Oh how I love all the magic and traditions that seem to come with this time of year! I have always loved them, but seeing the holidays through the eyes of a child is truly magical. My kids squeal with delight when we pass houses with lights up….
Wrapping paper and bows are available everywhere now, but pretty soon all the packages start to look the same. So, how do you make your packages stand out? Try some of the unique gift wrapping ideas below – some are whimsical and remind you of your childhood; others…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of ShopRunner. The opinions and text are all mine. The holidays are in full swing around us, are you done with your shopping yet? I am done shopping for my kids but I still have to pick up…
It’s finally feeling like Christmas around here! We’ve been listening to Christmas music starting early this week and already have our holiday plans well under way! Today, my husband and boys are headed to the store to pick out a real live Christmas tree! It will be our first year…
What brings your family closer together? For me, my family enjoys bonding over games and treats. After a long day of work, there’s nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than family game night. Because there are only 2 adults and a toddler in my family, my husband and I…
Every year, on Christmas Eve, we gather together as a family. As part of our yearly Christmas Eve traditions, we sing carols, eat yummy goodies, get a new pair of pajamas, and most importantly we act out the nativity scene with all the kids around. It’s always been…
Have the perfect tree but nothing to hang on it? Or do you have a new tree and are just getting started collecting decorations for it? You could go buy ornaments, but money is already tight this time of year. Never fear, there are a ton of great…
My favorite holiday tradition is our book advent. I know many of our readers have this same tradition, but if not, basically your just wrap 24 or 25 of your favorite holiday stories up. Each night let your kids unwrap one book and read it together as a…
The ingredients in this delicious and decadent oatmeal cookie hand scrub will leave your work worn hands soft and smooth. The scent creates an aroma therapy experience that cant help but leave you with a smile on your face (and a cookie craving or two). A perfect fall…
Part of our yearly Christmas traditions is spending Christmas Eve singing carols together as an extended family. Years and years ago, my mom made each member of our family a printable Christmas Songbook. It was perfect to have a book for each family member so we could sign…
The Holiday season is extremely stressful. As parents, we seem to try to outdo ourselves every year. From morning to night, we cram our days with holiday preparation and activities to make it perfect for our little ones. When I get extra busy or stressed, I tend to…
Nothing is quite as fun as building up excitement for Christmas morning with your children! I always love seeing my little boys faces light up as we gear up for the holidays by putting up a Christmas tree, counting down the days, and carrying out our annual traditions…