Puff Pastry
Do you want to stock your kitchen with a secret weapon? From last minute appetizers to guest-worthy dinners and easy desserts, frozen puff pastry is the workhorse of a busy kitchen. It’s flaky, easy to use, and...
Let’s Talk: Winter Decor!
Today seems like a perfect day (good day to be inside!) to show y’all some winter decor I’ve left out to fill that gap between Christmas and Valentine’s. Our houses often feel bare when we pack up...
The Real Houseplants of Ellis County
Unlike reality stars on TV, houseplants can be great companions! I want to help you in your journey to finding the best plants for your home. And, as always, please comment to ask specific questions... I love...
Diary of an Old Piano
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful upright piano. The piano was played by a young girl who chewed gum and loved to play baseball with the neighborhood kids. Years passed and the girl moved away...
Help! Someone Gave Me A Fruitcake For Christmas
Fruitcakes, loved or hated, but rarely anything in between, have long been the holiday season’s favorite joke and re-gift. Johnny Carson claimed that there really is only one fruitcake in the world, and people keep sending it...
It’s Beginning To Smell A Lot Like Christmas!
During the holiday season we are on sensory overload with twinkling lights, jingle bells, Christmas carols, yummy cookies, sweets and the smells of Christmas. I read an article one time that said you most accurately remember a...
National Sangria Day!
With all the hustle and bustle going on this time of the year, you may have missed the fact that December 20th happens to be National Sangria Day! I for one, would never miss an opportunity to...
Christmas Cards!
Christmas cards started in the UK in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. He worked for the government in the development of the Post Office. He thought about how the Post Office could be used by ordinary people.
December...
Welcoming Your Holiday Guests
The holidays can be stressful especially if you are the host or hostess. Questions and thoughts come to mind whether to use fresh cut flowers or not, how to sit 16 people at a table that is...
Christmas Traditions
It seems like every family has certain traditions that they do during the Christmas holidays. It may be piling in the car to go pick out the perfect Christmas tree or driving around after dark to look...
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Vets & Pets
This page lists animal shelters, pet groomers, veterinarians, kennels, pet boarding and other...
