Christmas

2020 has been a year of firsts for all of us. The change has been novel and, at times, overwhelming. But I dare to say that none of us have felt it more than those who became new and...

Here we go, Mamas. It's our Superbowl. That sprint that starts at Halloween and culminates in New Year's celebrations... well except in Louisiana because then we have Epiphany and Mardi Gras season... but I digress. The merry magic-making holiday sweep...

In the month of December, they seem to be lurking around every corner. Chipped, sprinkled, iced, plain, they’re waiting at parties, in break rooms, and on your kitchen counter. A good one is oh, so good, and a poorly...

Many people are scared to try breadmaking, but this gorgeous and foolproof artisan loaf is sure to be a family favorite. My dad, ever the staunch critic, even called it restaurant-worthy! The key to the perfect crusty loaf is...

The most controversial thing I can tell any mom in 2020 is “I don’t use Amazon.” We moms all experienced the terror that an international pandemic can do to our shopping trends. Not only was it more dangerous to...

I. Love. Christmas. I love the colors: the traditional red and green, the ritzy look of black and gold, red and black plaid with fur that makes everyone look like they live their lives chopping wood and building log cabins,...

With 5 fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this month has been A LOT. Some would even say too much. Too much drinking, too much eating, too much family drama, too much on your list for school events, and then there’s...

I am starting to get anxious about the holidays and pleasing everyone. It is such a struggle to balance it all that I do not even want to attend. We live far from family so we always travel for the...

"Advent is a time to wait. Not quite time to celebrate. Light the candles one by one, 'till this Advent time is done. Christmas Day will soon be here, time for joy and time for cheer." All four of my...

Our daughter isn't just our only child. She's the only granddaughter/niece or nephew on both sides of our family. That means she has three loving great-grandparents, five grandparents, and six aunts and uncles all asking the question, "What does...