Christmas
The Life in a House Manual to Surviving the Holidays
The holidays are upon us and we know you’re feeling the pressure. Here’s our manual to surviving the holidays, sanity intact. [read more]
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
We here at Life in a House want to wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We will return on Friday, November 26. [read more]
Thanksgiving
5 Ways to Deepen and Spread Gratitude this Thanksgiving
There are few times in life set aside specifically for celebrating gratitude, so we want to share 5 ways to deepen and spread gratitude this Thanksgiving. [read more]
Eats and Drinks
Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many families are anxious to finally have a chance to celebrate together once again. If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time, we have some tips for you! [read more]
Holidays and Seasons
RVA Establishments Offering Thanksgiving Dinner
While this pandemic may have changed the way we normally celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, it doesn’t have to be a complete loss. Check out these establishments offering Thanksgiving dinner around the RVA. [read more]
Black Friday
2019 Holiday Circulars Are Here
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle this year! Check out the 2019 Holiday Circulars as they arrive throughout the season! [read more]
Autumn
Setting a Beautiful Thanksgiving Table
Your first Thanksgiving dinner for friends and family can be daunting. Here’s how to set a beautiful table so you only need to worry about the food! [read more]
Holidays and Seasons
Your Guide to Napsgiving and The Food Coma
I am the type of person who can sit down in a comfortable chair or sofa and be sound asleep within 20 minutes. That is just the way I’m wired I suppose, since I’ve been [read more]
Holidays and Seasons
Happy Thanksgiving 2015
A very happy and blessed Thanksgiving 2015 to each of you today! I am posting this early for those that will be traveling (please be safe – traffic is crazy out there!) and for those [read more]
Black Friday
Give a Wine of the Month Club Gift this Holiday Season
I personally love getting gift baskets or gift memberships for any holiday or occasion. There is just something about opening up a gift basket and diving in to find the treasures that await you inside! [read more]
Christmas
Nature’s Sleep Holiday Sale
The holidays are coming and with them the family and friends! Give yourself the gift of a good night’s sleep on a memory foam mattress with this 50% off sale! [read more]
Christmas
DIY Hair Color Checklist Made Simple
The holiday season is just days away and you know what that means – holiday parties and gatherings, seasonal festivals and activities. You want to look your best for those holiday party photos and the [read more]
Blog
Thankful Thursdays: Week 1 – My Children
It goes without saying that once you become a mother, your entire world changes. Your perspective on life changes, your views on right and wrong change, your priorities change. There are times when you welcome [read more]
Autumn
Decorating Your Home for Fall
I love suggesting products for decorating your home for fall, so I have put together just a few of my favorites along with where you can purchase them. Be sure to check out all the [read more]
Christmas
Mom’s Recipes – Shrimp Pecan and Bacon Cheese Ball
One of our favorite appetizers is Mom’s Shrimp Pecan and Bacon Cheese Ball. I prefer making the log shape – but you can do either. Grab the recipe inside. [read more]
Real Life Excerpts
Thanksgiving Vacation 2013
Quite frankly, we usually don’t do anything extraordinary for our Thanksgiving vacation. We get dinner started in the morning, watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, fix plates of food for our elderly neighbors (who have no relatives [read more]
Autumn
#GivingTuesday – Our Family Story
#GivingTuesday is about giving back during the holiday season. Started in 2012, this first Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become synonymous with the holiday spirit, with the saying “good will toward men.” Please allow me to [read more]
Christmas
Mom’s Recipes – Heavenly Ambrosia
One of the most delicious, easy, and adaptable dessert recipes you can make is Nana’s Heavenly Ambrosia. Add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste and you’ll have a hit! [read more]
Eats and Drinks
Easy Turkey Recipe and Thanksgiving Tips
The best holiday turkey is the simplest holiday turkey – and this easy turkey recipe with bread stuffing is a favorite! [read more]
Autumn
Our Fall Favorites: Soups and Casseroles
Curl up with a steaming hot bowl of our favorite soups and casseroles when the temperatures dip and you need some warming up. These are sure to bring some comfort to your tummy and a smile to your face. [read more]
Autumn
Our Fall Favorites: Soups and Casseroles
Curl up with a steaming hot bowl of our favorite soups and casseroles when the temperatures dip and you need some warming up. These are sure to bring some comfort to your tummy and a smile to your face. [read more]
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
Wishing all of my Canadian friends and followers a very Blessed Thanksgiving today! Enjoy your time with friends and family and count your blessings – large and small. A simple prayer that says it all [read more]
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving!
To all of my fellow American Bloggers…have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving tomorrow. Allow bygones to be bygones, and move forward with the holiday spirit in your heart. Be thankful for all that you have, [read more]