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The JOY of Christmas: My Christmas Playlist

Hello all of you Christmas crazies out there! It’s the week of Thanksgiving and the question is not “have you put up your tree?” but “how many trees do you have up yet?”. Yes, we’re all getting the warm and cozy Christmas feeling and it manifests itself with a house full of lights, trees and decor. For all of you…
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Pineapple Casserole

Do you know what season it is? Eating season! Can you say YUM? Why is it that we associate seasons with food? When the weather gets cooler, it’s pumpkin anything, s’mores from the campfire and hearty warm soups that make me think of Fall. Since the holidays are upon us, I wanted to share a wonderful side dish that I’ve…
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Host an Ornament Making Party and Create a Family Tradition

Hello again friends! As Thanksgiving approaches each year, I look forward to another special tradition…our family’s ornament making party! A few days before Thanksgiving, we host an ornament making party for friends and family. This began at least ten years ago (I can’t even remember when…) with cinnamon and applesauce ornaments. In the past years, we have seen masterpieces and…
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DIY Fresh Magnolia Wreath

Hello friends! Magnolia wreaths have been popular since the Colonial days when residents would use natural elements from their surroundings to decorate. I remember as a kid growing up in the 80’s fantasizing while looking at the Southern Living magazines and their Christmas decor. The Colonial style was going strong and the Christmas decor used fresh fruit and greenery everywhere….
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Wreaths for Fall

Happy Fall Y’all! I hope that you are doing well and soaking up the remaining days of October before the time changes this weekend. I love the Fall season but totally dread rolling our clocks back and sundown coming so quickly in the afternoon. I love the sunshine and fresh air. I leave my front door open during days when…
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