Christmas

Clearly, this isn’t my first Christmas;  this will be the 30th one I have under my belt. Nor is it my husband and I’s first Christmas together;  this will be number five for us (third as a married couple)....

So the Christmas classic goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” But, what if home is in multiple places? Home is easy to define when we’re young. It’s family–no matter how they are related or affiliated to you–it’s where...

When I saw an idea of the 25 Books of Christmas a few years ago I knew we had to do it. We didn’t have many Christmas traditions yet since my son was still so young. But I wanted...

It’s the season of giving! For kids, that can mean the season of receiving – getting lots and lots of new toys and games. And that’s wonderful! It’s fun to spoil our kids once a year and make it...

When I was in college, I briefly worked in an engraving and embroidery shop. It was incredibly satisfying — the work was precise and challenging enough to keep things interesting.  It was rewarding to see the physical results and...

It was frigid cold, and you could cut the tension in the car with a knife. “Why do I try to do fun stuff?” I muttered under my breath. I was irritated. What was supposed to be the perfect...

Having a Christmas/Holiday party this year? Check out these fun games to play and keep people occupied during the party!   Games for the Kids: Trim The Tree This game is played by dividing the kids up into groups. Give each group...

Celebrate the holiday season with many wonderful family-friendly events happening in the Iowa City area. From visits with Santa to kids events and local shopping—grab your calendar and start planning to celebrate the spirit of the season. Many holiday events...

The holidays are underway, and in our house that means a calendar filled with activities from late October through Christmas. I never used to give it much thought. We genuinely enjoyed the busy schedule, even amidst the bumps. But...

The Christmas season is under way! There is no shortage of advertisements for the perfect gizmos. The grocery stores are fully stocked with all the fixin's. Moms are gearing up and making a list of all their to-dos, and...