It’s been five years since I have shared why Candy Cane Lane is so near and dear to my heart. Having a view of that mountain with the street all lit up in my old bedroom window from the age of four till I was thirteen was a big part of it, but then something
There is nothing like the magic of Santa. I remember as a little girl I would lie in bed and try to listen to him landing on the roof. The thought of hearing the hoofs from all the reindeer and bells from the sleigh made me so excited. I’d lie there for what felt like
Here we are, another year gone by. Christmastime is here! I long for this time of year. I’m patiently, and I mean patiently, waiting for snow. I’m like a little kid when we get that first snowfall of the season. As of today, November 18th, there hasn’t been a flake to fall! With Thanksgiving being
As we approach the wonderful week of Thanksgiving, I want to share my attitude of gratitude. This is so important in life, not just for November. November is the month when we celebrate being thankful, which I think is fantastic. A holiday where there are no gifts. No baskets or pumpkins filled with candy. Just
Is everyone busy preparing for Thanksgiving? It will be here next week. Hard to believe. If you are hosting, now’s the time to start preparations if you haven’t already. Next week is always such a crazy week, and it’s not just because my husband and I are hosting Thanksgiving. First are parent-teacher conferences. Out of
As Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, I can’t help but think about all the past Thanksgivings. Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorites. When I was little, it meant that Santa was coming soon. It felt like it took forever from Thanksgiving till Christmas for Santa to come, though. One month felt like three. Now,
