Tag: Christmas

Hand-Me-Down Holidays: an Alternative Gift Giving Tradition

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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...