Okay, I don't mean skipping Christmas literally. We aren't totally ignoring Christmas. Kinda hard miss it to when Christmas carols start November 1, and your Halloween candy is still melting in your mouth while Target throws ornaments at you. But...
Picture it: The year is 1989, and the date is December 25, Christmas morning. Time? Probably before the sun was even nearing its rise for the day, but there was a 6-year-old little girl who was ready to celebrate...
Jealous of my sister and her husband taking a 10-day cruise to the Bahamas and reeling a little from dealing with the whole of 2023, I desperately wanted to take a trip for Thanksgiving instead of slave over a...
Seriously, though. Are we still doing Black Friday? Asking for a friend. And myself. And maybe all of you, too? Don't get me wrong, I love a deal and I love to shop. But isn't it getting a bit...
"You should really be an engineer... that's where the money is."
Okay, here we go again. We're approaching the holiday season, which means more time with friends and family. The unsolicited advice from those close to us is already starting...
There are two guaranteed times of the year when as a mother, I feel like I am running out of gas. One is the homestretch at the end of each school year, and the second is all the -BER...
Okay, please hear me out on this before you report me to the North Pole.
Let me first start off by saying that my kid is in no way deprived of material things. He is my only child who is...
Halloween is the start of my favorite season. The cool crisp breeze causes the red and orange leaves to dance in the wind. Lights and blowup yard decor go up. Neighborhoods come together to celebrate with one another. It's...
I wouldn't say I'm a Scrooge... and I'm definitely not a Grinch. I don't go out of my way to spoil Christmas spirit or cheer for anyone. I wouldn't be surprised though if I am related to those nefarious...
I admit it, I’m a go-go-go person. I have passed this down to my toddler, who only had two things he said he was thankful for this year — "Going Out" and "Race Cars." But during the holidays, there’s...
He’s back…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I will assume you’ve at least heard of the Elf on the Shelf. We’re reaching that time of year when my Facebook feed is littered with Elf Shenanigans. You know the...
I knew this day would come — the day my son would start questioning Santa’s authenticity. He’s 7 years old and in second grade. Someone in his class (who has older siblings) told him Santa was not real and...