A Homemade Christmas
In pioneer days Ma and Pa were the center of Christmas giving. Ma made homemade socks, sweaters, rag dolls and shirts and dresses. Pa made handcrafted furniture such as toy chests, doll cradles, and sleds. Sometimes we dream of going back to those...read more
Posted by Arden Haskin on Dec 21st, 2010 | 0 comments
Nov 30 – Get Christmas Out
GET.be.STAY.organized. Today: Get exterior Christmas decorations out, clean the front porch, and hang the Christmas wreath/decoration on the front door. ©Marie Calder...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Nov 30th, 2010 | 0 comments
The Best Kind of Christmas Giving
There have been years when, about three days before Christmas, the Mrs. Claus in me evaporated and the Mrs. Grinch appeared. It seems that, at Christmastime, Mother is expected to cheerily create magical memories and orchestrate the warmth of...read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Nov 24th, 2010 | 0 comments
Autumn Auction, Fun for Holiday Preparations
As the kids were growing up we started a tradition in our family, “The Auction.” Starting the day after Halloween the kids would get to start earning their money for the Auction. The money was fake money and had to be earned by doing household...read more
Posted by Arden Haskin on Oct 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Angel On My Street
I met an angel the other day. At least I think so. She is a woman in my neighborhood that became aware of some specific family needs in another town in the valley and thought she would do something about it this month. The husband has less than...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 27th, 2010 | 0 comments
. A Christmas Smile
When Christmas Eve is approaching, its too late now to do more than to diligently work to wrap up the loose ends, put on your slippers, settle into your nicest robe, and enjoy the holiday festivities. A Bigger Smile, Please Keep in mind, they’ll...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 25th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Holiday “People” Survival Skills
It seems that during the holiday season, we have an evening, a day, or sometimes a whole week when we are around people we don’t usually spend a lot of time with otherwise. They have traveled here or maybe we’ve traveled there. During...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 25th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Make a List for Next Year, Then Relax
I hate to discourage you, but for the most part there is little time during the “holiday” weeks to keep working on any “non-seasonal” outstanding projects. There will simply not be time nor energy to focus, let alone have much...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Organized for the Holidays Binder
Today I would like to talk about getting organized for the holidays. Yes, I know Halloween will be first and Thanksgiving will be after that, but the holidays and the pressures they bring are coming upon us very quickly. It is time to prepare an...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Its Christmas Company Time
One of the hardest thing about festive times is there isn’t much time or energy to keep up with “ordering” your home. This is especially true if you have company coming to stay for more than just a couple of days! It won’t be...read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
