Category Archives: Holidays
New Day, New Year, New Beginning . . . again
Happy New Year! I used to love January 1st, because I love to make lists, resolutions, goals, and then cross things off. I still do, but it doesn’t have as much meaning for me as it used to. I count … Continue reading
Annual Peanut Brittle Makin’ Days
My sis, dad, and I actually made our annual batches of peanut brittle last weekend, but with the Thanksgiving holiday, I didn’t have time to post. Every year we get together to make several pounds of peanut brittle to share … Continue reading
Renewed Hope
I’ve mentioned before that I’m usually one of those people who have Christmas shopping and knitting completed before Halloween, with all presents wrapped by Thanksgiving, which gives me time to enjoy the entire holiday season and do lots of little … Continue reading
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Christmas Gifts, Sock Monkeys, and Steven Tyler
This time of year, we’ve come to expect gifts from certain friends and family members, which is a little sad, considering the reason for Christmas. But sometimes we’re surprised by a little unexpected gift that catches you off guard. Like … Continue reading
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An Old Time Christmas
I am not a huge fan of Silver Dollar City, a 1880′s theme park in nearby Branson, Missouri, but Christmas time is different. With the stringing of over 4 million lights, a 5-story Christmas tree programmed to David Foster’s awesome … Continue reading
