God Bless America
This past week a lady asked me if she could come to my home and learn more about the trips I take to China. From her accent, I knew that she was not born in the USA. When she came, I asked her to tell [...]
The Joy of Making Creative Valentines
For me it seems like Christmas and New Year were just yesterday. When I got out my calendar to see when the next holiday was, I was shocked to see that Valentine's Day is just two weeks away. Valentine's Day is one of my favorite [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Centerpiece
Holidays are a great time to bring fun and variety into your life. I always enjoyed St. Patrick's Day when I was growing up. It was fun to see who I could find not wearing green and then give them a pinch. As I joined [...]
It’s Time to Be Outdoors
I just got back from Boston, where the trees and flowers are just waking up. I know that New England is known for its fall spectacular, but I am going to say spring sure comes in a close second. With all the trees waking up [...]
Top Things I have Learn in Past 30 Years
As we come upon another holiday season, it is time to look back and reflect on the past and past holiday seasons. I took a little time and decided to write down the top ten things I have learned in the past thirty years. Now [...]
Christmas Memory Magic
Christmastime is "the most wonderful time of the year," as the Christmas songs remind us. And with imagination and ingenuity, it's easy to add a little magic to your family's memories of this most special holiday season. The following ideas take little time or money, [...]
Thanksgiving in the Great Outdoors
It is time to make those final plans for Thanksgiving. Most people will roast their turkey in the oven but if you have a little adventure, good weather, and a little time you could consider some outside alternatives. A few years ago when I was [...]
Carving a Jack-o’-Lantern House
When I was on “ABC Home Show,” we always had a pumpkin-carving contest for the show. It was always exciting to see which member of our TV family would come up with the most creative pumpkin. I desperately wanted to win the contest, so I [...]
Graveyard Cake
One of my favorite cakes for a great Halloween party is a graveyard cake. It is fun to make and great to eat. Everyone will enjoy making this haunting treat! Items Needed 1 sheet cake Chocolate frosting Halloween candies Fig Newtons (or flat square cookies) [...]
“Kick the Can” Ice Cream
"Ice cream in a tin can" is my most requested recipe. Home-made ice cream is always the most refreshing dessert, and making it outdoors provides both recreation and a cool, memorable treat. It also creates lifetime memories of fun. 1 (1-pound) coffee can with [...]
