Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Dream A Little Dream With Me
Okay, I realize the song title is a bit different but since I’m pretty certain you don’t want to dream a little dream of me, I’m inviting you to dream a little dream with me. The Daily Health Post reports that there are actual health benefits to dreaming/daydreaming! So, let’s step outside, walk on a leaf-strewn path, find a comfy bench at the park, lay in a...
Gratitude… Spelled Out By Hand
by Cathy Baker There is a gratefulness often gone unspoken, relying only on assumptions between two people. Then it’s too late, and assumptions ripen into regrets never fulfilled this side of heaven. It’s for this reason I decided to bundle six notes of gratitude together to slip into my hubby’s luggage for a recent trip to France. With our 25th wedding anniversary just...
Five Fun Fall Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family!
Big outdoor plans were in the making for our October weekends. But then the historic SC rain fell the first weekend…and the following Saturday. Call it stir crazy but I had to get out of the house! Out of this craziness came five ideas for outside fun when the sun returns: Head to the Farm! Many farms during this season open their doors to visitors for hayrides, the selling of their...
Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Cake
by Cathy Baker Need I say more? I stumbled across Chelsea’s Messy Apron while searching for the perfect pumpkin chocolate-chip cookies. But once I spotted this picture? Game over. Image from Chelsea’s Messy Apron Once you visit Chelsea’s site you’re sure to be wowed by the healthy recipes just waiting to be made, enjoyed, and shared with others. What a wonderful way to...
Putting the Pieces Together On A Rainy Fall Evening
by Cathy Baker Every December, Brian and I purchase a new Christmas puzzle. We set up my grandmother’s card table (great memories!), spread out the pieces, and work on it during the evenings. So why I’d never considered purchasing an Autumn puzzle is beyond me. Check out some of these I came across: “Autumn Harvest” by Vermont Christmas Company, sold by Amazon....
My Five Favorite Fall Finds
by Cathy Baker This will make more sense if you read yesterday’s post on making way for Fall clothes in our closets. But if you didn’t have a chance to read it, that’s okay too! Purchasing multiple items of clothing at one time isn’t the norm for me but this Fall, it was a necessity. Now that my conscience is eased, here are my five favorite finds this Fall: 1. Rylen...