This post is sponsored by Hostess With The Mostess A well executed theme makes a party feel extra special. A theme can be a color scheme, a phrase, a collection of things the honoree loves or anything else that drives the decisions for most of the party elements. The theme can be reflected in the… Continue reading My Best Party Planning Tip: Develop A Theme!
Category: Holidays
Why Is Easter Weekend A Big Deal?
Why is Easter weekend such a big deal? I've mentioned before that reading through the Bible each year makes Christmas more and more special. This year my trip through the first five books of the Bible along with the book of John has made Easter more special than ever before! Let me set up the… Continue reading Why Is Easter Weekend A Big Deal?
Easter Menu 2021
Our plans for Easter weekend aren't quite finalized, so I'm not sure if we'll be eating lunch at home on Easter Sunday. I still wanted to plan a special meal that we can eat sometime during the weekend, because Easter is such a big holiday for me! Christmas is so wonderful - but Easter is… Continue reading Easter Menu 2021
Spring Bar Cart Decor
I moved my Gramma's tea cart to a new spot around Christmas last year, and I'm having so much fun decorating it for the seasons! I love the traditional Southern "bar cart" style decor and it's fun to have a place that doesn't have to be functional - it's all for show. Since we don't… Continue reading Spring Bar Cart Decor
5 Recipes You Should Make This Weekend
In 2019 my family celebrated Thanksgiving a few weeks early so that my mom could help our Nana after a scheduled surgery the week of Thanksgiving. My sister and I never like to pass up a chance for good food, so we decided to get together again on Thanksgiving Day and have a "not-Thanksgiving-Thanksgiving-meal." We… Continue reading 5 Recipes You Should Make This Weekend
Valentine’s Day Inspiration
Valentine's Day is just a month away! This is an easy holiday that doesn't take much prep, but it's still one that I like to celebrate. Here's some Valentine's Day inspiration for you! I have created a simple challenge that I call 14 Days to a Hopeful Marriage. If you start on February 1st, you can… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Inspiration
Christmas Recap {2020}
We kicked off our Christmas celebration early in December with back to back Christmas programs! One of our favorite local theatres put on a wonderful program that made me feel like I was one of the shepherds longing for the Messiah's arrival. The next day we enjoyed, as always, the beautiful and uplifting music at… Continue reading Christmas Recap {2020}
3 Things To Do After Christmas
Christmas isn't over yet! At the time this post goes live, the fun has just begun! I'm not about to rush ahead - I'm savoring every glorious moment - but I wanted to get this information out there so that it's fresh in your mind once the holiday is over. Here are three things you… Continue reading 3 Things To Do After Christmas
5 Things On Friday: 10th Anniversary and Christmas Fun! {12.18.20}
#1 Yesterday we celebrated our 10th anniversary! We have a fun trip planned in a couple weeks, but we celebrated last night with a leisurely dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants. I’m really thankful for the level of comfort we have with each other after 10 years, but that doesn’t mean things are… Continue reading 5 Things On Friday: 10th Anniversary and Christmas Fun! {12.18.20}
Christmas Card {2020}
Who would have thought we would have enough fun memories to fill up 10 collage spots on our Christmas card? I'll share our highlights of the year - most of which are pictured on the card - in a couple weeks. This collage is just a bunch of different versions of our faces to most… Continue reading Christmas Card {2020}
Come Home For Comfort 