Did you know that the week between Christmas and New Year's is referred to as Twixmas? Well, neither did I, but I kind of like the sound of it! Think about it, you're betwixt and between two major holidays...
With Christmas just around the corner, the anticipation is at an all-time high. It always amazes me how much time is spent preparing for one day out of the 365. Cooking, wrapping, shopping, baking, and the list goes on.
For...
When we first moved to the United States, we discovered that there were so many new holidays to celebrate. We were not big on holidays, I can’t say we ever celebrated more than just our birthdays and our anniversary.
The...
If you are a mom, then you are most likely experiencing the “Invisible Load.” Maybe you are aware of it or have never heard the term. For those who haven’t, it is described as the often unnoticed mental and...
On the first day of Christmas my three boys gave to me: a big mess on the floor.
On the second day of Christmas my three boys gave to me: two mismatched socks and a big mess on the floor.
On the...
Gift-giving can be stressful. As a mom, you want to make sure your family members are happy with the gift they have received. When I was growing up, my mother always had a rule for giving gifts during the...
Sometime during my two-hour drive in the dark, dropping off Halloween “boo bags” for every kid in my son’s class, it occurred to me that moms need to save some holiday magic for themselves.
Maybe you grew up associating Christmas...
Why do we go into the holiday season with a survival mode? The holidays are bound to crush us, and we must approach the season with tips and tricks up our sleeves. Well, what if we changed the narrative...
As a kid, I was not a huge fan of cooked fruit, and I wouldn’t say I liked apple sauce. It may seem strange that my dad's apple pie was one of my favorite desserts as a kid. This...
As the last leaves fall from the trees and the days turn colder, we are reminded that winter is just around the corner. It’s not only a season but a reminder that the holidays are upon us.
This can be...