December 23, 2013
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12 Days of Christmas Tradition ~ Day 8

One of the reasons I love the Christmas holiday is the traditions.

I love reviving old family traditions, and making new ones. I love remembering fondly the things that I did as a child at Christmas time and the things I couldn’t wait to do again.

As an adult, I get to make sure our family participates in our traditions and make new ones.

This tradition I don’t let my family participate in. Every year I stay up super late the couple of days before Christmas and wrap presents.

I always think I will start early, and I always think I have plenty of time.

Of course I don’t!

So I stay up late, while everyone is asleep and wrap their presents. At least I know I am not alone. Mom’s across the world are doing the same thing.

I was able to squeeze in making these gift tags for the boys. I didn’t want to write on their gifts from Santa, I don’t want them to eventually recognize my writing.

If you want to download a blank set of these gift tags you can do so here.

Happy Wrapping

What are your Christmas Traditions?

Happy Thanksgiving

November 28, 2013 by Dawn Marie Leave a comment

November 25, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday Nov. 25

Not only is it the week of Thanksgiving, but ’round here it is also parent-teacher conferences.

I have been busy this week making some teacher appreciation decorations for my sister. She is hosting a luncheon for the teachers at my nieces’ school.

She is making pies for them, and so I made little bunting flags for the pies. I think they are gonna be pretty cute.

Sorry, not a lot of links to recipes with this plan. The holiday kind of changes things up. It’s a busy week so we are having some easy-peasy dinners. Until the big one that is!

We are having dinner at my moms, and so we all contribute something for dinner. I am a master of mashed potatoes. Which is what I will be making.

Menu Plan 11/25-12/01

Mon: Chicken Parmesan Baked Pasta with Italian Green Beans

Tue: Tacos with Spanish Rice

Wed: Dinner at my moms

Thr: Thanksgiving!! I am making potatoes

Fri: Leftovers

Sat: Kitchen is Closed

Sun: Pork roast with veggies

Happy Cooking

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October 29, 2013
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Free Halloween Candy Envelope Printable

Ian’s school is having a Halloween party this week. They are going to do a little trick-or-treat event, so us parents are charged with bringing treats in from our student.

Of course, I couldn’t just bring in some candy.