Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

What immediately enters your mind when you think of Christmas? Food, presents, laying down... oh and family time. What's happened to being grateful, living in the moment and attending midnight mass? Unheard of in today's generation. Indoctrination here is key. The decline in appreciating the meaning and concept of wholesome family time without the bells [...]

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

There's no right or wrong time to bring out the old tree to decorate. Or is there? Real trees of course have a specified shelf life which is usually December. But with artificial trees... now you're talking. I have been known to decorate a Christmas tree once or twice in September. I neither confirm nor [...]

Wordless Wednesday!

Wordless Wednesday!

Yes, I can confirm these are edible pinecone cakes, perfect accompaniment with a mug of mulled wine or hot chocolate. Yumm!

Modesty Isn’t In Fashion, Nudity Is?

Modesty Isn’t In Fashion, Nudity Is?

Undergarments and clothing is so last year. The trend is to flash your body parts with your head held high. Didn't your parents tell you it's rude to stare? *Disclaimer, this post contains nudity* Throw your sewing machines away, sell them for scrap, along with your washing machine away, trust me you won't be needing [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Autumn Edition.

Wordless Wednesday – Autumn Edition.