Most of consumer land is focusing on the upcoming holidays - shopping, decorating, entertaining.  However, looming in the not-to-distant future is 2008, and it brings along an entirely new set of occasions and holidays for everyone to plan for.  Now is the time to stock up on all those products you will need for a successful New Year.  Read the rest of this entry »

I just finished my Christmas cards this past weekend.  Sending out cards to friends and family this time of year is important to me; it is a part of my tradition to remember people I care about and don’t get to see or talk to very often. Plus, what a great gift - mail that isn’t a bill or “junk”!  So, I try to make each card and letter I send out at this time of year a little gift all on its own - something special. Read the rest of this entry »

One of our family’s annual traditions at this time of year involves the kitchen, a ton of ingredients and some holiday cheer.  My boys and I love baking goodies and sharing them with the neighborhood.  So, I’d like to share with our our three favorite (and oh so easy) recipes that we DEFINITELY make each year. Read the rest of this entry »