I made myself a binder (nothing special, just to organize) for Christmas preparations years ago. I keep recipes (which I should also copy and keep in my regular recipe box), Christmas gift ideas, games and so forth. There is not too much in the binder, as years went by, and we continued to remove very old (and dog ruined) carpet, and do home repairs and updates. We just didn't host any holiday here, and we continue to do that (much needed repairs, updates, purging, painting etc.), but in the mean time. . . The binder reminds me to try a new recipe, or write down a homemade edible food gift idea etc. Back in the day, January and February were my months to made handmade Christmas tree ornaments for the next Christmas. I LOVED making Christmas ornaments, and my family was given a plenitude of them. Trust me when I say in abundance, ha ha! I then resorted to steering those same energies to making them and selling them. I have now left the cra...
Inklings from the Farmhouse, embracing balance and new beginnings.