My maiden name is Noel and my first name is Mary, so it only makes sense that I was born to love Christmas. Christmas music, holiday celebrations and presents are always standouts to the season, but one of the...
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...
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I LOVE the holidays. From Halloween all the way through New Years Day, I have a deep love for them and what they bring: cooler...
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...
Kids Love Stories
From birth and beyond, fiction is presented to us and typically, this is where we fall in love with reading. Once Upon a Time ... are the words we look for when we know something wonderful is...
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...
Five Realistic Tips for Managing Your Weight During the Holidays
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but being jolly doesn’t mean that you have to acquire St. Nick’s waistline or that you have to feel like a stuffed turkey every...
I have loved Christmas as long as I can remember. The magic, the lights, the music, the sweaters and of course, the presents. I know that gifts are a HUGE part of the holiday and children naturally get super...
I always dreamed of Christmasing as a mom. I just knew I’d be as awesome at it as my mom. Every year was absolutely magical and fun. She and my dad had to work extra hard to make everything...
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...
Okay, we are now in the intense part of the holiday season. Everywhere I look, I see elves, advent calendars, and gift ideas galore. And of course, I’ve been bombarded with the big guy… Santa.
Now I’ve already told you...
This Christmas will be the first Christmas I will be waking up alone. Even when we were separated, I stayed the night on the couch at my children’s father's home during the holidays. It was our original home and...
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No Fail Cheese Boards, Wine Pairings And Other Holiday Entertaining Tips
For the holiday season, Global Cheese Buyer Cathy Strange has great tips for creating a foolproof cheese plate, while our...
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‘Tis the Season(ing) :: Budget-Friendly Spice-y Holiday Gifts
If you made it through that punny title, thank you. Glad you're here!
We are approaching that time of year when thinking of my list of people...