I’m Dreaming of a Burlap Christmas

Burlap is such a great fabric for Christmas. It has rustic, utilitarian charm that brings an eco-friendly spin to Christmas decor. I’m sharing from of my favorites from Etsy to give you ideas on this versatile fabric and how you can use it to decorate during the holidays. “hohoho” Christmas Burlap Pillow Cover by AislinnCreations “Merry […]

A Boy Named Joe…..

I met a boy who broke my heart.  He also touched me deeply.  His unbridled sense of enthusiasm and welcoming demeanor was at odds with the bad stuff he has encountered in his young life. Joe (not his real name) befriended me at the Thompson Child & Family Focus Holiday Chapel Service.  As I took my […]

Christmas Visit to the NC Museum of Life + Science

The NC Museum of Life + Science are one of my favorite places to visit in the Triangle area. Located in Durham, this museum has so much to offer both inside and outside. Inside, you can sit inside a real Apollo Space Capsule, touch a 13-foot tornado, play with math, hear motion at SoundSpace, and […]

Over the River and Through the Woods…

…and that’s where we stayed! Grandma’s house is always fantastic. I’m talking about my Grandma. Hazel. How I love her. I had also forgotten what it was like to be so spoiled rotten by her, however when it’s Christmas and we are granted out first with snow in too many years to remember (before my […]

Escape from Mommyality: Train and Hotel

Last week my husband gave me the best Christmas gift EVER, a two day escape from my Mommyality! He bought me an Amtrak train ticket to Charlotte and two nights at the Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the EpiCentre. At first, I wasn’t too crazy about the idea of riding the train for my trip but […]

Merry Christmas!

Getting Crafty for Christmas

I was thrilled to have my twelve year old niece stay at our house this weekend! We usually only see her once a year on Thanksgiving. Puddin’ is now getting old enough to start remembering his cousins so it was great to hear him calling her by name. He had so much fun see her […]

That’s The Way The Cookies Crumble

Holiday baking has commenced and I am feeling pain from my grandiose plans to make the best Christmas cookies ever. I have said it time and time again, while I would love to be Martha Stewart, I am more of a Nigella Lawson. My Martha ideas would make the poor woman crawl under a rock, […]

Mommy’s Christmas Fantasy Wish List

via adailypinch.com Last year, I wrote Mommy’s Christmas Fantasy Wish List on ADailyPinch. Needless to say, I think I want most of the same things this year! It doesn’t really change and let’s be quite honest, we’ve all had our Judy Jetson moment.

Setting your Holiday Table: Tips and Ideas

Give your holiday table some personality by mixing and matching styles, colors and patterns. Start with the basics then add your personal touch with layering. Start with the things you already own then add something new to create very special memories for your holiday celebrations. Here are a few ideas and tips to get you […]