I just completed our Christmas advent calendar. We have been doing advent calendars every year since my oldest was able to walk, and I like to change the calendar style every year. You can see view our previous calendars. So this year I used a cork board and made a festive garland to hang small envelopes. Inside…
Archives for November 2012
Thanksgiving
This was the year I hosted my first Thanksgiving. The FIRST year of my married life that I was in charge of the turkey and all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes. I started two days in advance prepping most of the food and to avoid a 4 am alarm buzz on Thanksgiving. And I am so proud of…
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Some of you might be slaving in the kitchen today so you are one step ahead of tomorrow. And that’s what I’ve been doing today– making my favorite homemade pumpkin pie. I picked up the recipe from a church friend in Connecticut and it has now because a traditional Thanksgiving recipe. Why do I love it…
Simply Healthful Giveaway
Good news! Simply Healthful blog is back in business and new posts are on almost everyday. My sister runs the blog and she has so much information on how to live a healthier life from recipes, herbal remedies to essential oils and healthy alternatives of household products. She has received extensive training so she is legit. I’m so excited…
DMJ WEBSITE LIVE!
It is with great excitement and serious relief that I present my new and improved website! This project has been underway since February and the projection was to launch in May, but with the sudden move across the country, selling a house and end of year stuff…well you get the point. So we have finally…
