At an elevation of 7,000 feet, our mountain cabin is surrounded by the natural beauty of the White Mountains and the Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest, with more than two million acres and more than 400 species. When our trees die or become unhealthy, it is important to remove them as part of healthy forest management. Our community…
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My notion of having a relaxing day was somewhat thwarted as cooking for a smaller group still requires the same amount of time and effort. Reminds me of camping~whether you go for a weekend or two weeks, you still need to pack and unpack the same amount of…
Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving or being a guest at someone else’s home, these cute mini appetizer boards are easy to make and share with others. There are so many uses for these boards~not just for appetizers, but desserts, or tea and cookies, bread displays and wine flights. Types of Boards The boards I am…
Thanksgiving is just 5 days away and I so look forward to this one holiday which is all about family, friends and food. It will be a low key day for us, celebrating with our youngest daughter and her boyfriend. Since my older two children are out of state with limited vacation days from work,…
Each Thanksgiving I try and do a unique centerpiece that reflects the harvest and a season of gratitude. I love using fresh potted plants because I can plant them in the yard or planters after the holiday dinner is over. It may seem counterintuitive to be planting in late November or early December, but it…