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Family Traditions Is Taco Tuesday a family tradition in your home? I think it’s a great family tradition especially if you have children or grandchildren. It’s not a tradition that we have, but I still think it’s great! You may be wondering why I’m writing about it if it’s not one of our traditions! Well,…
Fruitcake: a treat that sparks strong opinions—you either love it or hate it. But don’t worry, this isn’t about how to bake one. It’s just a story. 🙂 As Christmas approaches, I think about my grandmother’s and mother’s fruitcakes. They were so different, but both were special traditions in our family. Though they’re no longer…
Holiday Dinners
I’d bet that it’s nearly impossible to find a Southern Christmas dinner table without a serving of chicken and dressing—at least once during the holiday season! In our family, it’s a classic staple that makes an appearance at both Thanksgiving and Christmas every year.
Bingo Who doesn’t love a good game of Bingo? It’s one of those rare activities that truly works for all ages — young or old. That’s exactly why it’s become a fun tradition for our family during the holidays. It’s easy to set up, brings everyone together, and always leads to a lot of laughs….
Gift Ideas I recently was browsing the new ornaments that just arrived at Trendy Tree and came across these classic toy ornaments. It took me back to the simple joys of childhood, playing with timeless favorites like Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, and classic ABC blocks. These ornaments perfectly capture the nostalgia of those beloved toys and…
Time to make that November To-Do List! It’s hard to believe that as soon as Halloween wraps up, we’re already shifting gears into Thanksgiving and Christmas mode. The year seems to fly faster from here on out! Now, I’m not saying every one of these things needs to be done (or that I’ll get to…
🌲 Choosing a Real Christmas Tree: A Tradition Worth Keeping There’s just something special about a real Christmas tree — the scent of fresh pine, the soft touch of the needles, and the satisfaction of finding the one. Shopping for a real Christmas tree has always been one of my favorite holiday traditions, and over…
I had never really given much thought to a personal life history until my dad’s death a couple of years ago. He resided in a nursing home for a little over a year before he died and unbeknownst to me, the speech pathologist had been obtaining information from my dad over the course of many…