I have to be honest. I have a love/hate relationship with our Advent calendar. I'm a hot mess on a normal day, so adding a daily activity to an already crazy time of year just pushes the gas on...
When the Magic of Christmas Littles is Gone
I am a mom of 3 - two teens and a toddler - so when a friend posted on her Facebook the other day,“I just want to buy something American Girl or Lego,”...
Why You Should Recycle Your Tree
Recycling your Christmas tree directly impacts our state! Each year, Louisiana loses miles of coastal wetlands. By recycling your tree, you help provide a natural fence of trees that slows the erosion of the coast,...
Christmas does not come after Halloween.
There. I said it.
Am I the only one who's noticing the Christmas holidays creeping in closer and closer? Suddenly, the day after Halloween marks the time to take out the tree and lawn decorations....
Jolabokaflod
Last year, I read about Jolabokaflod, or the Yule Book Flood; a tradition that takes place in Iceland. I was so excited to start this tradition in my own family, especially after watching Frozen's Holiday Special ten-thousand times and feeling...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Canal Place.
But First... a Selfie with Santa! Canal Place Santa is the BEST!
The holidays come with their fair share of excitement, with the big man himself topping the list for many children. There...
A Quick and Easy guide to the 12 days of Christmas {Grown-Up Edition}
The holiday season can be daunting with so many things to remember from school plays and parties to the plethora of gifts required for teachers, coaches, friends...
Holidays are supposed to bring happiness, joy, and peace, right? If anything can test a relationship with your spouse, it’s decorating the Christmas tree. Growing up, my dad didn’t have much input with holiday décor or plans. Many times,...
The Five Golden Rules to Surviving the Holidays with Your In-laws
As the frenzy of Thanksgiving draws to an end, I would like to share a story about my relationship with my in-laws. I'm not from here. And apparently, it's...
It’s the holiday season! Not sure about anyone else, but I’m so excited to see all the festive lights, drink eggnog or hot chocolate then get cozy in my matching PJs, with my family while watching so many holiday...
Disclosure :: this guide is sponsored by Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe.
Toys For All Ages :: A Guide to Developmentally Appropriate Gifts
We have all been there. Scrambling to shop for gifts for nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors but unsure what toys...
For a while, you've been toying with the idea to get a puppy, and the little one is just out of the "crawl over and pull their fur" stage. Or maybe the family thinks a guinea pig is a...
“Good afternoon Mrs. Archangel, we are wondering if you and your wife would be willing to care for a 4 month old African American male.”
On an unpredictable November afternoon is when we received a call that would inevitably...
What is Santa?
"Does she still believe in Santa?"
I've been hearing that question frequently lately as my sweet eleven year old approaches another Christmas still having that "sparkle" in her eye. "Yes, she still believes in Santa," I reply each...