Food. Family. Fun.
When I was young, our Christmases were extravaganzas. My parents weren’t Clark Griswold/Christmas store-style decorators, but we had lights on the house and a big, full tree that was overdecorated and surrounded by piles of presents. On Christmas Eve, we’d… Read moreFinessing Christmas
Impossible, you say? A lot of people would agree with you; the Washington Post reports that holiday stress makes this the most challenging time of year for many women. I have wonderful memories of childhood Christmases. There were always lots… Read moreKeeping the Holiday Stress in Check
I hope you all have a great Fourth of July! Unless you don’t celebrate Independence Day, in which case I hope you all have a great fourth of July.
Mr. Sandwich and I both work for a state organization, which means that we get today off in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Baguette’s day care, on the other hand, is open. Most of the time, if work is closed,… Read moreGrown-Up Day
This holiday meme was stolen from Katherine of Somewhere in the Middle. Enjoy, and pass it on. 1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate, definitely! 2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Neither–Santa leaves… Read moreDeck the Meme with Boughs of Holly (updated)
I’m not training, but I’m definitely eating. Frosted cookies, fudge, carrot cake, gingersnaps, triple sec pound cake–and that’s just the desserts. I’m also enjoying the influx of holiday cards. I really like seeing all of the photo cards. But here’s… Read moreChristmas Cheer
Take that, Bill O’Reilly. Reading: Will in the World by Stephen Greenblatt
Have a wonderful day, and don’t drink and drive. I’m going to be driving, too, and no one needs that nonsense.
Why don’t I ever have good ideas? We got a last-minute invitation to a costume party, and I haven’t got a clue about what to wear. Also we’re both exhausted, and busy. So in addition to having no idea what… Read moreHalloween Costumes