Surprise! Part 2 of Christmas in an RV

Our friendly UPS guy hands me an armload of boxes.  We were expecting a box of parts for the house construction and a coat from Costco.  But this armload?  It blew me away, almost literally.  The strong wind threatened to push me over as I maneuvered the boxes toward the trailer.  Just too windy and…

Here are some very random tips regarding the holidays.  I hope one is a true help to you as you navigate your busy schedules.  My main goal this season is to do things that encourage relationships because love is what lasts.  Spending time together is different for each family.  Only you know how to do…

Sucker for Succulents

Need a pretty centerpiece for Thanksgiving?  Need a craft project for tweens?  Want to make a guest feel needed?  Or do you need a hostess gift?  PS  Sorry this post is late.  My computer died last week and I just got it back. How about crowning a squash with long lasting succulents for a tabletop…

Celebration

  Why does last Thanksgiving feel like it happened 5 years ago?  Maybe because our lives have turned upside down since last Thanksgiving!  Nothing is the same as last year.  Then: we had a newly redecorated house, an established routine, knew where we fit and what to do, many long-term, close friends, but far from…

Evening Prep = Calm Morning

Yikes!  Where did the time go?  I got up early enough this morning, but now I have only 10 minutes till I have to leave and I must choose between make-up and breakfast. A family member needed a little extra love this morning and now I’m rushing like a crazy woman to get ready to…

Warm Light

This article was written before we did a re-do on our last house.   So please overlook the colors and patterns which are now out of date.   The principles in this article are timeless.    Since we’ve been living in our RV while building the next house, I’m reminded nightly that lighting is oh, so…