Mid Autumn Moon Festival

Mid Autumn Moon Festival

Welcomr to my Craft table this Thursday. Celebrate with me the Mid Autumn Moon festival. My husband family always celebrated it so after we got married I carried on the tradition to pass on to my son. Festival facts : Started over 200 years ago to celebrate the autumn harvestand give thanks to the gods [...]

Family Movie Picks

Family Movie Picks

This Tuesday it's all about family movies to watch while you are home with the kids and movie treats. Top Family Movies to watch : https://youtu.be/GE5aHKJp6HI A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (Netflix)The Gruffalo (Amazon Prime Video)Fantasia (Disney+)Fairy Magic (Amazon Prime Video)Spy KidsThe Boss Baby (Amazon Prime Video)Dr. Seuss' The GrinchThe Indiana Jones series Bolt (2008)Miracle (2004) National Treasure (2004)Spy Kids (2001) https://youtu.be/WwGYDA8RYZc My movie time treats : [...]

Corn Beef and Cabbage

Corn Beef and Cabbage

Today is National Corn Beef and Cabbage day. So get your slow cooker ready for this easy meal . Lisa 1 onion, cut into wedges4 potatoes, peeled and quartered1 pound carrots, cut into large chunks3 cloves garlic, minced3 C water1 bay leaf2 Tbs Sugar2 tablespoons cider vinegar1/2 tsp black pepper1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket [...]

Happy St Patrick Day

Happy St Patrick Day

St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green. St. Patrick Historians generally believe that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Britain [...]

National Girl Scott Day

National Girl Scott Day

Feeling better today. So I am sharing this great days celebration: March 12th As part of Girl Scout Week, National Girl Scout Day is observed annually on March 12th. Girl Scouting in the United States of America began on this day, March 12, 1912, when Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop meeting. At this first troop [...]

Happy Birthday ! Dr Seuss

Happy Birthday ! Dr Seuss

It was actually yesterday with the start of Read Across America and many more book related holidays this week. So today I am having a party at the library and inviting everyone to attend. Lisa Start with a cute invite : These can be made online or by the kids . Have everyone bring there [...]

Mardi Gras Day !

Mardi Gras Day !

Weather forecast for the day : In the 50's with a chance of Rain -so bundle up. Or watch it here on Mardi Gras LIVE Cam.... (you tube) at home : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrhDQMNGNWE New Orleans LIVE cam Music : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wAMr3V5lN4 Eats : Shrimp and Sausage Pastalaya Good day for Gumbo,red beans or jambalaya to feed a [...]

Mardi Gras Tips : Lafayette

Mardi Gras Tips : Lafayette

Are you ready for the big party on Tuesday ! Our family favorite town to watch the parades is in Lafayette or one of the small neighboring towns. But if you are a first time visitor to Lafayette here some tips and download the parade app..... Lisa Lafayette, LA parades are family friendly: Lafayette, LA's [...]

Holiday * Mardi Gras

Holiday * Mardi Gras

Let's Have a Party ! It's all purple,green and gold : According to mardigrasneworleans.com, Rex selected the official Mardi Gras colors in 1872. The 1892 Rex Parade theme Symbolism of Colors gave meaning to the colors. Purple Represents Justice. Green Represents Faith. And Gold Represents Power. My Door Wreath : Using an old wreath. I wrapped bought Mardi Gras decoration ( Walmart [...]

Drink Wine Day ! Krewe of Bacchus

Drink Wine Day ! Krewe of Bacchus

National Drink Wine Day ! Bacchus Today I am celebrating Mardi Gras : with fun parade hi lights ,recipe and fun. Bacchus was the Roman god of agriculture, wine and fertility, equivalent to the Greek god Dionysus. Dionysius was said to be the last god to join the twelve Olympians. Supposedly, Hestia gave up her seat [...]