Tag Archives: family traditions

I’m learning to love and/or fear my Elf.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

The Elf on the Shelf. You either love it or you hate it. I’m not sure where I fit on that spectrum yet. My kids pestered me for one of these things for YEARS and I said no, no way, … Continue reading →

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It’s all gravy.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

My turkey gravy rocks. Ask anyone. Follow this recipe and yours will too.* May I present, The Art of Making Perfect Turkey Gravy, in four parts: 1.) The Turkey Stock Sure, you could use store bought stock, but why would … Continue reading →

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My Mental Health Journey (Part 1): A Halloween Retrospective

Posted on October 30, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Looking back on old Halloween pictures has me feeling a little nostalgic today. Time sure flies when you’re herding a litter of babies. I’ve always loved Halloween. Now, as a mother, I love it even more. (Most of the time.) … Continue reading →

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Inspired

Posted on September 8, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

And speaking of special keepsakes from baptisms… (If you can call a formerly poop-encrusted magnetic stone swallowed by an older sibling of the baptized baby a keepsake, like I obviously do.) One of my lovely readers, Mary Lou of San Antonio, … Continue reading →

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