by Mary Carver | Dec 11, 2014 | Family Life, parenting
I know Annalyn isn’t that old. And I’m pretty sure I’ve raised her these past seven-plus years. But I do not remember that first 12 months. I really don’t. Every time Adrienne does something new, I’m just shocked. Shocked! And certainly...
by Mary Carver | Dec 5, 2014 | Books, Movies & TV
It’s that time, friends! Christmas movie time, that is! Grumpy Cat says: NO. Wait. Did you think I was talking about White Christmas (or, my preference, Holiday Inn), It’s a Wonderful Life, or A Miracle on 34th Street? The Grinch and Scrooge? The classics?...
by Mary Carver | Dec 3, 2014 | Faith Life
Do you have your Christmas tree up yet? Are your halls all decked? I don’t – and mine are not. I also haven’t flipped over to the radio station playing non-stop Christmas music since it began a couple weeks ago, and I’ve only bought two...
by Mary Carver | Nov 21, 2014 | Home Life, recipes & food
Okay, look. I do not eat bacon at every meal. Or every day. I don’t. But my favorite side dish recipes – the ones that are perfect for your holiday dinner? THEY ALL HAVE BACON IN THEM. I don’t know. I don’t have an explanation for this,...
by Mary Carver | Nov 13, 2014 | Books, Movies & TV
It’s that time of year when we talk about how fast time flies, when we lament the loss of autumn and short sleeves and those days when our kids were so cute and well-behaved. (That was a thing, right? Back then, before time went so fast and we got here?)...