Mother’s Day is very bittersweet for me since my mom is no longer with us. In fact, the ten year anniversary of her death is just a few days before Mother’s Day. But I have two beautiful daughters, one granddaughter, and a grandson on the way. So there is plenty to celebrate! We’ve selected some adorable gift […]
February Magic of the Month – Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. A holiday that can illicit a thrill or a sense of dread. But whether you’re married, spoken for or single, you can still have fun with Valentine’s Day. We’ve chosen some of our favorite ideas. These are all very very creative but very simple. ROASTED HEART POTATOES Everyone loves a potato. How much more […]
January Magic of the Month – Super Bowl Party Ideas
This post is from last year’s Super Bowl. Even though it’s not looking good for the Colts again this year, I still plan to throw a party! I think these were some good ideas that are worth sharing again. Any of them can be tweaked depending on which teams end up playing! I’m the first […]
December Magic of the Month – 8 Clever Christmas Ideas
It is that time in December where my house is decorated from head to toe with Christmas decor and I love it!! Most of us cherish this time of year as it brings to mind wonderful memories of growing up with the excitement and anticipation of the season from the perspective of a child. I […]
November Magic of the Month – Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table
The artistic creativity some people possess never ceases to amaze me. When it comes time for me to choose Thanksgiving centerpieces and place settings for my own table, I never lack for inspiring ideas from others. Thanksgiving place settings and centerpieces can be simple or extravagant, but no matter your ambition or budget, there are […]
October Magic of the Month – Simple but Delicious Casseroles
As we approach the beginning of this busy – but wonderful – time of year, sometimes making dinner for the family can be challenging. But throwing together a simple, but yummy, casserole can be just the trick. If you have the right recipe, you can just throw together a few ingredients and come up with […]
September Magic of the Month – Simple Fall Decorating
The temperature in Indiana this month has been above average. While that makes it harder to get into the autumn mood, I certainly didn’t let that stop me from buying pumpkins, mums and unpacking my twenty boxes – literally – of fall decorations! In the tradition of my mom, “Mama Bear”, my goal at our […]
August Magic of the Month – Canned Jams
As summer draws to an end and the weather begins to cool, I start picturing winter days snuggled in my house. Obviously, I can’t do that without having some good “comfort” food. I think toast or a biscuit with homemade jam definitely qualifies. Dawn has been on a canning craze lately, so we thought we’d […]
July Magic of the Month – Summer Canning
When we first moved to Indiana, my mom loved canning the vegetables she’d grown in her garden. Sadly, I usually turned down her request to help as somehow I thought there were more exciting things to do with my summer days. Dawn, however, grew up canning and is quite the expert. She, along with some […]
June Magic of the Month – Mexican Fiesta!
Dawn has had some special occasions in her family lately. Her youngest daughter graduated from high school, her oldest daughter gave birth to twins and her husband has started a new business venture. Since we like any excuse to celebrate, Dawn cooked up a Mexican fiesta for her family. Mexican is our family’s all time […]