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Take the Time

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I visited Venezuela this month, and while there I was asked by my husband’s family if I would prepare a Thanksgiving type dinner for my mother-in-law to celebrate her 92nd birthday. I was able to offer a beautiful meal to share with my husband and his family in celebration. It was a wonderful feeling to to be able to bring the family a dinner made with much care and love and feel that it was so very much enjoyed. My goal was only to bring joy and delight to our family. Mission accomplished!

 

 

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

 

Celebrate {October}

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I can’t believe that it’s nearly fall! Although we don’t really see or feel the difference in weather because we live in Miami and the changes and VERY subtle, we do begin celebrating the season and the holidays!

I grew up in Venezuela, where the weather is a balmy 75 degrees year round and Halloween is not even a holiday! So, needless to say, fall and October holidays are something I have celebrated only since I have lived in the USA, but I have embraced it happily! So…October here we come! My wish list has many, many projects that I would love to take on, but I have to be realistic, so here is my Celebrate {October} to do list:

Harvest/Fall Home Decor: This year I’ve decided to decorate for the season. I really like this wreath and my plan is to make not one, but two!  I have a double door as my front door, and I think this would look beautiful! Also, Tiza and I went to the Dollar Tree this morning and bought something that I might use to enhance my harvest/Halloween wreath…You’ll see what I do later.

Source: Becoming Martha

Halloween classroom favors: My kids are still young enough that they enjoy taking treats to their classmates as often as possible. Yay!!! This gives me a great excuse to make something new. I found this VERY easy treat that I just might just use as inspiration to make this year.

Source: Carrie Stamps

Get costumes for the kids (and maybe something for me?): When I saw this costume I thought is was awesome! I’ll have my kids choose their costumes now so that I’m not scrambling to put it together at the last minute.

Source: HelaBlog

Plan our 9th Annual Halloween Celebration: I need to send out the invitation or Evite (haven’t decided) and would like to make a new decorations for the house. This is sooooo cute!!

Source: eighteen25

Take a look (and follow) at our Halloween and Autum Pinterest boards and you might find a few more ideas for yourself!

Happy, Happy Fall!

Favorite {CELEBRATING} Pins ~ August

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Celebrate {SUMMER}

Although it almost seems like end-of-summer mourning in the blogsphere, I say: “Carry on summer! School or no school… we have you till September 21st (astronomical last day of summer)!”

I am also a believer of celebrating for no reason at all. It’s a take on being grateful. A great Tuesday, a lost tooth, beautiful watermelons, or just because… Just celebrate! So, let’s put summer lovin’ and celebrations all together into a fun inspiration session:

Rustic table decor – Love the stumpy seats! ~ Source: And Everything Sweet

Decor inspiration ~ Source: TJS Photography

Fun & Comfy tents ~ Source: Celebrations.com

“Glamping” food setup ~ Source: Hostess with the Mostess

Trail mix bar (could be for ANY food station) ~ Source: Socially CircledLanterns & Mason Jars.Perfect! ~ Source: The Sweetest Occasion

Lovely Sunflower and Lantern Mix ~ Source: Southern Charm Tmblr

Fun Bird Feeder activity ~Source: Socially Circled

For kids and adults, for friends or just for a memorable family night in. Next time you decide to “just have a barbecue”, re-think and add a little something special, fun, and summery to the plan. Remember: “There is no day like today”… Just celebrate!

Have a great weekend,

Celebrate ~ Housewarming Gift

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A friend invited us to see her new home and although we see each other all the time (school, karate and around the neighborhood, etc.) I have never been to her house and therefore have no idea what her style is. So,  when I saw this idea on Mel’s Kitchen Cafe‘s site, I new this would be a great housewarming token. It’s easy, inexpensive and yummy. Plus, it will add a useful cookie sheet and dish towel to my friend’s new kitchen and some quick cookies for her entire family.

House Warming Gift - Frozen Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

I prepared the cookie dough per Mel’s Kitchen Cafe instructions and after freezing the dough balls for a few hours, I put them into a nice plastic container (that my friend can reuse at her new home), put it all on a cookie sheet and added a cute dish towel. I added a ribbon to tie it all together, an instruction card and a handwritten personal note.

Alex, my eldest, asked if we could bake some cookies about ten minutes after we arrived at our friend’s home, so, we baked about a dozen cookies, the kids enjoyed them thoroughly and she still has a bunch to bake another day!

Congratulations on your new home Lore!

Celebrating ~ National Sugar Cookie Day!

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I have no idea how this day came to be, but according to the Holiday Insights website, July 9th is National Sugar Cookie Day! So, needless to say, we MUST celebrate! Here we are baking and decorating some very easy sugar cookies. We bought the Pillsbury pre-made, refrigerated dough and Betty Crocker cookie icing. Easy and fun.

Happy National Sugar Cookie Day!