Is Santa Claus really real? My oldest daughter started doubting the validity of a real Santa Claus when she was about nine years old. Then she found some of our wrapping paper from the previous year that was designated...
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My Slovak Heritage
To put it simply (and in the most lovingly way possible), I am an American mutt. Don't get me wrong--I pride myself in...
'Tis the season to be jolly, am I right? One of my favorite things about the holidays is pajamas. As a child, I remember on Christmas Eve when my mom and her sisters would give all the kiddos matching...
For as long as I can recall, my mom has always fixed her highly anticipated macaroni and cheese for Thanksgiving and Christmas day. My mom, a health conscious woman, throws caution to the wind two days out of the...
Christmas is coming and the dreaded teacher gift dilemma is coming. Finding a way to show your child's teacher how much you love and appreciate them without breaking the bank can prove to be a difficult task.
Here are the...
Fall is such a fun time of the year. Sweaters, fuzzy hats, s'mores, and firepits. Fall also symbolizes the beginning of the holiday season. Here are some quick and fun Holiday cocktails that are sure to be a hit...
Holly Jolly Hotel Hop :: My New Favorite Holiday Tradition
We kicked off December with our first annual holiday hotel hop! Organized by my magical mother and wonderful cousin, the adults-only of our annual beach krewe decided we wanted to...
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Navigating Holiday Travel with Kids: LCMC Health Urgent Care's Guide to a Healthy Journey
The holiday season is upon us, and for many families, that means hitting the road or...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Canal Place. That said, we love the idea of joining Canal Place for this FREE event - where you can snap your own awesome Santa pictures!
Snap a Selfie with Santa at Canal Place
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There is no Christmas in our house. No tree, no Santa. Our family is Jewish, which for us means December 25th is a peaceful day where we eat Chinese food and enjoy an otherworldly quiet while most of the...
What to Buy for the 15 Year Old on Your List
As kids get older, it gets harder to shop for them. What do you buy when they give you a blank look when you ask "what do you want...
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Don't Miss Santa's Arrival Celebration at Lakeside Shopping Center
Join us at Lakeside Shopping Center to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with Santa's Arrival Celebration! On November...
Christmas without my kids.
For the first time in our six-year-long, positive parenting journey, I will not have my children at all on Christmas Day. Their father‘s family is going on a trip to Mexico! A tropical Christmas with...
The beloved game can be so fun yet cause playful fights between friends and family.
Well, if you’ve ever played with some of the people I have then you would understand. I enjoy playing the White Elephant Game, but I...