Category Archives: Traditions

Countdown To Christmas!!

Let the countdown begin!  If you don’t have Michael Buble’s new Christmas CD, we highly recommend getting it!  If you need a fun and enjoyable gift for give a friend, give it!  His music will light up your holiday and get the season off to the right start! (I get goosebumps every time I watch this trailer…am IContinue reading “Countdown To Christmas!!”

{Best Pancakes Ever!!}

Hey, all you ChaNuTiaNs and SoUthEaSt KaNsAs folk, here are two great events occuring in Chanute, KS! On Saturday, November 12th you can help the following ChAriTabLe CaUsEs: The TuRkEy TrOt – A 5K run/walk that starts and finishes at the ReHaB & FiTnEsS CeNteR (Just West of The Hospital) at 9 a.m.  Proceeds go toContinue reading “{Best Pancakes Ever!!}”

Wedding Guest Book Idea

Earlier this year I had an engaged couple wanting to use blocks as a NeW and FuN way to have people sign their wedding guest book!  It was going to be a small wedding, so they decided to use blocks for the guests to sign.  The best thing about this IdEA was that they areContinue reading “Wedding Guest Book Idea”

Bittersweet

Yesterday I sent my firstborn to KiNdErGaRtEn.  {Sniff, Sniff}  I was actually only a tad bit emotional.  The real WaTeRwOrKs came the day before when I looked through her BaBy picture books.  What was I thinking?  I guess I was just trying to get a handle on how QuiCkLy those five years had gone.  I’ve heard the StoRiEsContinue reading “Bittersweet”

American Flag Cream Cheese Dessert

Here is a great recipe for 4tH oF JuLy festivities!! Not only does it celebrate our country’s independence, it is also easy to make, easy to serve, and fun to make with kids!! Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients: 1 package of shortbread cookies with pecans 1 stick of butter 2 1/2 packages of cream cheeseContinue reading “American Flag Cream Cheese Dessert”

May Day Tradition

May Day is just around the corner. Do you do anything SpeCiaL to celebrate May Day? For as long as I can remember my mom and dad have had their own May Day tRadiTion.  Each spring morning on the first day of May, my dad hand delivers a freshly picked wildflower to my mom.  Can’tContinue reading “May Day Tradition”

Easter Eggs to Dye For!

Want to try a new way to decorate your Easter eggs this year?  My daughter and I used rubber bands!  Give it a try! You won’t be disappointed! 1)Boil the eggs and let them cool, then wrap the eggs with rubber bands! 2) Pour boiled water into glasses or bowls.  Add food coloring and aContinue reading “Easter Eggs to Dye For!”

Easter Nests – Feature Guest: Tonya

This is my new, favorite EaSteR tReAt compliments of my friend Tonya who just shared this recipe with me.   I had to pass it along to you because I think it is so fun and yummy!!!  I photographed these pictures in her kitchen and it literally took her 10 to 15 minutes (max) to prepare.  (Not countingContinue reading “Easter Nests – Feature Guest: Tonya”