Holiday Chocolate Pretzel Yums

Last year I made a Christmas neighbor gift that was a hit. That's saying something when you're a woman who avoids the kitchen at all costs and who refuses (on a regular basis) to contribute to the church cookbook. So the Smith neighbor gift of 2009 has officially...

Christmas Tree French Toast

Since I was a little girl, our Christmas morning tradition has been to have a breakfast Christmas wreath. My family has continued the tradition and it's an expected part of the holiday. But a number of years ago, we added a Christmas Eve breakfast tradition as well:...

Hollywood Isn’t Lining Up to See Jesus

http://www.youtube.com/v/pPViKJRHyZo vido now missing Cynicism about spirituality is all the rage in Hollywood and academia, and it filters into the culture at large. What these finger-pointing folks don't seem to realize is that they already have their own religions:...

Best Gifts: Gift Baskets for Kids

Gift baskets for kids are fun and easy to make. Kids love personalized gift baskets for Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion. And they are gifts that are remembered long after the tree comes down or the cake is gone. Last year I told you about my college...