Christmas

The Christmas spirit is undoubtedly in the air. Lights in the neighborhood have been strung, Christmas music is on the radio on repeat, and we’ve received one too many Black Friday sale emails from our favorite (or not so...

Perhaps this year more than ever, I've seen numerous posts on social media asking "what is your Christmas budget per child?" or "how many presents do you get your kids?" and of course the standard "what are you getting...

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It was just like any weekday morning; I was getting my kids ready for school when it happened. My super inquisitive seven-year-old asks me ‘Mama, is Santa real?’ I froze, I didn’t want to give the wrong answer and...

We are getting closer and closer to Christmas and that means ... decorating! I LOVE the holidays and the activities that come with the season but decorating with kids is an experience.  I know, I know. I’m supposed to...

As I drive around town, I see people replacing their jack-o-lanterns and skeletons for twinkle lights and wreaths. Did I miss something? With the festivities of Halloween and the spirit of Christmas, poor Thanksgiving has become the middle child of...

My house is full of STUFF. Never did I think that two adults and two children could have so many possessions. As the holidays come up, my family is making our list and checking it twice. As I look...

The last three months of the year are a whirlwind specifically for moms. We are the magic makers, the keepers of the calendars, and often burnt out from the mental load! As a seasoned mom of two, I have...

It wasn’t so long ago that I remember a time where I didn’t have everything I needed. Granted, my income was surely a lot lower than it is currently. When Christmas came along, it didn’t take me long at...

I recall specifically looking forward to the day when I would have my own family and reason to send holiday photos. Before that point, it seemed silly to send a photo of just myself or even myself and my...