Cutting down our Christmas tree is a tradition we like to do that helps launch us into the Christmas season. Despite the fact that we are in a warmer climate and there aren’t many mountains around (okay Georgia mountains are like hills to me), we found a tiny Christmas tree farm only 30 miles north from…
Advent Calendar
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…
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…
