Over the years, I’ve seen a ton of Elf on the Shelf content online: hilarious photos, rants and complaints, elf kits and ideas, parents helpfully reminding other parents to move their elf, and so on.
I knew from the first...
We lost Drew 8 years ago (his story here), which seems like both yesterday and a lifetime ago all at once. Out of his amazing and meaningful life have been born many lessons (mostly unwanted but still treasured) and...
The Holidays Are All About The Family You Created
Well, it's that time of year again -- the holidays are right around the corner! A fun, exciting season full of relaxation, traditions, and quality family time.
But it's not like that...
I miss my mom so much everyday but especially during the holidays. I miss her terribly. Her absence is deafening. Christmas, a holiday where family dives in togetherness, food, love, laughter, and memories. Add traditions to the mix, and...
I asked my almost ten-year old daughter the other day what she wanted for Christmas. She gave me a short list of about three things and said "I really don't know Mom."
My seven-year old, on the other hand, made...
Remember when you were younger and your parents would say "All I want for Christmas is kids who get along" or "All I want for Christmas is for help with the chores?"
I. Get. It. Now.
Most of the things that...
Every year when Halloween approaches and stores begin rolling our their holiday decorations, I start seeing and hearing a lot of grumbling about how we shouldn't decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving. And every year, like a good girl, I wait until after Thanksgiving...
This year for Thanksgiving, my little family of three did a first! And after enjoying it so much, I think everyone should try it at least once.
We are not New Orleans natives but hail from Texas. This means that...
Dear Santa,
I'm typing this while I joyfully listen to Christmas music playing through the Echo Dot you so kindly brought our family last year. I've also already watched my first Christmas Rom-Com, bought wrapping paper, put up a few...
The most wonderful time of the year
Holidays can be fun and exciting. They also can be one of the most stressful times of the year. I love boundaries. I love talking about them because I find them fascinating and...
I always cringe when I hear someone say: "Money is too tight, I can't give anything this year." If you're reading this, likely on an electronic device, chances are very good that if you moved some things around or...
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Returns to New Orleans for a Magical Holiday Experience
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is back for another exciting season.
Rail Events Productions is...
I don’t know about yours, but my kids are all about getting in the holiday spirit! When it’s Christmas, they love all things Christmas! They want to watch every holiday movie (three times), bake every holiday cookie, and they...
Santa Never Came to my House ... Until I Had Kids
Growing up in a Jewish family, I was surrounded by classmates and neighbors celebrating Christmas, while we celebrated other things instead. I was the kid who knew Santa didn’t...