My goal every year is to stay on top of the holiday budget while making the best of our holiday gatherings and gift exchanges. This can be a challenge, but with a little research I have been able to find gifts that make everyone happy and fit within my budget. The past few weeks I have… [Read More]
How to budget for the holiday season
We all enjoy being able to give (and receive) during the holiday season. But this time of year can be a great stress to some people. What should I buy? Did I buy enough? Did I buy the right thing? Can I afford everything? HOW MUCH DID I JUST SPEND?! Yep. It adds up fast…. [Read More]
Does Santa Wrap Gifts? And Other Tricky Questions
Is there really a Santa Claus? In my heart of hearts, my answer is still yes. There is a spirit, an energy, an air of magic, kindness, and giving that ripples its way through the Christmas season. This is Santa Claus. As a child, the Santa Magic ran strong in my house. My parents always… [Read More]
Easy Christmas Traditions You Still Have Time to Start
I am ALL for traditions. Seriously. I’m one of “those” people. I love the memories, the rituals, the comfort that comes with doing something you’ve done so many times before. It can also bring a lot of pressure though! YOU are creating the traditions your children will remember FOREVER! Yikes. I struggle with making the… [Read More]
Christmas Craft: Make Your Own Snowman Ornament
Super cute DIY Snowman ornament – your kids are sure to love it! Each year I try to make a few ornaments with my girls. Some years we make several varieties. Truthfully some of them are just fun crafts that keep us busy on cold, snowy days and are automatically destined to go on our… [Read More]
Quick and easy holiday party dishes
It’s that time of the year where holiday parties rule our calendar. Typically it’s customary to bring either a beverage for the hosts or a dish to pass around at these holiday gatherings. I used to freak out and spend hours scouring the internet for the perfect recipe that was simple yet delicious. I didn’t… [Read More]
Holiday Gift Ideas For the Whole Family
It’s the middle of November (shhh, I know it’s closer to the end. Ears covered – LA LA LA!) and I’ve purchased one present and one stocking stuffer. I’m starting to get a little anxious as I usually am much more organized around this time of year. My holiday cards aren’t even ordered yet, which… [Read More]
Christmas music is good for the soul
To say I love Christmas music is an understatement. I just love the feeling I get in my heart when I hear it AND when I sing it. I’m currently having the itch for a good old fashioned sing along. I want to invite all my friends and family over to have a few drinks,… [Read More]
Christmas Trees: Real or Fake?
My entire life, I have always had a real Christmas tree. I know that every family is different and each has its own traditions. Luckily, when I married my husband, he was on board with the real tree too. Our living room area has super high ceilings, so we always get a huge tree. We’re talking… [Read More]
Holiday Gift Guide: Toddlers and Preschoolers
I’m smack in the middle of my holiday shopping and right now, I’m wishing I had a check list that will simply tell me exactly what I should buy for my kids. My almost four year old is no help. “What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas, buddy?” “EVERYTHING!” Awesome. Thanks for… [Read More]
