The first week of December marked what has gained a reputation as the most memorable day of elementary school around here – Ellis Island Immigration Day. The children spend their entire school day immersed in Ellis Island in a spectacular event. The teachers and volunteers did an incredible job creating this experience for the students,… Read More
Georgia, Georgia The whole day through Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind I said Georgia Georgia A song of you Comes as sweet and clear As moonlight through the pines Other arms reach out to me Other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to… Read More
There’s just over a month until Valentine’s Day but there’s no time like the present to start celebrating! <3 I’m in the throes of planning some special treats for my littles, adding some sweet touches around the house and designing cards for their classmates. I’ve also been adding a few new things to the shop! Whit used this… Read More
We’re at home in the frozen tundra of Atlanta sending our warmest wishes to Mother for her birthday today!!! I feel so grateful, thankful, blessed, fortunate, you-name-it, to have my mom here to do life with. Looking back on 2016, we had such a FUN year. She’s the glue that holds us together, the one… Read More
First things first, snow days are much more appreciated in the South during the week so we can miss a little school and work, ya know?! Second, I sure wish I could be as wrong at my job (and keep said job) as Atlanta’s meteorologists continue to be. (Speaking of meteorologists, I do follow two… Read More
Y’all I am no lover of winter, which is going to make our impending trip to Vermont that much more hysterical. :-) I do have a few favorite winter luxuries that keep me warm and toasty, however. Cherry Pit Pac This little heating pad is filled with cherry pits. I pop it in the micro… Read More
UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Congrats “grammygoodwill” on winning! Please email me your contact information. I posted nearly this exact same thing two years ago, but I felt moved to bring it back as a gentle reminder again in 2017. One of the things I love most about being home in Savannah for Christmas… Read More