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When it comes to DIY Christmas ornaments and other homemade crafts, I must admit I feel torn. I’m not a super crafty person but I do enjoy sharing the creative process with my girls, and they in turn revel in the rare opportunity to turn our dining room into a total disaster zone. (We may not make crafts often, but… Read More
The holidays can be wonderful, joyful, blissful – and incredibly stressful. My list of things to do seems to be growing quicker by the hour and the amount of time to get things accomplished shrinking at an even faster pace. I’m guessing it may be the same for you. I’m hoping that by sharing my annual Holiday Gift Guide for… Read More
First, I have a confession to make: Valentine’s Day isn’t my favorite holiday. Not. Even. Close. Don’t get me wrong; I’m all about encouraging kids to celebrate love and practice kindness (and I wouldn’t turn down a romantic dinner followed by a sampling of Belgian chocolate for myself). But the candy overload, the commercialism and the plastic trinkets from China… Read More
Christmastime. So many things to do and so little time. Christmas cards to write, holiday parties to attend, cookies to bake, gingerbread houses to make, presents to wrap, feasts to cook and Elfs to move around the shelves. All in the name of giving our kids the BEST. CHRISTMAS. EVER. And although there’s absolutely nothing wrong with creating a little… Read More
This time of the year a lot of our energy is focused on preparing for and celebrating various holidays. Maybe it’s the Scandinavian in me, but I LOVE the dark, cold season and everything that comes with it: Lighting candles, making and eating traditional holiday foods, seeing extended family, playing board games and cozying up in front of the fireplace… Read More
