Teach the Children: the meanings behind the symbols of Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2017November 18, 2019 by Cassandra

  When you think of Christmas, what comes to mind? Is it Christ? Is it the decorations and festivities? Candy canes, Christmas lights, bells and fir trees; those are just a few things that I think of when I hear...Read More

The Most Beautiful Christmas Tree

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Cassandra

I know that themed Christmas trees are all the rage right now. I have seen some really beautiful trees and admire the attention and detail that goes into them. I have thought about doing a tree with coordinating garlands and...Read More

Easy DIY Kitchen Towel Apron

Posted on December 1, 2017February 12, 2024 by Cassandra

I am a little bit obsessed with kitchen towel aprons. I have cute aprons with frills and ruffles, but my towel aprons are my go-to aprons when I'm in the kitchen! Maybe it's because I'm a messy baker. I love...Read More

M&M Christmas Cookies

M&M cookies are a classic holiday treat in my family. As far back as I can remember, my mom always made m&m cookies to add onto her trays of goodies that she would pass out to friends and neighbors at...Read More

Breakfast sandwiches made simple

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Cassandra

I struggle in the mornings. It is fair to say that I am NOT a morning person. I admit that my kids have eaten more cold cereal than I'd like (in my defense, that is most often what they want)....Read More

My Grown Up Christmas List

Posted on November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 by Cassandra

Aubrey performed tonight at the Festival of Trees in our downtown area, singing one of my favorite songs, "My Grown Up Christmas List". This was a bit more of a challenging piece for her, and she has only been working...Read More

Finding Thanksgiving Everyday

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Cassandra

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Aside from all the yummy food, I enjoy the time sitting around and visiting with family. There is no focus on gifts, just being with the people you love. I'm not...Read More

Red Hot Apple Pie

  *This post contains affiliate links. Have I ever told you about my grandma? All of my best dessert recipes came from her. She was an amazing baker and loved to dissect recipes and put her own spin on them....Read More

Wood Photo Boards

Posted on November 16, 2017October 8, 2019 by Cassandra

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links I love the look of canvas photos, but I don't love the price! They are super expensive! A few years ago, I discovered a way to create a beautiful photo that looks like canvas...Read More

Science Fair: Is a Dog’s Mouth Cleaner Than a Human’s Mouth?

Posted on November 15, 2017February 12, 2024 by Cassandra

UPDATE: My son took home 1st place at the district science fair with this project!! On to county we go!! Does anyone else loathe science fair project time?? The experiment itself isn't so bad; it's all the other work that...Read More