My husband and I just returned from our babymoon; our little getaway in preparation for baby three’s arrival. It was splendid! Seriously, we had the most wonderful time taking a break from regular life and focusing on one another before we begin our journey as a family of five. Some people shy away from the …
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I don’t know about you, but Christmas spells impending chaos in my home. There’s an overflow of gifts and wrapping, as well as old toys and books that are no longer loved or used. All underfoot in the playroom, bedroom, hallway, dining room and car. I’m so grateful for all we have, but all the …
Christmas Day is full of opportunities to make memories with your kids! Whether you’re on the run visiting family or hunkering down at home, take a peek at these options for adding a little extra happiness to your holiday this year. 1. Begin a holiday journal. A priceless memento that will be relished year after …
It’s getting close to crunch time. Christmas is upon us and if the presents haven’t been purchased or made this is when we panic. Don’t sweat it, ladies! It’s never too late to come up with something thoughtful for Christmas. Here are some great DIY Christmas gifts… 10 Last Minute Christmas Gifts DIY Chalkboard The …
Need a break from all the shopping madness? Enjoy our take on these 11 funny Santa photos! Yeah, let’s just all cry. Santa: What would you like for Christmas? Baby: To get away from that cloud on your face! My parents dressed me in a beret and brought me to a talking cotton ball! Santa: …
The Christmas holiday is right around the corner so I headed back to WBTV Charlotte this morning to talk about how to make the holiday table fun for the kids. Here are the tips that I shared on-air. Whether they help pick the color scheme, set the table or craft the centerpiece, let kids have a …
If you are looking for something festive for your holiday table to remind the kids the reason for the season and what they are thankful for, this Snowflake Thankful Flowers craft is easy to do and kids love it. It’s as easy as making “Paint Chip Flowers” out of blue paint chips (which the kids …
This year, I’m skipping Martha Stewart and HGTV when it comes to my holiday decor and turning to the real gals in my life for inspiration! These mamas are JUST LIKE YOU AND ME — they are juggling school schedules, secret Santa shopping, normal meal prep, Christmas programs and so much more on top of …
It’s such a great idea to discover what people in other countries do to celebrate Christmas. There are so many different countries and cultures across the world, what do they do at this special time of year? Share these with your family and ! In Ireland, it’s tradition to leave mince pies and a bottle …
1. Can I get my own grocery cart? This sounds benign enough until you find yourself shopping with the equivalent of a poorly trained NASCAR driver with no concept of ankles. You spend the entire shopping trip with the feeling that gremlins are chasing you with intention of running into your heels as many times …
Mom Vacation. Not every mother gets to go on vacation. And by vacation, I mean being away from your home city at a radius of no less than 100 miles with no kids. If you go to Hawaii, but you go with your kids, you’re just working on location. There is nothing about that trip …
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time for families to connect and spend some time expressing gratitude for all they’ve been given and for one another. A time for charity opportunities, if you will. It can also be a wonderful opportunity for parents to intentionally instill gratitude through home projects, like a Gratitude Tree, or through …