Holidays
How My Son Saved My Christmas Spirit
My father was larger than life. He wasn’t perfect, and we didn’t always get along, but he was an amazing dad. Especially…
My Love/Hate Relationship with Santa
My oldest daughter, soon to be 8 years old, sipped her hot cocoa thoughtfully, the white lights of our Christmas tree reflected…
A Gift Guide for the Commuting Mom
Whether you’re in your car for hours every day or take public transportation to and from work, there are small indulgences that…
No Elfen Tattletales Here :: Why I Chose to Leave the Elf on the (Store) Shelf!
Photo of “Elf on the Shelf” courtesy Michel Curi via Flickr I’m the mom you roll your eyes at. I go ALL…
Holidays Are Better With Kids
It’s no surprise that having kids throws wrenches into how you live your life. Sometimes they are wonderful wrenches, though. Here are…
Holidays 2,000 Miles From Family :: How We Created Our Own Thanksgiving Traditions
I love the holidays. Especially Thanksgiving. I love the food, I love the parties, I love the traditions, I love the feel…
Veterans Day :: More Than Just Another Day Off
School is closed, the post office is closed — but do your children know WHY? As the wife of a veteran, I…
A Family Gratitude Challenge :: 5 Ways to Practice Thanksgiving Daily
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity… it makes…
Hosting Halloween :: Family Traditions for a Festive Holiday
I come from a family that embraces Halloween. For us, this holiday is a great excuse to get everyone together, and we’ve…
