5 Gift Ideas for a Reader

This holiday season I am bringing you a two-part series of gift guides for the readers and writers in your life. In these posts, I am giving you recommendations for gifts of all sizes. Whether you are willing to spend $10 or $200 on your recipient, I’ve got you covered–and in plenty of time toContinue reading “5 Gift Ideas for a Reader”

Holiday Pen Pals and a Letter Writing Challenge

The art of letter writing may one day be obsolete. With the changing tides of technology it is becoming increasingly rare to sit down with a pen and paper to craft a message for someone else. I love the ease with which communication is achieved via emails and social media, but there is something specialContinue reading “Holiday Pen Pals and a Letter Writing Challenge”

Last Minute Gift Guide

Six days and counting until the BIG morning. I envy each and every one of you who have finished all of your purchases (not to mention those over achievers out there who have already wrapped your gifts too!) If your family is anything like mine the next six days will be full of fun gatheredContinue reading “Last Minute Gift Guide”

Christmas Crack

A few weeks ago I was dreading the Holiday season as it applies to being gluten-free. Inevitably I would receive invitations to parties with tables filled with baked goods. (Cake, why must you tempt me so?) I’ve been on the prowl for a good gluten-free recipe to use as my go to this season. I’veContinue reading “Christmas Crack”

Holiday Door

Our family tradition is to deck the halls on Black Friday. We spend the weekend following Thanksgiving putting up the tree and setting out our annual decor. Each year we like to buy one or two new pieces to add to our collection and we also enjoy decorating our front door. This year we decidedContinue reading “Holiday Door”

Stitch Fix Gift Cards!

I’m full of all the good intentions in the world. As soon as the first frost hits I immediately begin to think about Christmas. Every holiday season I aim to get all of my gifts purchased well in advance so that the pressures to get it all done never overshadow the most wonderful time ofContinue reading “Stitch Fix Gift Cards!”

Scally on the Loose

This Christmas season has been exciting and full of surprises. Arianna is three and loving everything about Christmas preparations. She enjoys picking out presents for her family members. During the annual tree decorating she took charge and told us where to hang each of her special ornaments. Each day when I pick her up fromContinue reading “Scally on the Loose”