Before I had children, I was not much of a cake baker. As with most aspects of motherhood, I decided that by golly I was going to show my love for my kids by doing things the hard way if … Continue reading
Apparently when it comes to finery, it takes a village and nearly a year to make my daughters some matching dresses. Last summer my mom and grandmother and I found some lovely fabric that I thought would make beautiful matching … Continue reading
Let’s face it: every girl needs a Red Velvet cake for her birthday. Hannah was SO excited about her cake. I love that the cake batter was the same color as her sweater!After baking and frosting and covering the cake … Continue reading
When you’re making a yule log, you might be tempted to skip the meringue mushrooms. After all, the cake itself is a rather involved process and you’re probably short on time. Still, I urge you not to skip the mushrooms. … Continue reading
I realize that it’s a bit late for you to make a Buche de Noel this year, but I’m posting this to document my efforts and also to make it easier for me to post it early in December next … Continue reading
Note: This post was originally published in December, but is now linked up at The Nester’s tassel party. Head over there to get more tassel ideas! If you are my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law Jen, or my aunt Polly, stop reading … Continue reading
Before church I actually got all three children to sit down and look pleasant. Only one was looking at the camera (the other two were singing Happy Birthday) but I’ll take what I can get.I made Sarah’s cake to look … Continue reading
If you have been reading my blog for the past three years (and you probably have not been), you doubtless recall the amazing Christmas camels of 2006. Boy, I had a lot of time on my hands back when I … Continue reading
Today we had some friends over to make gingerbread houses with us. Due to illnesses in our family and other families, we wound up having a smaller crowd than I expected, but it was fun and I think I might … Continue reading
On tour with the Christmas tour of homes at the Nesting Place, that is. In the spirit of the Nester’s motto “it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful” I thought I would show you my decorations.This is not … Continue reading
Hi, I'm Catherine Gillespie and A Spirited Mind is where I post about reading, writing, and parenting and the lessons I'm learning as a result. Thanks for stopping by!
