Do you ever wonder why some small gifts are given yearly at Christmas programs and Santa visits? Why the peanuts, gold coins and oranges? Is there...

Every now and then, you can find a hidden gem on YouTube. Of course, everyone has their own idea of what constitutes a hidden gem. If you like cat...

These pastries have been on repeat at our house since Thanksgiving. They are such a refreshing treat, both for dessert or breakfast the next morning. Scones should be “dry...

We learned to find fun in doing what some city kids would just shake their heads at. Of course, having more room to roam made it a lot easier for...

Some people are big light people. My husband walks into a room and immediately turns on the bright ceiling light. “Shed some light on it,” he’ll...

We have so much to be thankful for, now and always. God is so good to us and as Psalm 136 says, “Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good; for...

Growing up in the hills of North Boston in Western NY, Thanksgiving was always a favorite holiday.We lived 1,500 miles from the rest of the family,...

With the annual Hollydazzle celebration right around the corner it seemed appropriate to breakout a "Best of" column that ran November 27,...

I have this crazy idea every autumn that I’m going to handmake most, if not all of our Christmas gifts this year. It could be a favorite treat or a...

 If you've ever lived in Minnesota, you know that November often ushers in thoughts of deer camp. For many years, my hunting buddy and I made our...

We are ready for winter (I think). We have done all the winterizing we can. The fall planting is done. I’ve pulled out the snow gear for the kids...

Muffins are a breakfast favorite in our house, and these are a hit! Sometimes I’ll double the recipe and put half in the freezer for next time....

November is always a month packed with personal memories for me as a kid. I had to really scrimp and save before November because both my dad and...

Some people are very much against this end of the autumn holiday for various religious or personal reasons, but in our house, we love it! My...

A new feed has been popping up on my YouTube feed lately, and I confess to indulging in some guilty pleasures watching this nostalgia channel as...