2016 is coming to a close, fast! Believe me, I am not rushing these last few days because I LOVE the holidays. This time of year always makes think--and let’s be honest--there is a lot to reflect upon this...
Creating special Christmas traditions makes the holiday season so memorable for many families. Growing up, my family had one Christmas tradition that nobody else I knew shared. Some of my absolute favorite childhood memories are tied into this tradition.
Every year...
Holiday Memories
Laura
The Gift of Family
I grew up in this big, unruly, dysfunctional family. There were five of us. I was the oldest, with three younger sisters and one younger brother. There wasn't much money to go...
Whether you're surrounded by friends, traveling, reuniting with relatives (or in the midst of a silent period with some), holidays are full of emotions--good and bad. It's good to have some holiday strategies to fall back on.
There are expectations,...
"More joys, less toys." In a world of instant gratification and excess, I repeat this mantra often.
Among other things, it helps keep my sanity, and household clutter in check. Don't get me wrong. This is not another blog about how...
If you're a kid, gingerbread houses are wondrous holiday crafts. They're pretty great if you're an adult too. But have you ever made a gingerbread house from scratch? Holiday gingerbread houses are a ton of work, until now. You...
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The DIY Electro Dough Science Kit
Are you tired of toys that limit your child's problem-solving skills rather than enhance them? Do you need a gift idea...
The holidays are quickly approaching-- a joyous time to celebrate in light of so many blessings. Thanksgiving helps us focus on being thankful and giving back. Christmas celebrates baby Jesus's birth and is observed by many (as well as other...
Merry Christmas, Mom! What do you want for Christmas?
Has anyone really thought about what we moms really want for Christmas? I'll give the advertisers on Madison Avenue a HUGE TIP: it's not lacy lingerie flanked by angel wings. Nor is it pungent...
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5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
