Farewell to 2014
A this year comes to a close and I take the time to refelct on the past 12 months, I feel somewhat surprised to be able to smile. This year has definitely not been the …
Category: Time to Celebrate
Santa Claus is Coming?
Well, another Christmas has come and gone successfully. The kids are happy with their spread of new treasures and now we get to spend the day playing with all our new toys after spending yesterday …
The Greatest Things About Christmastime
Sparkles, lights and shiny things! Christmas Carols Time off Wrapping Presents Holiday Baking Decorating Snow Covered Trees Sales! Holiday Cheer Family Time
Handprint and Footprint Crafts
I’ve become a little obsessed with art projects that involve using my little ones’ hand and foot prints. Maybe it’s because they’re growing so fast and I’m trying to hold onto all their itty-bitty-ness but …
Homemade Gingerbread Houses: Tips for Decorating Gingerbread Houses as a Family
Decorating gingerbread houses has become a tradition in our family. It’s something my mommy-in-law introduced our first Christmas in Ireland (after schlepping kits all the way across the ocean!) and we’ve done them every year …
Quick and Easy Christmas Decorations
If you’re a procrastinator and haven’t gotten around to putting up your Christmas decorations yet or if you’re looking for inspiration for perking up your Christmas decorations (or maybe you’re planning after Christmas clearance shopping …
German Christmas Markets
One of my most favorite trips we took while living abroad was our tour of the German Christmas Markets. It’s hard not to get in the Christmas spirit when you’re surrounded by lights, crafts and …
Early Arrivals
It’s like Christmas came early in our house. All our Black Friday shopping was not actually for Christmas, but stuff we needed now. Honeybun got a new bike. We’ve been looking for a good deal …
Makeovers for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Tired of Turkey sandwiches yet? since I hosted Thanksgiving dinner this year (and cooked waaaay too much!) I was left with tons of Thanksgiving leftovers. Not being a sandwich fan myself, I’ve tried to find …
Thanksgiving Firsts
This year we are home for Thanksgiving. It’s not our first Thanksgiving at home, but it is our children’s first Thanksgiving in Florida. I’m thankful our little family is celebrating Thanksgiving in our own home …