Preteens are a tough age when it comes to gift-buying. They aren't little girls anymore but not quite teens. If you're like me, you don't want to just dole out money, so finding special gifts that preteen girls will...
I never thought that anyone, especially not the Grinch could really steal Christmas. Well, Dr. Seuss was on to something because, in 2019, Grief Stole My Christmas.
If you recall, in the book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch...
I am a Christmas lover. My house is fully decorated on the inside by early November, I have a tree in every room (including at our hunting camp), and am known for going overboard on the holiday in every...
I know, I know. It’s a rite of passage in a child’s life. It’s magical. Their faces light up and there is an innocence in their belief. I am depriving my children of the joy that comes with believing in...
The holidays are my favorite time of year, specifically Christmas. The music, the decorations, the spirit - I can't help but get swallowed up in the fun of it all! And I now love the experience of holidays with...
Several years ago, my mother-in-law shared a recipe for Apple Pie Moonshine with me. It's not a true moonshine, it's more like a big batch cocktail that's super strong. It's got an incredible apple cinnamon flavor with a hint...
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Over Summer, Ready for Fall (and Winter) :: 15 Recommended Reads
I'm a bookworm and I love fall and winter most, so here's a list of books to get you sippin' apple cider and...
Another Christmas season has passed and, as you take a moment to breathe, you realize you forgot to send out Christmas cards. Or maybe (like I did last year) you ordered them and left them on a counter never...
The holiday season is fast approaching, and wish lists are being built! I know there’s a call for experience-based gifts over physical toys, but truth be told, at the risk of my house bursting at the seams with more...
One of my love languages is gift giving. I have always been that person that will see something for a friend and buy it and give it them for no other reason than to make them smile. I take...
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How to Flock Your Own Christmas Tree :: It's Super Easy!
In my house, the Christmas decorations come out of the attic at the beginning of November (I know, I know) but that normally...
A Working Mom’s Aversion to the Christmas Season
Does your chest start to tighten when you think of all that you need to do to prepare for Christmas? Do you procrastinate buying gifts or wrapping them? Do you dread putting...
Double the Joy
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term melting pot as, “a place where a variety of peoples, cultures, or individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole.” This term perfectly describes both my city and my household. My hometown of...
The question during the holidays is always “What in the world are we buying our family and friends this holiday season?”
It brings just as much anxiety as trying to figure out what to eat for dinner every night.
For some...