I Was So Far From My Family — How Could I Enjoy Christmas?

By Sally EstesBorn and raised in the same town, unfamiliar just wasn’t in my blood. I grew up near grandparents and cousins and uncles, every festivity filled to the brim with people. Christmas Eve was crowded, full of 20-something voices belting out carols around a piano and more food than anyone could possibly eat, though somehow we managed. Christmas morning meant Mama’s delicious breakfast and a reading of the Christmas story. Dad played both Santa and referee as my sisters and I surveyed our spoils. It was tradition, and every year I anticipated its precious [...]

By |2016-12-21T09:30:00-05:00December 21, 2016|Christmas, Today's Family Now|

Find Some Great Gifts Locally

Today’s Woman headed out to three local stores and found some great gifts!Wooley Bubbles Soap wrapped in felted wool for easy scrubbing available at Block Party Handmade Boutique $12. Horrible Adorable Wall Hangings from Block Party Handmade Boutique, $69-$150. Photos by Melissa Donald Fairytale Necklaces from Handmade Block Party: Snow White, Charlotte's Web, Cinderella, $37/each.Eclectic artwork prints from many different artists are available. Left: Amy Wiedl, $45; right: sewing basket $40,  Block Party Handmade Boutique. Stationary by Gemma Correll, prices vary, available at Block Party Handmade Boutique. Birdhouse (left: $60; right: $42) available at Backyard Birds.Top: Hummingbird Feeder - use your own bottle and feed [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:32:48-04:00November 28, 2016|Gifts|
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