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  • gag gifts, homemade gifts, etc.

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 09:53 in holidays, traditions, homemade

    One of my family's longest running traditions is the gift exchange.  Typically at Thanksgiving we draw names to see who we will be giving gifts to that Christmas.  For years, not only did we give a store bought gift but we also gave a gag ...

  • traditions

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 08:17 in holidays, traditions

    I love traditions more than just about anything.  Really.  (See?)  You could tell me about nearly any tradition your family might have and I am bound to love it, unless maybe it's a mean or gross tradition.  But those should have...

  • Olliegraphic kids cards

    Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 08:15 in kids, holidays, paper goods

      Speaking of kids and cards...I am loving these. They are from olliegraphic and there is a range of options available for whatever your card or invitation need may be.  All of the customizable options are adorable.  I love the clean ...

  • thankful. notes

    Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 08:28

      I love holidays.  Love.  And for me it isn't just about the trimmings, gifts and fancy food.  One of the things that I love the most about a holiday is the meaning behind it, within it.  Let's take Thanksgiving for example...

  • Malm Fireplaces

    Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 21:09 in style, interiors, good design

      Tawny and I were discussing what she should get her husband for Christmas and without missing a beat I exclaimed  - "A fireplace!"  They have a really lovely home in an adorable neighborhood, but no fireplace...can you imagine? ...

  • More Best Recipes: a giveaway!

    Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 13:04 in books, holidays, food, Giveaway

    I have begun to hit the cookbooks, looking for fun and interesting variations to our family Thanksgiving favorites.  First stop?  Always and forever - something from my collection of Cooks Illustrated paraphernalia.  I have magazines,...

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