Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

My older brother was born left-handed in the early 1950's. Sadly, there was still a stigma back then that lefties were "less than" or even worse, had been cursed by the devil. I remember my grandpa co...

There are lots of stages to getting older, but perhaps the two major ones are: DENIAL and ACCEPTANCE. I experienced denial when the first gray hairs and wrinkles showed up. I looked in the mirror and ...

What could be a more perfect cookie for January than the snowball cookie? Whether we get snow in January or not, you can make snowballs right in your kitchen! These sweet little morsels of yumminess a...

As January moves along at its rapid pace, I ponder the upcoming year. I'm not off to a stellar start as my Christmas decorations are still up and unwritten holiday cards still litter my dining room ta...

So, how do you fill yourself when your well is dry? A few days before Christmas, I was finally done with all the shopping, all the errands and all the baking. I was so excited to be able to spend the ...

I used to run Christmas like a CEO runs a large company. There were spreadsheets and I carried a Christmas planner with me at all times. I had pages for under-the-tree gifts, stocking gifts, a cookie ...

Not everyone finds this season jolly. Keeping that in mind, I thought I'd list some easy ways to put some pep in your peppermint! Buy yourself a minty treat. A peppermint mocha or a simple candy cane ...

It's that time of year again, CHRISTMAS MOVIES! From cheesy rom-coms to animated stories from our youth, it just wouldn't be the holiday season without watching a few Christmas movies. And there are s...

There's a cold/flu virus going around my town. A local doctor said, "It's like someone sneezed on the whole town!" It's a weird one. It's less miserable than some, but it lasts for weeks. I personally...

Is there anything more precious than a Christmas tree with handmade ornaments on it? Well, we're here to help you make that happen with these easy ornaments that all start with one basic pattern! You'...