Three Glitter Hearts :: Christmas Traditions Don't Have To Be Rigid
"Mommy! It's a glitter heart!" My three year old precariously hangs his third heart-shaped ornament on a single Christmas tree branch. "Three, like me!" he says, gesturing to the...
After you’ve shopped till you dropped, wrapped all the gifts and put out Santa’s cookies, you can’t help but wonder what you may see under the tree for yourself. While the picture-perfect morning would include the kids all around...
I'm not a minimalist per se, but our oldest child was born in November, so before I knew it our first Christmas as parents was here. And it was a doozie. There were so many adorable clothes and accessories...
One would think that the world would have a flow chart or a play book in navigating everything Covid by now. Most are pretty versed in how to mask up, social distance, and sanitize, sanitize, sanitize but does anyone...
Christmas Memories
There is a magic to the holiday season, no matter what your age. The twinkling lights, seeing Santa waving from his chair, and the smells of holiday treats can all ignite a nostalgic feeling of holidays past.
I didn't...
Dear Chocolate Santa,
Just four short months before Christmas and we are grieving your loss and the tradition you created. Some may have called you Chocolate Santa, others 7th Ward Santa, and those who worked with you affectionately called you...
This is the time of year that there are always events and parties to attend. I mean, did you see our Holiday Event Guide? There is certainly no shortage of things to do this holiday season.
If you are like...
Why I Am Determined to Make Christmas Photos Happen
This year has been extremely difficult for everyone. 2020 is a year to remember but not in the way we want. Being a toddler mom, I have all these expectations for...
The time is upon us. The five-week obstacle course that is the holiday season. From Friendsgiving to Thanksgiving Dinner to school Christmas plays to Holiday teas to concerts to parties – we cram in just as much fun as...
Listen, I was one of those people that was adamant about waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to put up my Christmas tree. I am not one to look at the clock on October 31st and take my witches...
Imagine this holiday scene with me: stacks of dirty dishes, random items strewn about, and you're hunched over the stove stirring some kind of soup while the rest of the family lounges on the couch watching tv and not...
My daughter's innocence is one of my favorite things about her. The carefree giggles, worry free play time, and blind belief in things she is told makes me happier than almost anything else. So, last year when I realized...
Our Elf
We got our Elf on the Shelf in 2012. I thought it would be a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit and help motivate the kids to behave and get along. For the most part, she's...
A Mom's 12 Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, the mom life gave to me
A tree that needs redecorating
On the second day of Christmas, the mom life gave to me
Two leaky pipes
And a tree that needs redecorating
On...