The Cinnamon Bear is so dear to my heart. It’s an old-time holiday radio series circa 1937 that is rebroadcast every year starting after Thanksgiving. When the boys were preschoolers we would tune in to our local Oregon station and catch every episode. Each lasted about 15 minutes, the conclusion of the story was on …
So, what kind of dude do you have? Tech nerd? Sporto? A Dandy Gent? Is he all of the above? (Click on the photos for the links) Victorinox Swiss Army Alox 8GB Slim Flight Jack Daniel’s Honey This is really nice whiskey! World Soccer Shop (Every item for every team on the planet, really!) The …
We usually don’t put up our Christmas tree early but, this year everything is happening a little sooner on account of Kellen spending the holidays in Denmark. In our house the Jef and the boys go out and hunt up the perfect tree and I stay at home and get out all the decorations and …
The following is in no way a thinly veiled attempt at suggestions for holiday gifts for myself. Heck no! If you just happen to have a daughter, mother, wife, girlfriend, wife, or wife in your life you might want to check these out, Jef. Or you know, whom ever. It’s a public service I’m offering …
You’ve no idea how long I’ve been saving that picture just so I could use it today! Ahem… General Thanksgiving Knowledge and Troubleshooting: Food Network Martha Stewart Real Simple When in doubt call The Butterball Hotline! (1-800-288-8372) What’s more traditional than turkey on Thanksgiving? Why the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! If you’re up and about …
If you’re lucky enough to have a fire pit in the back yard then you’re aware of how lovely bonfire night is! Expats and Anglophiles are aware of Guy Fawkes Night aka: Bonfire Night its, (I’ve been told) a celebration to commemorate the foiling of a plot to blow up Parliament in 1605. Modern day …
How was your Halloween? Ours was very nice. The kids had friends over for meat hand (thanks to notmartha.com) and I tried a new recipe for the appetizer course. Blue Cheese and Onion Spread 2 4oz containers Cream Cheese (room temperature) 1 4oz containers Blue Cheese crumbles 3 tablespoons Caramelized Onion (You can purchase these …
Those who know me, understand that I love Halloween! I decorate with gusto and hand out full size candy bars, I dress up and allow my teenagers to go trick or treating. (provided they wear a costume, don’t trample the little kids and, are excruciatingly polite) This years festivities are hampered a little by the …
Oh Megan, you’re brilliant! Megan over at NotMartha.org comes through with another great Halloween party idea. Her dismembered meatloaf hand has become a Halloween dinner favorite around here.
Traveling is one of our favorite things to do. Getting free of the office during the school year, is challenging so we’ve become experts at the weekend away. (click on the pics to embigen) The last few years we’ve driven up to Seattle, but our first love is taking the train. This was THE way …
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