I love the Christmas season. I love the idea that the theme of magic runs through this whole season. I love the idea that this is a time to make others happy by buying, making or creating gifts they will treasure. I love that the kids are excited to wake up each day in December... Continue Reading →
Counting Down to Christmas
I've always loved Christmas. Â But since meeting the Husband and having our family, Christmas has become even more special for me. Â In contrast to the Christmases I remember growing up where things were different every year, I've tried to make Christmas for our family a time of tradition and consistency in our house. Â More than... Continue Reading →
Some Traditions are Definitely Worth Keeping
It was pretty much a cuteness overload when all 6 cousins changed into their matching jammies on Sunday night.  And it was even cuter when the 5 of them that are old enough to walk ran outside to see how their jammies glow in the dark.  And it's crazy to think that this was the scene... Continue Reading →
For the Love of Traditions & My Non-Traditional Cranberry Sauce
I will freely admit that I absolutely adore good old long-standing traditions.  There's nothing better for me than carrying on one of our family's (too) many traditions.  Perhaps it's my inner control freak exerting it's will . . . or just the fact that I love the comfort that repetition brings, or the fact that as... Continue Reading →