There are few instances where I remember my mom pulling out her fine china – big (extended) family get-togethers for special occasions like baptisms and Christmas. This was when large amounts of people were expected to come (as in around 50+). When it was more informal and immediate family, my mom had no problem using […]
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Adding Christmas to Our Foyer: Simple Christmas Decoration Idea
While we don’t typically host holiday gatherings, this Christmas season, it’s possible we may have a few folks over due to our kids’ birthday parties and our upcoming move to another town. The kids have quite a few goodbyes to say, so I’m preparing for occasional visits this month. Truth be told, it was very […]
Hosting Holiday Guests: Create a Welcome Basket for Kids!
I bet you’re gearing up for Thanksgiving next week and probably getting your home ready for holiday guests. Chances are you have other families with kids coming to stay with you, so prepping your home includes preparations for (extra) little ones! I know that my children love special surprises, even when we’re just staying at […]
What’s for Dinner This Week? Our Family’s Meal Plan
My oldest has been sick since last week and missed three days of school! She’s back in school today and I’m hoping both her and her brother (who had a temperature over the weekend as well) are both on the mend. After the week our household had, I’m aiming to get us back on track. […]
Tips for Hosting Holiday Guests & Adding a Special Touch to Guest Room
As the holidays approach, chances are you’ll be hosting family or friends that visit. While we’re planning on being the visitors for Thanksgiving, there’s a chance we may have family visit us sometime in December. As hosts, we always want our guests to feel welcome and at home, right? Sometimes all it takes is a […]
