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I believe that most of us become emotional when unpacking our Christmas decorations. They are not just “things” but are precious memories that we get to re-live each year. Afterwards, we then lovingly put them away in a safe spot until next year.DEER CAMP AND GRANDPA BOB
Deer Camp time is here again. Today is the opening day of buck season with a gun in WV. To my husband (Grandpa Bob) this is a national holiday. This is the day he plans for a year. He is like a little boy on Christmas morning.
HOLIDAY BREAKFAST-BRUNCH RECIPE COLLECTION
Sharing my holiday breakfast-brunch recipe collection today, sweet and savory, just in time for all of the upcoming holidays. 
November and December are always busy and many times it involves hosting overnight guests. Sometimes you just want to fix a special breakfast for your family. Hosting a holiday breakfast-brunch is also tradition for many people. Continue reading HOLIDAY BREAKFAST-BRUNCH RECIPE COLLECTION
THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS SHARED BY GRANDPARENTS
Traditions are defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. Our Thanksgiving traditions are created from memories and gatherings of people sharing their blessings. 
When I was growing up, I remember that my mother cooked and baked for days preparing foods for Thanksgiving. I believe that I can still feel the warmth in our home and experience the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen. One of the Thanksgiving traditions our family observed was that everyone came to our house to eat. This included grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Continue reading THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS SHARED BY GRANDPARENTS
PUMPKIN PIE PARFAITS
These Pumpkin Pie Parfaits are perfect to add to your fall dessert menu.
HALLOWEEN DECORATING FROM THE DOLLAR STORE
I love to do my Halloween decorating with inexpensive, fun items from the Dollar Store or Dollar Tree.
ANNIVERSARY TRIP TO THE GREENBRIER RESORT
My husband and I celebrated 30 years of marriage last week with an anniversary trip to the Greenbrier Resort. 
The Greenbrier Resort is located in White Sulphur Springs, WV, which is only about 3 hours from our home. I had planned this trip several months ago as a surprise to my husband, but I got so excited that I told him about a month ago. Continue reading ANNIVERSARY TRIP TO THE GREENBRIER RESORT
FALL CLEANING AND HOME PROJECTS
The grandchildren are back in school, football has begun, temperatures are cooler at night, and the leaves are turning colors, so fall must be right around the corner.
MAKING DONUT HOLES WITH YOUR GRANDKIDS
Making donut holes is a fun and very tasty activity to do with your children or grandchildren.
PUMPKIN MASCARPONE BREAKFAST BRAID
This Pumpkin Mascarpone Breakfast Braid would be perfect to serve on a cool, fall morning to start your day.
It is becoming cooler here in WV, so fall baking is in full swing. I had a can of pumpkin left from last year, and an unopened tub of mascarpone cheese in the refrigerator, so I created this Pumpkin Mascarpone Breakfast Braid. Continue reading PUMPKIN MASCARPONE BREAKFAST BRAID