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Who doesn’t dream of escaping the after Christmas winter blues by booking a weekend getaway to a cozy winter villa? Nestled in the trees surrounded by nature, rustic decor and snowflakes cascading down to the ground sits this ideal retreat.

Christmas has come and gone way too fast this year. It is easy to feel this way when I am the main planner and preparer of the holiday season. With all the work involved I always wish I could start the first of November, but I don’t feel as though that would be fair to Thanksgiving.

Crashing! Whistling! Booming! These are just a few of the words that describe the sheer excitement a simple train set evokes, especially at Christmas-time.

Celebrating spring in Northern Minnesota is a challenge to say the least! The calendar says it is officially spring March 21, but the outdoors insists on something very different each year.

Spring is officially in the air in northern Minnesota! Daily nature walks through the park, with the rushing river, birds fluttering everywhere and pussy willows filling the trees are wonderful reminders of this.

Why put forth extra effort to decorate the Easter table? Asking why we choose to do certain tasks is always a good place to start when making decisions both big and small.

This hearty and nutritious creamy potato leek soup is a perfect one-pot meal. Made with wholesome, on-hand ingredients, it’s both comforting and satisfying. Its rich flavor and easy preparation make it an instant hit.