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…
Do you decorate for Thanksgiving? I love the fall colors of the trees, the crispness of the air and the time to be thankful and celebrate with family and friends. Whether you are looking forward to the turkey dinner, apple pie or want to find some crafty ways to decorate, I’ve got some great DIY…
How do you plan to celebrate the holidays with your extended family? It can be expensive to exchange gifts with every cousin, aunt, uncle, niece and nephew but you definitely want to do something special with the people you love. Here are some ideas to help you plan for holiday family memories. Make Plans for…
Did you know that the Morton Salt Girl is 100 years old? Our family will take any reason to celebrate and have a birthday party. So when I heard that the Morton Salt Girl was turning 100, we knew we wanted to hop in and celebrate too! We decided to mix up some homemade icecream…
I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. #MyHeroMom Moms are superheros! That doesn’t mean that each Mom is perfect, but Moms do heroic things every day. Today we celebrate Mother’s Day. We honor those women…