May Day is a Must!
May 1st is May Day. It is an ancient spring festival that has been adapted and altered by past generations, and nations. In early America, baskets were filled with flowers and left on someone’s doorstep. The secret giver would ring the bell and run, leaving behind a bouquet and joy. One of the easiest ways […]
While Waiting for Spring
The biting wind and threatening sky did little to convince me it was spring. “They” predicted nine inches of snow. Fortunately, “They” were wrong. The storm slipped south and not one flake fell at my house. Sorry Indianapolis! Spring has arrived, although the calendar forgot to inform the weather. Here in America’s Midwest it is […]
Simple Festivities for You and Your Girlfriends
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality” – Washington Irving Fellowship with friends is essential to our pleasure. Throughout the year busyness can rob us of time to spend with friends. This is unfortunate because we all need fellowship. We need to laugh and share our dreams, successes and defeats with those […]
Thanksgiving’s Simple Pleasures
On this festive Thanksgiving week, join me as I share simple pleasures for you to enjoy during the holidays. Simple pleasures are all around us. Sometimes we just need a little nudge to notice them. Happy Thanksgiving! Have Fun in the Kitchen Thanksgiving is party time in the kitchen. To create a feast consisting of […]
Simple Pleasures of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a mere 10 days away. What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Most people think of turkey and the massive feast that accompanies it. They think of football, the Macy’s parade and Christmas sales. Yesterday while in the produce department, I easily heard the conversation of two misguided people. Their parting statements left me […]
Time for Holiday Simple Pleasures
As we enter the holiday season busyness is lurking just ahead, yet in the midst of preparations and celebrations there are simple pleasures waiting just for you. I’m so glad you joined me today as I begin sharing the simple pleasures of the holidays. Set up a hospitality station When I was a girl a […]