mushroom lives with some pumpkins that my mom made a few years ago miniature stationary!!! with foil … Continue reading Handicraft Gifts – Love Box – Care Package – Kindness
heavens to betty 