While the craft stores have displayed their red and green since summer and the big box stores put out evergreens and jingle bells well before Halloween, many of us are just now starting to think about the upcoming holiday...
With November in full swing, it’s customary to say what we’re thankful for. Pinterest is buzzing with different activities and ways to demonstrate our gratitude. Facebook has begun exploding with daily posts detailing what each person is thankful for....
Are you like me - do you love the holidays? I am a total sucker for Hallmark Christmas Movies, festive music on the radio, holiday lights and decorations, and basically all things red & green! We are lucky to...
The season of giving is upon us! Now is the perfect time to give back to the community and causes that you care about. Volunteering can be a good way to connect as a family and teach your kids...
Yes, I know it's only October, but if your life is like mine, Thanksgiving and Christmas have a way of creeping up quickly! To take away a bit of the last-minute crunch, it may help to start thinking about...
Thanksgiving is the time of year that we reflect on what we have to be thankful for. As a mom I try hard to teach my children about being thankful. This means more than just teaching them to say...
Autumn is just around the corner and there are plenty of things to look forward to. I personally love to spend the cool fall days baking or making soups and chili. I will look for reasons to get together...
I’m terrible at making magic for my kids. Santa gets (burnt) break-and-bake cookies, a Leprechaun has never snuck into our house and turned a gallon of milk green, and the only fireworks we watch are from the neighborhood hooligans...
"I love your top!"
"Oh this? It's ancient!"
"Your haircolor is fabulous!"
"Ugh...my gray is getting out of control!"
"Have you lost weight?"
"Pfhhhht! I wish!"
"I saw your family photos on Facebook, they were great!"
"The photographer worked magic; I hate having my picture taken!"
"Your...
With the holiday season fast approaching, I find myself getting caught up in the busyness and consumerism that so often surrounds it. My thoughts turn toward list making, shopping, scouting the best deals, creating a picture perfect home, and...