Christmas is here and I am wholly unprepared which is totally unlike me. So I will be scrambling like a cracked egg this weekend. I hope you all have a blessed holiday season that is filled with peace, love, joy, and laughter. Hug your people tight, be grateful for what you’ve got, and please be kind to one another. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.”  – Charles M. Schulz “Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.”  – Helen Steiner Rice “Christmas magic is silent. You don’t hear it–you feel it. You know it. You believe it.”  – Kevin Alan Milne “It’s…

My life has been nothing but a series of snow days lately. Our total snowfall over Thanksgiving weekend was between 4 and 5 feet depending on where you live in the city. Jeff’s car was completely buried but the kids and I managed to dig it out. It took half the day, but we did it! There is giant dent in the top of the car from the snow falling off the roof of the house and we her antenna got snapped off. But our vehicles are just as resilient as we are to this crazy weather so I know she’ll be okay. Then we had a few warm rainy…

Do you want to infuse some personal charm into your room decor? Revamping your living space can be an exciting project without requiring a full-fledged makeover. Moreover, adding unique features that reflect your personality can significantly enhance your connection to any room. Get ready to be inspired by these simple decor ideas. Incorporate Artwork: Prints for Your Wall You don’t have to be an art aficionado to display pieces in your home. Art is a form of expression and can set the tone for any space. To add some extra personality to any room, consider incorporating prints for your wall. Whether you prefer monochrome abstract art or colorful florals, high-resolution…

We had the best Halloween ever! As we were assembling our Christmas tree ghost at the last minute, my sister called to chat. She lives in Pennsylvania (nearly 300 miles from me) and her town had their trick-or-treat night last Friday, which really disappointed her. But she knows how much fun we always have here on Halloween so she calls in to join the festivities. When she called this time, I put the phone on speaker because I needed my hands free to attach the ghost’s eyes and mouth. My sis asked what I was doing, I told her I was putting up my ghost tree, and she asked if…