Wedding Shower Gift

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Ah weddings, the stress, the drama, the dress, the gifts! My sister asked me if I would embroider a few handkerchiefs for her friends that  are getting married (something new perhaps). She purchased these beautiful handkerchiefs on Amazon.com and sent them to me to have their monograms put on them.

 

 

I love embroidering monograms! I have made the best gifts monogramming items from golf towels to handkerchiefs. The personal touch seems to get  lost in the days of wedding registries and sending online gifts. I hope they enjoy them :) What are your weekend sewing plans?
CCG

Christmas Cookies 2010

So these were the yummy treats we left for Santa this year. Clock wise from the top, Rolo Cookie, Yummy Lemon Cookie, Magic Cookie Bars.

The Rolo Cookies were a new treat this year. I got the recipe from my friend Terisa at work and the kids loved them. We had lots of fun making them.

The Yummy Lemon Cookies is a recipe from my sister Julie. They are so easy to make and are a favorite of my sweet husband!

The Magic Cookie Bars are a long time favorite from my childhood. I remember my mom making these every Christmas and it was fun to make them for my kidos!

I will post each recipe individually over the coming days. I have been having Internet problems so I am late on getting these posted but I hope that now that the major storm has passed our neck of the desert things will get better!

I will also be posting instructions on how to make the 3D snowflakes as promised from my family blog.

Also for 2011 I will be making monthly posts on my favorite tools or helpful hints that I have discovered over the years! I am really excited to share these with you.

Have a wonderful and safe New Years Celebration!!!
CCG

Halloween Fairy

So in our family we have a tradition. 24 hours after Halloween the children have the option of leaving their left over Halloween candy for the Halloween Fairy. The night after Halloween the children (if they choose) leave their left over Halloween candy on the front porch for the Halloween Fairy, and in the morning a nice new toy appears. This is a great way to get rid of the candy so the sugar highs don't continue for days and days!

A New First Day of School Tradition

Having a sweet little girl is so much fun. I decided to start a new tradition in our family. On the first day of school I have always taken a picture of my kidos and have loved looking back at how much they have grown. With my sweet daughter I came up with an additional tradition..... First Day of School Cutie Toes!!! How fun is this. For the first day of school we do our toe nails so that they are super cute!!!! When she gets a little older we might go to a salon and get them done together but for now what fun memories...... her first day of school cutie toes!!!