I have a confession to make. I’m that mum you all love to hate who has her holiday (mostly) done before the temperature drops enough for pumpkin spice lattes. Yup! I’m a summer holiday shopper and I’m here to tell you that if you’re not looking for deals now then you’re seriously missing out. I […]
Love him or hate him, Elf on the Shelf has become a ubiquitous fixture of holiday merch. With millions of these eavesdropping, shenanigan causing, stuffed elves sitting on mantles and kitchen counters across the country, parents have turned an over-night sensation into a family tradition. And now that tradition will include a live musical show. […]
I get it: you love America. So do I! I was born here and have no desire to move elsewhere, for it truly is my home. The reason I know you love it here, too, is because of what you tend to wear to celebrate this nation’s big holidays—particularly Independence Day. The thing is, while […]
When I was growing up, Father’s Day was a particularly vulnerable time for me. I was raised by a single mother; a fiercely intelligent hard working woman who had me when she was only 17. I never met my birth father, and in the early years of school, this was never more evident than on […]
When we were expecting our first child, I had a list of about 300 items we needed. But my husband, also excited about the impending arrival of Baby #1, didn’t care about many details beyond the crib (easy to install, please!) and the stroller (solid turning radius a must!). However, one thing that he really […]
“Private Ryan: These guys deserve to go home as much as I do. They’ve fought just as hard. Captain Miller: Is that what I’m supposed to tell your mother when she gets another folded American flag? Private Ryan: You can tell her that when you found me, I was with the only brothers I had […]
Mother’s Day is coming and if we can keep it real for a sec, we don’t all want flowers or brunch. Or maybe in addition to flowers and brunch, we want something a little extra. Something a little special and unique, that really reflects our personality. I don’t know about your favourite mums, but mine […]
‘Tis the season for cocoa around the fire and snowball fights. Except that last part for us in most of California and other warm-weather-year-round states. While folks in other parts of the country are sharing memes about kids refusing to wear their snow jackets, we consider a cardigan and flip-flops cold weather gear. So, in […]
Mums are busy this holiday season, but that doesn’t slow down the frequency at which they post on Instagram and Facebook. LOL AS IF. Between updates on their feeds and check-ins to their various parenting groups, they never miss an opportunity to connect! There’s so much to share, ask about, and passive-aggressively comment on throughout December, […]
In my family, the holiday juggle struggle is real. We celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah, but that’s only half the story. Because those two holidays don’t take into account the fact that my husband, me and our two kids live hours away from both my parents and my husband’s parents. The words “Christmas” and “Hanukkah” […]
With just a month away, it’s time to start gearing up for Christmas (if you haven’t already). Aside from the mouthwatering smell of freshly baked treats and the continuous playing of carols on the radio, the one thing that I love the most about this holiday season is the Christmas TV specials that have become a […]
That day made me feel more thankful than I had felt in a very long time.
