Marci Seither

I remember going to my Grandma Upton’s house and having a cloud of sugar laced yumminess greet us at the front door. Divinity and caramels wrapped in rectangles of wax paper were among her specialties and Christmas just wouldn’t be the same if she didn’t make enough to fill a platter for guests who happened [...]

I was just talking to a friend about the different Holiday expenses and how fast they add up. One of the things mentioned was gift bags and wrapping. While I may not have my fudge started yet we do have our packages ready to fill. Creative packaging that doesn’t cost more than the gift!  Six [...]

For the past several years “the Cousins” have drawn names for Christmas gift giving. There was a price limit and it needed to be hand made. However, family dynamics changed and everyone became too busy during the Holidays to put in the effort. It was suggested we skip the gift giving thing this year and [...]

    Last year Amy and I found this gem of a recipe for homemade graham crackers. All I can say is Yummo! They are so addictive. As an extra little treat, I drizzled a some almond bark across the top. I think the best part, besides the fact that I can make up 4 batches [...]

Several years ago I attempted to make a picture perfect Fall food- Butter Nut Squash. Now, for some, this may not be a big deal. But, if you have grown up on peas, corn and carrots- tackling something from the cover of a Martha Stewart magazine can be overwhelming.  It looked amazing. I pulled the [...]

Last Tuesday Scott and Amy dressed up for their first choir performance. They are both in the Colfax High School choir and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The songs were perfect, the tone and volume were amazing, but the very best part of my evening started on the front porch when they both emerged from [...]

We hit the ground running as soon as we made it back to California. We arrived home at about 1 am. The next afternoon I was volunteering as a lifeguard for one of our favorite events of the summer. Special Needs Camp. I have been the lifeguard since Jack, now 11 was just a toddler. [...]

What a beautiful day for a wedding! Yesterday we had the honor of witnessing two people make a vow to love ~ honor~ and respect from that day forward. Michael Vennerstrom’s and his new bride AnnMarie was breathtaking as  she walked down the isle to “Great is Thy Faithfulness”. We were thankful we were able [...]

It is hard to believe that our visit in Fergus Falls is over and we are heading back to the Twin Cities for the grand finale of the Seither’s Great Adventure ~ Michael Vennerstrom’s wedding. We spent more time in Fergus than anywhere else. Three nights in one place! Staying with Melissa and Jerry was [...]

It felt so good to sleep in and start the day with a big breakfast, which was a great thing since spent the rest of the day learning about mummies, animals and other cultures at the Field Museum then as a special treat we took a bus to meet up with Aunt Corrine at the [...]