One of the freshest and uplifting scents in nature is that of the conifer; Any cone-bearing tree. Who doesn’t enjoy a walk in a wooded area loaded with evergreens and pines? I don’t remember the story of why trees like the Douglas Fir were picked as the ‘official’ Christmas tree but if I were to [...]
And the Winner is …… ( watch the video ) Thank you everyone who participated in the Cheerful Tradition Wreath Giveaway. It has been inspiring reading about your holiday traditions you enjoy to continue each year. Big THANK YOU to my friend P.Allen Smith for arranging this product giveaway. I can’t wait to see where [...] 
Hunt’s® Arroz con Pollo y Frijoles Negros Recipe – Click Image Busy in the greenhouse doing basic chores after a weekend of Thanksgiving celebration and I totally lost track of time this Sunday afternoon. Who needs an alarm clock when I have my tummy rumbling and my teenagers texting me “Mom … do you [...] 
Fire Roasted Tomato Vegetable Soup Busy week leading up to Thanksgiving and I’m super thankful for the recipe I’m sharing with you all today. This is the perfect meal to warm the family up on a cool autumn evening. The seasoned tomatoes and hearty chunks used in this recipe may just have my home canned [...] 
The cooler temperatures in my Ohio garden has brought me indoors to stay warm and start decorating for the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. I’m so excited to be able to offer this giveaway from my friends at P.Allen Smiths because I have had my eye on his collection of Holiday decor since I first saw [...] 
