During our 12 days of Christmas festivities, we always try to work in some of our favorite movies as well as dedicate each day to a holiday theme. Today is all about snowmen. Living in Mississippi, unfortunately we do not get a lot of snow, especially prior to Christmas. If we have snow, it usually …
It seems there is always a big push to get all the holiday decorating done by the time the Thanksgiving meal has been cleared from the table. I feel like it gets earlier and earlier each year. Last year, we went to pick out a tree the weekend after Thanksgiving and the lot where we …
Who are we kidding, it would be the year(s) of the dino at my house. I realize this week kicks off the start of the holiday shopping season with black Friday approaching, so I wanted to share some insight from our 5-year long obsession with dinosaurs. If any of you have dino- crazed kiddos at …
Gobble Game Plan Day 5 It is time to talk about dessert. My favorite! I mean, who doesn’t love something sweet? In school they taught us to remember that dessert has the extra ‘s’ vs desert which stands for the extra piece of cake you want. My grandfather’s strategy at holidays was to ask for …
Gobble Game Plan Day 4 Thanksgiving is an important holiday. We can add yet one more thing to Abraham Lincoln’s list of great services he did this country in that he proclaimed that a national day of Thanksgiving be held each November. Gathering with family and friends to enjoy one of the best meals of …
Gobble Game Plan Day 3 Today is dedicated to the essentials, except for Turkey. We will talk turkey tomorrow. These are the items that make the Thanksgiving meal. I know the turkey is the main menu item, but you can go to a deli any given Tuesday and get some turkey. These are the items, …
Gobble Game Plan Day 2 Today, I want to focus on some good Thanksgiving side dishes, not the essentials which we will cover tomorrow. These are the lesser, but still beloved sides. Recipes that will never steal the show, but they do help round everything out. These dishes are simple and should be in my …
Gobble Game Plan Day 1 Ok, as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I suggest we ease into it. There is plenty to do and I do better when I get organized. It can be stressful especially if you are serving as a holiday hub for family and friends. Preparing your house to receive guests, planning, and …
It is finally Fall in Mississippi. I like seasons. At 180 degrees in the shade in July, I find myself wishing for a milder climate. Hawaii perhaps? However, I want some snow in winter. There will not be much because, well, Mississippi… but there is snow potential. A change in leaves should accompany turkey and …
Ok, honestly. 2020 did not really need Halloween. Scary came early and often starting with a global pandemic and continuing with other disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires and even murder hornets. My sister reported seeing a fox just sauntering down the street in her neighborhood. I had a snake in my bedroom. Yep. I am …