Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

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Bits of Bliss

I know I’m not the only person who has thrown her normal routines out the window since Thanksgiving. I welcome you to join me in reclaiming your sanity—clean, organize, go grocery shopping, cook, journal, read, breathe or bathe—do whatever it takes to grasp serenity this holiday season…

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Let the Holidays Begin

Whew! I can’t believe that Thanksgiving has already come and gone. For those of you who are wondering, I surprised myself by having an evenly paced day with very little rushing or panic—a small, but significant, victory. My mister and I enjoyed all the yummy home-cooked goodness of old family recipes. The highlight of my day (other than the food) was…

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Thanksgiving Dinner for Two

I have rather elaborate plans for Thanksgiving considering it will only be my mister and me. With our families scattered across the country, it made sense to stay put again. Last year we cooked our first turkey together. It came out perfectly, despite our trepidation. Because it’s his favorite holiday, I spared no expense to make it special…