I have hesitated to write about this because often people think, “Celebrate all twelve days of Christmas! Sounds like too much.” And I’m no expert, nor would I set myself up as an example. On the other hand, we really did this, all those years, learning as we went, so maybe you’d like to know… I’m going… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: Help me gird my loins for Advent and Christmas
I’m here with Sukie as we await the birth of Freddie’s baby brother. (So if the photo is sideways or something, please forgive me!) I’m thinking of you as my inbox is somewhat overflowing with advice-seeking on Advent and Christmas, and I sense a special urgency to answer these questions because on the one hand, everything… Read More »
The secret to planning menus.
Ask Auntie Leila! We’ll start with a reader’s question and then I will tell you the secret that will set you on your way to success in homemaking. Dear Auntie Leila: I’m a new reader to your blog and LOVE it. Pardon me if you’ve addressed something like this before and I haven’t gotten to it.… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: Setting up Housekeeping, Building a Home
This is an emergency Ask Auntie Leila because the young lady who asked me the question is getting married in two weeks (I guess by now it’s one!) and she’s feeling overwhelmed. Here’s the question: “I love all of your practical housekeeping, cooking… etc. posts. What advice would you give to a young bride who… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila ~ Normal 4-year-old goes bonkers.
Dear Auntie Leila First of all, I want to sincerely thank you for all that you have shared on this blog. I have been reading it for a few months, and I cannot tell you how much influence you have had in my family’s life. We are Americans living in Portugal, and I recently started… Read More »