Holidays

We have closed out 2016 and have jumped right into the new year. In January, we celebrate the life and legacy of an important historical figure, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. It is important to not just take a day...

The Holiday Season is over, Christmas trees sit sadly by the side of the road, the back of my local Target looks like a holiday graveyard, presents are neatly tucked away to be enjoyed throughout the year, and I've...

I owe Santa a thank you tonight.  He made my day...MY day, not my kids' days (though he definitely did that, too), but he made this mom's day.   I Still Believe As I was talking my two-year-old off the ledge...

The holiday season is stressful for everyone. As parents, we are buying gifts, baking cookies, wrapping presents, and trying not to kill our kids before Christmas. That’s why I bring to you four games you can play with your...

It is that time of the year. The holidays. I love the holidays with all my heart and look forward to all the excitement they bring - family gatherings, the first winter snow, decorating my home and shopping for...

If you were a pre-90’s kid in the central Ohio area, you probably made at least one visit to the downtown Lazarus to visit Santa Claus in Santaland. From the time that I was the only grandchild until I...

As I've probably mentioned before, my little nuclear family of four (plus two dogs) lives far, far away from extended family. Not Columbus vs. Cleveland far. Thousands of miles away from either branch. I'm from Texas and my husband...

It's that time of year again. It hit me like a brick wall on December 1st.  As a blogger, I spend a lot of time on social media. It's part of the "job," so to speak.  But many of my friends...

These quick and easy Reindeer Breakfast Treats are a fun way to get your kids in the holiday spirit first thing in the morning!  This recipe for Reindeer Breakfast Treats is a little simpler than most of my recipes. It's not...

You’ve probably seen the Christmas book advent calendars floating around on Pinterest, and if you haven't, the idea is that your kid gets to unwrap one Christmas or winter themed book to read each day until Christmas Eve. On...