What do you tell your children about Santa Claus? I grew up believing in him and my dad always made a point of ensuring he was alive and well in our home. We would leave out cookies and my father would eat them leaving us a note afterwards. Then one Christmas morning I realized that…
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The Christmas Angel | 25 Days of Me
Every year our tree has an angel on the top. Well except for this year as she no longer will attach to the tree. This angel joined our family decades ago when my father found her. We had one of those straight blue things with a ball at the end as our topper for many…
When Christmas is Awkward
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays but let’s be honest for a moment. Christmas can be awkward as all get out sometimes. I mean it’s the holiday where you meet new relatives, come face to face with the relatives that you hate or aren’t talking to at the moment, or worse. On top of…
The Lawn Ornament That Got the Police Called | 25 Days of Me
You read that title correctly. I have a lawn ornament that got the police sent to my house. I need to set this up for you, though, and give you some background. First, we have lived in our home for nineteen years now. We are one of the only families to have been here this…
Random Questions Answered | 25 Days of Me
I found this list of questions somewhere a few years ago and made a note to do them here on the blog. However, I never got around to it for whatever reason. So when I was setting things up for this series I knew that I would do one maybe two days of these questions….
Scarlett Doesn’t Live Here | 25 Days of Me
Every single person I meet asks how come I don’t sound more like Scarlett O’Hara when I talk. After all I’m from Georgia and they have all seen Gone with the Wind. You know due to the fact that we all must sound like her and Ashley Wilkes. I did once go to school with…
The Ultimate Festive Season Clean-up Guide for Beautiful Homes
The festive season brings a special kind of joy, filled with decorations, gatherings, and good cheer. But before the ornaments come out and the guests arrive, there’s an essential step to ensuring your home radiates the warmth and welcome befitting the season: a thorough clean-up. In this guide, we’ll explore how to transform your living…
Red Shoes: My Holiday Wish Gift | 25 Days of Me
As Christmas approaches, the air becomes crisp, and the world transforms into a magical wonderland of lights, music, and joyful anticipation. Amidst the festivities and the spirit of giving, there’s a wish that dances in my heart like a sugarplum fairy in a winter ballet—a wish for a pair of red heels for Christmas. Step…
Finding the Perfect Tree | 25 Days of Me
How many of you have a real tree this Christmas? I am curious because we have never had one. My parents both said they did growing up but we always had an artificial one. I think it is because they were easier on them. When I became an adult I just stuck with what I…
Just Being My Weirdo Self! | 25 Days of Me
I admit I am a weirdo! It has taken a lifetime for me to be proud of the fact that I am weird but there you have it. Just what makes me weird. Well, the list is long but I I thought I would share a few things with y’all.
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