A Tree for Love and Luck
When I started planning my last (?) holiday tree, I tried to think about the energy we need for 2022. What can …
The Great Halloween Tree of 2021
It’s spooky season, ya’ll. FINALLY. Bring on the pumpkin everything and the spooky decor and soon, the candy hunting munchkins. I can’t …
Happy National Donut Day!
During the early getting-to-know-you days of a semester, my students quickly learn a few vital things about me. Chief among them? My …
Anna’s Cinco de Mayo Tree
At the end of 2020, I decided to keep the Christmas tree up until pandemic lockdown ends, decorating for each new holiday. …
My Eggstravagant Easter Tree
What a difference a year makes. I recall last Easter as a bewildering affair, where instead of sharing sweet treats with family, …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Tree
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! My quest to keep joy and goofiness alive in quarantine continues with this St. Patrick’s Day Tree, complete …
The 2021 Valentine’s Tree
Happy stupid love day, ya’ll! While we’ve endured pandemic birthdays and quarantine Christmas, this socially distanced Valentine’s is hitting me kind of …
The Great Halloween Tree, a recipe
Behold: Nine feet of fabulous Halloween glory. Now you might be saying to yourself, “Wow that Shawna has really gone off the …
For the love of pumpkins
“I love you!” I shout to Mr. T, jumping into his lap and planting a noisy kiss (or seven). “Why?” he asks, …
#100HappyDays: July Christmas craving
One whiff of cinnamon pine cones and I am ready for Christmas! July 3, 2014 When Mr. T said “You should save …