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…
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…
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…
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…
When you go on vacation, you need a place to stay that gives you the comforts of home. When we were planning our mini-vacation recently, I knew we wanted to visit and experience downtown Philadelphia but I wasn’t sure where we should stay. So, I did the smart thing. I contacted the people who know…
How do you display Christmas Cards? Do you tape them to the fireplace mantle? Around a door frame? on a shelf? In a basket? Getting Christmas Cards in the mail is a highlight of every season, but if you can’t see them, it’s harder to enjoy them. We have traditionally taped them to a door…
Earlier this week, I spent 2 hours with my 6-year-old picking out the perfect gift! He was determined to find the perfect Christmas present for his big brother. Now, it may not have seemed like the perfect gift for you or me, but my 6-year-old knows what his big brother will laugh about. I wanted…