Mother’s Day. It’s a day that is meant to be special and joyous and everything beautiful and glowing. Or at least that’s the romanticized, Hallmark perfect picture that so many of us women conjure up in our heads. In reality, though, that description often bears little resemblance to our actual experience of the day. Perhaps… Read More
Grandma’s Fruitcake My husband’s Grandma, Elizabeth, would make this fruitcake at Christmas, package it with great care, freeze it, then mail it out to loved ones. My husband and his siblings remember receiving Grandma’s fruitcake in the mail (all the way from British Columbia, Canada to North Dakota!), and what a special treat that was.… Read More
Whether it’s Christmas, Mothers’ Day, her birthday, or just because, here are some thoughtful gift ideas that will say “I love you and appreciate you so much.” (And bonus: they are all $30 or under, so they are doable for any budget!) This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase through my… Read More
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase through my links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you (thank you!). Most of these links are to the exact products I used, but feel free to use your own personal favorites! Festive Energy Bites Prep time 15 minutes … Read More
If you are looking for a thoughtful but inexpensive gift for the people on your list this year, here is a fun idea for a gift-in-a-jar with some winter survival items that everyone needs during the long, cold, dry winter months. I like to assemble these gifts in quart mason jars, but you could also… Read More