Category Archives: Seasonal
Here Comes the Sun
Can’t help but feel it creepin’ in – that sun and warmth after a long, muffled Winter. Bask, darlings. Bask.
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Let the March Begin!
I do believe that from now on, March will officially be the most festive month of my year. Saint Patrick’s Day was always a big deal in my family. My mother is about 98% Dutch, but when she married an … Continue reading
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A Red Weekend
This weekend, we had some fun celebrating Chinese, or The Lunar, New Year. We also looked forward to Valentine’s Day. It was a weekend with a lot of red (no, not for communism). Obviously, Valentine’s Day always means red decor, … Continue reading
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Warm, Green
The trees look better with leaves and the grass looks much better when you can see it. The roofs should be black; the sky should be blue. I see you, pretty winter and raise you no glass. …sorry, just … Continue reading
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And a Happy New Year!
That’s me one year ago today – with a Shirley Temple and a six month plus bump. How life does change. Interestingly, this New Year’s Eve will be more relaxing than last year’s, mainly because of the fact that it’s … Continue reading
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Happiest of Holidays to You!
As we dive into the holidays this week, I want to wish you and yours a happy, safe and relaxing time of peace or celebration – whichever you prefer. I think Christmas with a baby is going to rock. The … Continue reading
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The Place You Belong
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that I advocate shopping locally, sustainably and with character for the holidays. That is, if I advocate for shopping at all. I really am not a shopper, especially as my current situation doesn’t provide … Continue reading
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Veggie Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes
Someday, I imagine, I’ll have to host a Thanksgiving dinner. When that day comes, while I do not plan to force tofu and beans down the throat of every omnivore in attendance, I do plan to offer up some new … Continue reading
Bones, Explosions and a Happy Halloween!
Hello! And a Happy Halloween and Samhain to you! Those are our jack-o-lanterns up there… I always seem to make mine with very vacant eyes. Going to try something a bit less, um, dull next year. The hubs wanted to … Continue reading
Halloween Cometh…
Franken MickiMonkey and Count SaraMonkey are here to remind you that Halloween is just over three weeks away. Do you have your costumes? We obtained the majority of what we need for ours this weekend. Most years we end up … Continue reading
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