Being Thankful…

As we approach Thanksgiving and the launch of the Christmas holiday season, it is far too easy to get caught up in the preparation hustle and bustle and forget what made these holidays so special to us as kids. The real meaning of the Holiday can easily be lost when we focus on all the work instead of why we are gathering together. Think back to your childhood Thanksgiving memories, remember how we were thankful just to be out of school, at home with our families while we counted down the … [Read more...]

From Target $1 Aisle to My Monthly Mantels

So I walk into Target and I go straight to the dollar bins. Is it really even possible to by pass these???? Brilliant on their part!! They had these adorable Halloween burlap banners with white, black, and orange dots. I loved them so much, I had to buy two!  And at only a $1 each, it's a win. I off course had no idea what I was gonna do with the second banner since I only have one fireplace and mantel, but "not knowing" doesn't usually slow me down. I hung the banner for Halloween and … [Read more...]