Well, April is almost over, and so too is International Be Kind to Yourself Month.  This month has really taught me a lot - it’s important to get some time to yourself, it’s tough to find that time in a busy schedule (but always worth it) and there’s a whole world to discover out there […]

It’s here! It’s here!  Are we all ready for this?  If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you might want to read this.
I for one got an early start yesterday as I accomplished number 8 on my list - going on a shopping expedition on my own.  It’s amazing what you can do […]

It’s funny that at the same time of year we are most self-indulgent is the exact same time of year many of us resolve to do it differently next year. I usually don’t fall into the trap of the New Year’s Resolution, unless you count in my youth the resolution to party more. […]

In just a few days the holidays will be a thing of the past - a bittersweet time.  On the one hand we’ll all get some much needed rest - I often wonder what I’ll do with myself just after the holidays when there’s no more baking, shopping, wrapping, and finishing up gifts.  Then again, […]

This morning I woke up in a panic.  I had the dawning realization that tomorrow is Christmas Eve . . . Where has the time gone?  I literally remember the day Santa came to the mall (wasn’t that yesterday?), and tomorrow he’ll be making his epic journey already!
Having Patience is on official hiatus for the […]

This week for Works for Me Wednesday, hosted by none other than Rocks in My Dryer I wanted to share one of our fun holiday traditions.  Stocking stuffers are one of those things I tend to forget about until the last minute, and then realize I need to get it done.  Also, I found that […]

For this week’s Works for Me Wednesday, hosted by none other than Rocks in My Dryer I thought it might be nice to share some of my travel secrets. With the holidays fast approaching, many of you will be taking flight - I feel your unease and pain. But I’ve found when traveling, […]

Yesterday, my son and I were at the mall doing some Christmas shopping (since we have to mail all our gifts, this is really last minute - the procrastinator that I am…). We saw the mall Santa and at first I got the expected reaction - awe and fear. And then out of […]

Each week Rocks in My Dryer hosts Works for Me Wednesday - a gathering of minds and sharing of great tips and tricks of the trade. This is my first week participating and I’m really excited to share this tip - a simple holiday craft as tasty as it is cute.
Lollipop Tree
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