The winter holiday season is full of all my favorite things— family, friends, cute decorations, food, shopping, laughter, joy, and lots of memorable moments. However, there is one aspect of this season that I begrudgingly welcome back every year.
If...
The 419 area offers many displays for Christmas lights! Starting in December, grab your favorite local coffee and head out for a drive to one of these amazing displays. Holiday light displays are fun for kids of all ages....
Am I the only one who just learned that National Spouses Day is a thing?
If you already knew it existed, kudos to you. If you are like me and only recently found out about the existence of such a...
March 31, 1918 was a day that would forever change the trajectory of my life. On this day 102 years ago, my sweet grandma Pearl was born. She was one of a kind. She had a heart of gold....
"Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas, upon which the entire kid year revolved" - Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story
I don't know about you, but I love Christmas and the entire Christmas season. Dare I say...
People would use an infinite number of adjectives to describe me… I do not care to know them all, but there are a ton. One word that would not make the top of that list is ORGANIZED. I tend...
Traditions: Old & New
When we think of traditions sometimes we think; big elaborate, mind blowing traditions. But the traditions I’m talking about are heartfelt, exciting, small but big and memorable.
What traditions does your family have? How do you...
Everyone wants to feel special on their birthday - the one day of the year where YOU are the focus for celebration! But what happens when your (or child's, friend's, etc.) birthday falls close to a holiday? How do...
As moms, I know that there are a million things that are on our plates as Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, but last week I sat down to think about how our family could spread some joy this holiday season,...
The “Medicine Ball” started as an off the menu drink that you could order at Starbucks if you knew to ask for it (aka the "secret" menu). The drink became so popular that they added it to the menu,...