• Christmas Family Fun

    Christmas traditions rage throughout December.  Ugly sweaters are worn.  Cookies are eaten. Elves hide.  Pinterest has only fed the banquet of traditions.  It’s all too much for a procrastinating parent, like me.  There’s been many an early morning I’ve shot violently from my bed, after hearing my youngest using the hall bathroom.  I’ve tripped over my feet, stepped on the dog, and staggered haphazardly to reposition a stuffed animal.  All before the toilet flushes.   I’ve wrapped and rewrapped presents, assuring that “SANTA” wrapped his presents in a different paper than mom and dad’s presents.  Hurry to this breakfast.  Coat up for that parade.  Bake those specific cookies at this…

  • Mug of the Month #1

    Mug of the Month:  An eclectic list of goodies. Including but not limited to:  The best cup of joe I’ve had in the last 30 days.  What scripture spoke to me the loudest and the method I used to study it.  Books I’m reading be it for pleasure, work, or school.  What my kids are reading.  Any new workouts, routines, games, or the like that has marked the calendars in my home.  Sit back and enjoy. This mug of the month is a destination drink.  Dreaming of vacation days in the mountains brought about remembrance of a cozy, creative, eclectic ambiance drizzled with moody melodies and seasoned with the scent…