Today I want to take you on a journey back in time to when I was in a little girl and the way my family celebrated Christmas. A Danish family Christmas, celebrated in Canada, on Christmas Eve. It was everything I could ever have wanted and I was so blessed. Christmas dinner was the first…
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How To Make A Christmas Centerpiece and Memories Of My Mom
If you have ever seen those beautiful centerpieces and thought you can’t do it yourself? Think again! They are incredibly easy to make and just take a few “ingredients” and time. We had an acre of land, so branches and moss were all around us. As a child, I loved to make Christmas wreaths, centerpieces…
Buying or Creating Gift Baskets
Gift baskets and boxes are always a popular thing to give or receive. But have you ever received a gift basket where there are items you either didn’t appreciate or you didn’t ever use? I have. Have you ever stopped and thought about actually making those gift baskets or gift boxes yourself? It is easier…
Baking with Children and Creative Grandmas
I just found out I am going to be a Grandma next year! I am a planner by nature so my thoughts immediately went to Christmas and all the upcoming Christmas’ to come. I want to be a Grandma that does fun and creative things with, and for, her grandchild. One of the first things…
Planning Ahead and the 12 Weeks of Christmas
As Fall is now in full swing with all the vibrant colours of autumn my thoughts turn to cozy fires, scrumptious muffins, delectable cookies and succulent squares. Believe it or not, my thoughts also turn to Christmas baking. Why? When I was a child I remember seeing a magazine article about the twelve weeks and…
Truly Thankful And A Mountain Top
This weekend is Thanksgiving in Canada. A time to reflect on the past year and to truly be grateful for what we have and what we have endured. 2020 has been a tough year for so many and to you I want to say I am truly saddened by the stories I have heard about…