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EVERYDAY WITH JILL
Home, Happiness, and Holidays!


See's Candy Advent Calendar Hilarity!
When I re-watched the video -- I laughed so hard! Nothing went right but that's ok - that's what happens in life. And I think laughing is the best response! I'll let you know when I find my 2024 advent calendar!
Jill
3 hours ago


Turkey Love!
So much to be thankful for! So many turkeys! What a good day!
Jill
1 day ago


Fall Backyard Garden Tour!
So grateful for all the color still in my garden. The creatures are enjoying it, and so am I. But I will have to put in a winter garden soon -- because the grands are giving me the business! "Grandma, where did the tomatoes go?" Well...new plants coming soon dear ones!
Jill
2 days ago


Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts 2025
They're called fantasy for a reason! Past years of Neiman Marcus Fanasy Gifts have included his and hers camels, orante Chinese junks, and 2,000 year-old Egyptian mummy cases. I wonder how many personal photo shoots that Annie Leibovitz will do? Or how many saddles Christian Louboutin will make? There must be a cap on some of these extraordinary items! Anyway, it's a fun start to the shopping season! Enjoy!
Jill
3 days ago


Recycling for Trick or Treat!
Very lucky We're all Halloween'ed out -- but it was a wonderful time with my buddy and my grandchildren. A few down days then...Thanksgiving!
Jill
4 days ago


Trunk or Treating: "Wicked" Style!
This was a multi-day project. Robert and I brainstormed, practiced, constructed, and then delivered a spectacularly fun "Trunk or Treat" experience for our granddaughters. Lots of the "Wicked" props came from my granddaughter Abby's recent 5th birthday party. No nethelesss, I would say that making the "Wicked" cake was easier than this by a mile! The littles at Cora and Gracie's preschool really got a hoot out of it - but once they went into the Emerald City -- they didn't w
Jill
Oct 30


Safety Lights on a Glinda Dress!
My husband is a big flashlight fan - so he thinks this is just great! I didn't have a plan when I started. And I didn't watch any yotube videos either! I just blundered forward and it turned out ok! I'm pretty intrepid about crafting. And it pays off! I think Abby will love it!
Jill
Oct 29


Gravestone Gags!
We've been thiking about this awhile. But sometimes the gravestones just write themselves! We have a lot of fun together on Halloween!
Jill
Oct 28

ABOUT JILL
Welcome to my home, garden, and holiday blog! I'm a life long educator, mom, wife, party hostess, and gardener. I'm always hoping to share something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

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