Tag: Christmas
Hand-Me-Down Holidays: an Alternative Gift Giving Tradition
It all started a long, long time ago… kidding! The first COVID Christmas happened to coincide with my kids being the ripe old ages...
No Elf on the Shelf for Us
Ah, it’s December. It’s time for the good ol’ Elf on the Shelf to come roaring back into social media pics.
Yes, Sally, I...
Vermont Mom’s Favorite Vermont Gifts for Ladies
It's time for our Vermont Mom favorite Vermont gifts of 2021! We've got a fantastic series coming your way.
First to drop is, of course,...
My Family’s Trouble and Triumph Themed Christmas Tree
I found out I was pregnant with my first child at the beginning of December 1995. I wanted to surprise my husband with that...
My Favorite Last-Minute Vermont Gifts for Grown-Ups of all Ages
This holiday season is proving to be as strange as the rest of 2020, but one thing is still true: I’ll always need last-minute...
Why Santa Visits My Children For Christmas
Christmas has always been a magical time for me.
My side of the family is Catholic and, as such, we always celebrated Advent and Christmas...
Easy Holiday Craft: Salt Dough Ornaments and Gift Tags
By this point it’s no secret, I love to get creative with my kid. I also love sharing open-ended project ideas that aren’t intimidating...
Santa Claus: Man, Myth, or Legend. The Santa Debate in My...
Do you ever feel like a fraud when it comes to Santa Claus? I sure do. I came from a household where Santa Claus...
Shifting My Gifting Practices: Focusing on Experience-Based Gifts
Some of my favorite gifts to both give and receive are experience-based gifts, but I have to admit that this is a relatively new...
Pinecone Crafts: Five Easy DIY Ideas for Holiday Decor
I am not talented when it comes to drawing or painting, but I love to craft! I scour Pinterest for hours looking for fun,...
Celebrating the Holiday Season with Festive Family Traditions
While I’m not completely in love with Vermont’s below-zero winter weather, I love pretty much everything else about winter. I love watching the snow...
Traditions and Holidays: Raising My Children in an Interfaith Family
Growing up Jewish and living on Long Island, I never put any thought about what it would be like to raise children as part...
Top Ten Holiday Teacher Gifts That Any Teacher Would Love to...
Each year, I search for the perfect holiday teacher gifts for my children's teachers.
I can’t think of a better way to show my...
Baby Gifts for the Holidays: What to Consider Beyond Toys
I think many parents have realized that babies don’t need much. Once you start celebrating holidays and first birthdays, you also come to the...