Gingerbread cookies are such a classic treat for the holidays.
I have always loved eating gingerbread cookies, but I just bought mine from a store....
As we move farther into the month of Thanksgiving and begin the holiday season, we’re surrounded by people asking what we’re thankful for.
I decided...
Pumpkin pie is an essential part of a Thanksgiving meal. But not for my family.
My husband and kids hate pumpkin pie. While I like...
What non-food Valentine's Day treats can I send to school with my children?
When I was in school, everyone gave out candy with their Valentine's...
I had been just a normal adult male, a grandpa, going about a normal life, until one recent day I learned that I had...
The holidays are fast approaching and I am getting excited. I am one of those people who loves everything about the holidays and sharing...
It’s the holidays and the one time of year we let ourselves indulge in the pleasure of watching the same old movies over and...
My mother in law doesn't know that Pinterest exists. I think someday soon I should introduce her, though, because she employs an ancient technique...
Welcome to our newest series, Weekend Wednesdays! Each Wednesday we will be sharing a handful of local happenings taking place that weekend that are...
::Photo by Kristy Dooley Photography::
As we get ready to enter 2014, I wanted to take a chance to reflect on the past year.
Being a...
My children love to get advent calendars at the beginning of every December.
Advent calendars help them count down the days until Christmas. They also...
Pre-pandemic, one of the most popular gift trends for birthdays and holidays appeared to be experience gifts. I think we will start to see...
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...
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The holidays are here and as busy moms, we need a few...

















