Holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to write about the wondrous joy of gift giving. Seriously, isn't it a joy to...

Why can’t you just be like everyone else? Because I’m not like everyone else. Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday celebrated in December (usually)*, is all about being...

I knew today was my day to post something but to be honest with you I had no idea what to write about.  I’m...

I don't know about you, but the holidays were crazy at my house. There was a constant flow of family members in and out....

Every year, when the leaves start to fall, I can’t help but get excited. I love all things fall: apple-picking, carving pumpkins, Halloween, baking...

The holiday buzz this year is around the convergence of two holidays - Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. This won't take place again for another 79,000...

I hate fall. I am apparently the only basic mom out there that despises the cooler air, changing leaves, chunky sweaters, and pumpkin spice...

It's the holiday season. And while the stores are piled with all things peppermint, another yearly custom is about to occur. The one where some...

I really enjoy Halloween. I love seeing everyone dressed up and their creative costumes, haunted houses, the Teal Pumpkin Project, and the fun events planned...

Are you traumatized by current events? Feel like you and everyone else are wrapped up in it, and yet you cannot find footing? Did you just trip on your rotting jack-o-lantern on the way down your front steps to get the latest 25lbs of gift catalogs in the mail? Don’t get overwhelmed. I’ll help you get through these 2 months of Christmas preparations with advice from someone who has never celebrated Christmas.

December is a wonderful time of year, full of holiday traditions and time spent with family and friends. It’s also the most expensive time of...

Let’s celebrate Halloween with a fun treat! This cute Halloween spiderweb cake is easy to make and delicious to eat! My kids absolutely love celebrating...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While we are planning our menus and decorating our tables, it's easy to forget that not everyone will...

Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers. There are hearts, chocolate candies, cute little cards, and flowers everywhere. For many people, it’s also a...