Sassafras Mama

One of the hazards of having lived in a bunch of places is the fact that I never know if a trend in my part of the country is a trend the w...

JT has been known to enjoy shows like Ice Road Truckers, Hardcore Pawn, Duck Dynasty and Cutthroat Kitchen.  I have no affection for these ...

A few years ago, I made up a batch of homemade Irish cream.  The recipe isn't mine; I found it on Tasty Kitchen and I follow it exactly...

At my house, Santa leaves his offerings on the red bench at the foot of the stairs.   Traditionally, I make JT's picture as he firs...

T gave me an amaryllis bulb for Christmas and I am delighted by this treat.  It will sit on my dining room table to absorb the light and am...

My town sets out luminaries on Christmas Eve.  They are simple ----- brown paper bags, each with a pillar candle and some sand to keep the...

For me, one of the best parts of Christmas is wrapping packages.  I love the paper, the bows, and all the Christmas tags I find on Etsy .  ...

After an exceptionally cold December, the last two days have been exceedingly mild.  Today, it's already 67 degrees and will likely get...

Though Winter doesn't officially arrive until tomorrow, we've had a cold and snowy December and have quickly settled into our Winte...

The backstory:   7th graders at my school learn the first half of U.S. History and are seeking to understand some pretty complicated subjec...