Black Friday is for decorating!
While many of my retail-crazy friends arose at the crack-o-dawn to catch screamin’ deals on Black Friday*, I connected with my inner …
Thanksgiving miracles
In addition to the turkey, stuffing, GRAVY, green bean casserole, pie, and beautiful people that made this year’s Thanksgiving celebration spectacular, I …
Thursday 13: Thinking on Thanksgiving
Photo credit The other day, I had a visceral (and quite cranky!) reaction to someone trying to monkey with a Thanksgiving favorite, …
Green bean casserole SACRILEGE
As you may know, I am an avid follower of the Pioneer Woman. I love her recipes, photo advice and general wittiness. …
Thursday 13: An ode to the Answer to the Ultimate Question
My beloved marks another year tomorrow and in keeping with my established September theme, I will honor him for Thursday Thirteen. Here …
Spoiled Shawna writes a birthday blog
Although I may joke about getting old (seriously, 30 isn’t that far away any more), I’m one of those crazies who LOVES …
Allergic to Christmas shopping?
So I’m in Target yesterday. It’s four days until Christmas. About half-way done with my shopping overall, I meander through the madness …
Ode to the most horrible White Elephant gift ever (thank you Russells)!
This Saturday marked the 3rd Annual White Elephant Extravaganza at our abode. It was a modest gathering this year (waaa!) but what …
Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s you come at last!
On the list of things I love about Christmas, let’s put Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s near the top. Oreo-like in concept, the Candy …
On thankfulness
With 23ish days left until Thanksgiving, here are a few things I am thankful for… 1. Health! I hesitate to type this …