As we enter the holiday season, here’s my reminder to myself and all of my readers to not get too busy with the season that you forget to be present with your family and friends. Here are some tangible ideas that will help you connect with people you love and make memories that will last….
Have you been bitten by the travel bug? If you have, then you know that every day you are dreaming about your next adventure. You find ways to incorporate adventure and new experiences into every part of your life. And that, of course, means that even when you are planning baby showers, wedding gifts, birthday…
What do you get grandparents for Christmas? By the time they reach the grandparent stage, they pretty much have everything they need, right? And if they don’t have it, they can go out and buy it when they need it during the year. Finding the perfect gift for grandparents may take a little more creativity…
It is the season for family gatherings, get-togethers, and mini-holiday reunions. One of the best parts about getting together is finding ways to laugh and make memories. I love it when we get to spend time with our aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins. It gets loud sometimes with all the noise of the chatter, laughter,…
There are some friendships that are treasures! These are the friends that you don’t talk to every day or hear from every week, but you know that they are always there. These friends have seen you at your best and worst and yet they still like you! When you call them, you don’t waste time…
I love a good clean, family-friendly movie to watch on a cold winter night. But I’ll be honest, I’m not much for Hallmark “boy-meets-girl” movies. I much prefer movies that tell a story and inspire me to be something better. If you are looking for some movies that are light on language and safe for…
When kids are little, it is fairly easy to shop for the holidays. We know what toys or animals they love, and we find something that will light up their eyes and give them something new to explore. But how do you shop for your kids when they are in college or living on their…
All year long, we have been creating custom mugs with the Cricut Mug Press to share with family and friends. This year as we prepare for the holiday season, I am teaming up with my Mom and Aunt to create personalized mugs to share with children in the community and around the world. This week…