Tag: Christmas

Reduce Stress In 10 Minutes {or less}

When did the Holidays become the most STRESSFUL time of the year, instead of the most wonderful? I love this time of year. But it's...

Children Can Experience the Joy of Giving this Holiday Season in...

There is a lot of buzz this year about giving experiences instead of material gifts this holiday season. I am huge fan of this concept....

{Kids in the Kitchen} Holiday Cookies

Getting your kid involved in the kitchen is a beautiful experience. No, a messy experience. No, a lovely experience. A rewarding experience? Well, we're...

Breaking up with The Elf on the Shelf

                  The Elf on the Shelf craze is a supermom's (or superdad's) dream. Who wouldn't relish in the freedom of frequently reminding their child that Santa...

How to Create the Perfect Advent Calendar

Christmas is my favorite time of year.  I love the carols, the lights, the decorations, the cheerfulness, the nostalgia, the traditions.  Last year, we...

Leaving on a Jet Plane…with Kids

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, that means you’re getting ready to fly. We all know things like getting...

The Day I Almost Vetoed Santa: 24 Days of Christmas

I vetoed Santa Clause the second I found out I was pregnant with our first child. I didn't want to "do Santa." I went...