This may be our first year to introduce the Elf on the Shelf to our kiddos, but I've been scouring the internet for over a decade preparing for this! Long before I even met my husband, I started a...
Christmas does not come after Halloween.
There. I said it.
Am I the only one who's noticing the Christmas holidays creeping in closer and closer? Suddenly, the day after Halloween marks the time to take out the tree and lawn decorations....
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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...
For a while, you've been toying with the idea to get a puppy, and the little one is just out of the "crawl over and pull their fur" stage. Or maybe the family thinks a guinea pig is a...
Following a day of toddler shenanigans that included "sword" fights and listening to continuous poor renditions of bad 80 beats, I was compelled to compose my top worst, and most annoying, kid toys ever.
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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...
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...
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...
The holiday season is amongst us and that often includes lots of family and friends. For our little family this means a December full of events all month leading up to Christmas. Christmas Day is our ultimate juggling act...
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My family loves the holiday season especially for the food it inspires. We love to entertain and more often than not, the evenings are centered...
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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...
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Toys For All Ages :: A Guide to Developmentally Appropriate Gifts
We have all been there. Scrambling to shop for gifts for nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors but unsure what toys...
One of my favorite things about the holidays has always been gift wrapping. I realize that many find it time-consuming, stressful, and wasteful, but I’ve always enjoyed grabbing a mug of hot cocoa or a glass of wine, turning...
Ready or not!! It's time to start preparing for Christmas!
If you have a huge budget and a big fat bank account, you can skip this post if you like! But, if Christmas seems to cost you a fortune, and...