Several years ago, I pulled out the baby box and found my kid’s baby outfits. I realized that their baby socks would be perfect to turn into an easy ornament. With just a few alphabet beads, some floral wire, or ribbon, you can turn baby socks into the best personal memory of their first Christmas….
It’s mid December! The month is flying by. Before you blink twice, it will be Christmas Eve and the stores will be closing early so families can gather for the holiday weekend. There are some people who make lists and never forget anything at the grocery store. But then there are others like me who…
This past weekend, our family gathered together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Just like many of you, we had a houseful of guests that ranged in ages from 2 years all the way up to 95. It was a noisy atmosphere filled with lots of laughter and stories but Grandma and I still took a…
Have you heard people say “it’s the thought that counts”? This is especially true when it comes to Christmas and giving of gifts. As I get older, I understand more every year that it really is more important to gift something special rather than trying to outspend someone else with expensive gifts. If you are…
Merry Christmas Eve! This year my daughter’s 4th grade class memorized the classic Twas the Night Before Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore. She agreed that this would be the perfect gift to you all here on Christmas Eve! Twas the Night Before Christmas
Have you gotten any Christmas cards with your friends and family members dressed in matching tops posing on the beach? What about the beautiful pictures with the matching sweaters or festive backdrops? Those cards are super special, but sometimes the 4 legged friends need their time to shine as well! I’ve been talking to my…
We all have holiday traditions that we love. I can remember the first year my babies were old enough to ooh and ahh over the beautiful lights and sparkly ornaments as I pulled them out of the box. I carefully packed them away each year so that they could safely unpack a particular box that…
Everyone knows that Christmas is not just about getting gifts, eating great food and spending time with family. Down deep, most people realize that it’s not about the gifts but about the thought behind the giving. But how do we teach the next generation of kids the spirit of giving? Here are a few ideas…
Do your kids believe in Santa? Are you passionate about making sure the children believe in Jolly St. Nick? If you are one of those parents who have been working hard to keep the dream alive but see them growing up too quickly, then maybe it’s time to think about how to transition from the…