Today’s guest post comes from Taylor who is a contributor over at Our Family World. She has some family-friendly and fun ideas and you are sure to find something your kiddos will enjoy. One of my favorite things about the holidays is doing holiday crafts with my children. Besides making a gingerbread house, decorating our Christmas stockings, and creating […]
When Evil Rears Its Ugly Head: The Connecticut School Shooting
The world can be a beautiful place and sometimes, especially during this time of year, I can really be moved by the generosity and love of others. Then evil rears its ugly head and your perspective changes in an instant. Today, that instant came when I heard about the Connecticut school shooting. The grave looking anchor on my TV just reported that 18 elementary school children and 12 […]
Christmas Marshmallow Pops {Around My Family Table}
Today’s post is by one of my best friends, Wendy from Around My Family Table. She is a master in the kitchen, a good friend, and a source of inspiration to everyday cooks everywhere. Thanks for sharing this fun idea here on Celebrating Family, Wendy! When Janice asked me to create a holiday treat for her site, I couldn’t […]
Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
I have ridden the Grand Canyon Railway twice in my life. My husband and I rode the train up to the Grand Canyon a decade ago but more recently we took our children to experience the Polar Express train trip for a little Christmas cheer. We stayed in the Grand Canyon Railroad Hotel both times that we rode the train, and we had a wonderful experience […]
Chill With Marie Callender’s Peppermint Pie
This has been a crazy busy month at my house and I am sure yours is the same. I hosted Thanksgiving and it was fun and rewarding. I saved a little time in the kitchen by grabbing a Marie Callender’s Peppermint Pie from the store. I usually like to make my pies from scratch but I also wanted to keep my sanity. Marie Callender’s has an awesome reputation […]
There’s a Shark In My Driveway
No, seriously. There is a shark in my driveway. The enormous freight truck you see above pulled into my driveway and dropped off the 15 foot long box you see below. Inside of that box is a 10 foot long thresher shark reproduction. You may ask yourself, “Why would she want a 10 foot long thresher shark reproduction?” Maybe you are thinking it […]
Candy Cane Chocolate Truffles {See Vanessa Craft}
I was so happy when Vanessa agreed to guest post for Celebrating Family. She is always creating wonderful things and I just knew she would come up with something fun to share with you. Enjoy this post and then click over to her blog to see some of her other creations. Hello Celebrating Family readers! I’m Vanessa from See […]
Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs
Be careful! Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs have been seen travelling about. The exhibit was recently in Pennsylvania, can currently be seen at the Arizona Science Center, and may be coming to a town near you. I took my own kiddos and my two youngest siblings to this exhibit and they all loved it (and so did I). On […]
Shabby Apple Gift Card Giveaway $50 (12/3 US)
I am in love with retro dresses, vintage style, and pretty things. That is why I am so excited to bring you this Shabby Apple giveaway for a $50 gift card. This would make the perfect gift for a woman you love or it could even be the way you buy your next amazing dress. What a […]
World Preemie Day and RSV Awareness
One thing I love about being a blogger is being able to share important facts and issues with my readers. Recipes and crafts are fun, but every once in a while we need to get serious and talk about the big things in life. We all love our children and have a desire to keep them safe. November 17 […]
Small Business Saturday – Get Your Shop On
Wow! Christmas shopping just keeps starting earlier and earlier. Black Friday used to be the big shopping day but now shopping is creeping more and more into Thanksgiving Day itself. As I type this I am sitting here waiting for a couple of my relatives to pick me up and and wisk me away to […]
