Today is Good Friday and marks the beginning of Easter celebrations around the world. While as a Mormon, we don’t have any special church services or rituals to observe Good Friday (which always puzzled me as a child, but that’s another story), I do spend time in reflection on this day, thinking of Christ and… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Holidays
Simple Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day
In case you haven’t noticed, tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day. And despite the fact that the Irish aren’t exactly known for their cuisine (corned beef isn’t really an Irish dish–that’s an American invention, though favored by the Irish in America), they do have some highlights. I don’t do a lot of Irish cooking because it seems… Continue Reading
Enjoy a Bite of the Blarney Stone this St. Patrick’s Day!
Next Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day, when we are all a little Irish. Only some of us are more Irish than others. Yes, I come by my blarney honestly. All of my mother’s grandparents came from Ireland just before the turn of the last century, and I proudly claim my Irish heritage, red hair, green… Continue Reading
Creative Valentines that aren’t costly
So, it’s nearly Valentine’s Day. And coming off three months of gift-giving occasions in our family, our budget is generally pretty well depleted by the middle of February. Not only that, but I’m not a big jewelry girl and, as much as I LOVE to cook with chocolate, it is not my treat of choice.… Continue Reading
Homemade Potato Chips & Other Delights of New Year’s Eve
It’s New Year’s Eve and that means everyone at our house gets to pick their favorite fun foods to add to our evening menu. It’s the one night of the year when there are no rules here. I buy soda (which pretty much only happens for New Year’s Eve because I’m not a soda drinker… Continue Reading
A Holy and Heavenly Christmas Eve
Today in Church, we were asked what Christmas traditions we grew up with that reminded us of Christ. I racked my brain…It’s pretty sorry when it takes a major cerebral workout to think of a Christmas tradition that reminds me of Christ. Of course it could be the birth-of-children-induced forgetfulness because I know my mom… Continue Reading
Christmas Miracles
When I was younger and my family was more economically challenged, I would await in anticipation each Christmas for a “Secret Santa,” — a visit from someone who saw a need and delivered untold goodies and gifts. A few Christmases, we were fortunate to be the beneficiaries of such kindness, but not all. With the… Continue Reading
Baby’s Christmas Tree…from Top to Bottom
Many significant “firsts” to observe during a baby’s first year…including baby’s first Christmas. Why not celebrate your new addition along with this special holiday by decorating a baby themed tree? Here are ideas to make baby’s Christmas tree memorable from top to bottom! Trees, Lights, and Color Scheme Start with type and placement when selecting… Continue Reading
Peace, Be Still
It seems rather ironic that such a phrase would wake me up in the middle of the night and drag me out of bed to my computer. But this phrase has been stuck in my head, taunting me to get up and blog about it. Yesterday was a busy day. I think for most families,… Continue Reading
With a [Christmas] Song in Our Hearts
It’s the first Sunday of December. That means we’ll go to church and get to sing Christmas songs. I love December at church when we sing Christmas songs all month. I love Christmas music. Well, I love music, but I especially love Christmas music. I have at least a full 24 hours worth of Christmas… Continue Reading