What’s your favorite Christmas ornament?

by Nancy Herkness | Dec 23, 2010 | Family, holidays, Home, Uncategorized

Every year as we decorate the tree, we remind each other of the signifcance of each ornament.  “Here’s the skating moose from our trip to Banff!” or “That’s the Santa starfish your old girlfriend painted for you,” or “Oh yes,...

Transformation of the Tree

by Nancy Herkness | Dec 14, 2010 | holidays, Home, Uncategorized

The tree is finally finished.  Yay!  I thought I’d share the stages of decoration since the tree’s transformation from bare naked fir to glitzy Christmas totem took several days.  Stage 1: Nothing but needles.  The Fraser fir is  a gorgeous shape though....

Holiday gift #3: For the golfer in your life

by Nancy Herkness | Dec 6, 2010 | holiday gift, holidays, Uncategorized

Called “Golf Balls in a Sack”, this gift could go to either a male or female golfer, with slightly different subtexts.  Dare them to hang it on their golf bag! You can get 2 for just $13.50 each at www.lighterside.com .

Holiday gift #2: For all us moms

by Nancy Herkness | Dec 3, 2010 | holiday gift, holidays, Uncategorized

Do I really need to comment on this?  I know I want one!

Gift idea #1: A magic wand

by Nancy Herkness | Dec 2, 2010 | holiday gift, holidays, Uncategorized

Tis the season for holiday shopping, and as always, I try to be helpful to my readers since I know what a tough job it is to find just the right gift.  Here’s my first suggestion.  It’s especially perfect for Harry Potter fans, but I think almost everyone...