Tag Archives: Family

Love Is The Reason For The Season

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Coco

Today is the fourth Sunday in Advent. The fourth week of Advent usually is shorter than a full week, but this year it is as short as possible, since tomorrow we will start celebrating  Christmas! Are you ready for Christmas? … Continue reading →

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Happy Merry Joy!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Coco

I wrote this post on Thursday, before the tragic events in Newtown. I am holding the parents, children, teachers, and friends in my thoughts and prayers–and also remembering others who are facing hard times. It may be too much to … Continue reading →

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Too Much Of A Good Thing? (The Starbucks Steel Card)

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Coco

It’s no secret that I love Starbucks. I usually start my day with a pot of Starbucks coffee that I brew at home, and I am always happy to see a Starbucks when I am traveling–whether I need a “tall … Continue reading →

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Easy Holiday Card Garland Craft

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Coco

Our house doesn’t have a good place to display holiday cards. Our fireplace mantel is occupied by an antique sled and we don’t have very many flat surfaces that aren’t occupied by my piles of crap very important papers. When I … Continue reading →

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Three Things Thursday (The Cranberry Edition)

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Coco

I love my mom’s cranberry sauce. She uses fresh berries, lots of orange zest, and whole cinnamon sticks in her recipe. It really is good enough to eat with a spoon, but I usually restrain myself, and opt for one … Continue reading →

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