With Memorial Day nearly upon us and Independence Day just around the corner, I thought I’d share a few party ideas from our past that could be easily adapted for either of these patriotic holidays! Grilled Cheese and Lawn Games We celebrated Honey’s birthday with a grilled cheese bar and lawn games. This one would… Read More
Today our family is sending a heart felt thank you out to all who serve and have served our great country. And we have a giant virtual hug for our Uncle John who retired as Colonel in the US Army after twenty-six years of service!!!! We are the land of the free because YOU are… Read More
I’ve been thinking a lot today about the events that unfolded sixteen years ago on this very day. September 11, 2001. Given current events, the news didn’t have much air time to remind us of the tragedy that unfolded and the heroes that emerged on that pivotal day in our history. I was saddened, thinking…… Read More
Tybee was abuzz with activity for the Fourth! Uncle J took all the kids to the Breakfast Club bright and early… Honey and John went fishing while the rest of the crew hit the beach… Mother and Daddy-O joined us late afternoon for a divine take-away meal from Paula Deen’s Creek House. We had ribs,… Read More
This was our first year in Walt Disney World over the Memorial Day holiday and it was lovely! Here’s what you can expect during a Memorial Day visit to the park… Flags and buntings and patriotism galore From the moment we arrived at Magic Kingdom, we knew it was Memorial Day! And there were more… Read More
I mentioned yesterday how much I love patriotic decor. I don’t go all out like I do for Christmas and Halloween, but I especially like to decorate the exterior and our porch. Here are a few tips for adding easy and inexpensive patriotic decor to your home… Focus on 1-2 Spaces Rather than spreading your… Read More
While Christmas and Halloween are my very favorite holidays to decorate for overall, there is something so incredible about driving up to my home each day and seeing the red, white and blue proudly waving. I’m using my Bronwyn Hanahan firecracker door hanger for the third year running. I love this one so much! I… Read More