A couple of weeks ago I scoured the internet for an authentic homemade jambalaya recipe and dusted off my tried and true from-scratch King Cake recipe with festive plans for a Mardi Gras family feast. Since I celebrate the big three five on Fat Tuesday and intend to dine out at a hand full of… Read More
Before each of her darling grandson’s made their entry into the world, my dear mother took charge of outfitting them in the finest manner for their homecoming. She has a penchant for the sweet, classic and timeless styles of Feltman Brothers, one of the oldest known brands of childrens clothing. And I can’t help but… Read More
While we certainly love the decorating, caroling, treats, gifts and all the sweet, special things that make Christmas such a wonderful holiday, this year we started teaching the kids the true meaning of Christmas using the Jesse Tree Advent custom. The Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus. It tells the story of God’s… Read More
John recently celebrated a milestone birthday…FIVE years young! I’ve been mulling over creating a real growth chart for the kids for years and finally had that elusive light bulb go off in my head. We have had this weird, narrow book shelf in our upstairs hallway that I couldn’t quite figure out what to do… Read More