I grew up watching the animated Christmas specials…some of which were a sort of Claymation and some of which were cartoons. I loved these series and can still sing songs from many of them. Take a walk down memory lane with me and see if you remember these great television Christmas specials…
One of my very […]
Every year, our family had the same holiday meal traditions. Different, of course, for each holiday, but we made the same exact recipes each year. I don’t mind saying that if anyone tried to veer from the traditional offerings, the grumblings were loud and plentiful.
Thanksgiving has always been the traditional turkey with dressing. Dressing is […]
As I have said before, holiday music was such a significant part of my childhood…it truly embodied the spirit of Christmas for me and my family. My sister and I would eagerly await the coming year’s holiday specials on television, seeing who would be singing what with whom.
My grandparents had a collection of amazing traditional […]
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, and as a foodie, it is one of my favorites. But this year, I have decided to order the meal from a local restaurant. My cooking burden will consist of some reheating…that’s about it. I know, it’s shocking…and it is to me, too. But as Thanksgiving got closer and closer, […]
Alright, now I am throwing down with some serious gourmet holiday candy recipies! This one, though it sounds fancy is pretty easy and so unbelievably yummy. The fruit I am using is Amarena cherries, but you could substitute another fruit. I just happen to thing it is a wonderful adult spin on a traditional child’s […]
As my friends and I were talking about over on Twitter today, this year, we will all be looking to build meaning into Christmas. Though the motivating factor is mostly financial, it serves as a great reminder to us all that the holidays are about deeper, more meaningful things. We spoke quite a lot about […]
I love to bake at the holidays…and I have several cookie recipies that are my favorites. Yes, they contain butter…and sugar and all kinds of things that could cause a waistline to explode. Try making a batch and freezing half for later. That will at least make you think twice before diving in to the […]
There are many ways you can create a holiday tablescape. By purchasing some things that are ready to go decor and mixing them with personalized decorations, you can have an amazing table that doesn’t look out of the box.
Start by considering your foundation, the tablecloth. An easy way to personalize it is to find a […]
This time of year, I start thinking about all of my favorite holiday music. There are so many songs…some traditional, some new…really an eclectic mix. I was feeling a bit nostalgic, so I decided to create a YouTube stream of some of my faves.
Without a doubt, this seemingly strange combination tops my list. David Bowie […]
With the holidays approaching fast, stores are becoming more and more cluttered with holiday shoppers. I am a certified shop-a-holic, but even this time of year makes me cringe a little. Here are some of my “professional” shopping tips for this crazy season.
Set a budget, and stick to it! Budgets are tight this year. Help […]