Farewell to 2014
A this year comes to a close and I take the time to refelct on the past 12 months, I…
Time to Celebrate
Santa Claus is Coming?
Well, another Christmas has come and gone successfully. The kids are happy with their spread of new treasures and now…
The Greatest Things About Christmastime
Sparkles, lights and shiny things! Christmas Carols Time off Wrapping Presents Holiday Baking Decorating Snow Covered Trees Sales! Holiday Cheer…
Handprint and Footprint Crafts
I’ve become a little obsessed with art projects that involve using my little ones’ hand and foot prints. Maybe it’s…
Homemade Gingerbread Houses: Tips for Decorating Gingerbread Houses as a Family
Decorating gingerbread houses has become a tradition in our family. It’s something my mommy-in-law introduced our first Christmas in Ireland…
Quick and Easy Christmas Decorations
If you’re a procrastinator and haven’t gotten around to putting up your Christmas decorations yet or if you’re looking for…
German Christmas Markets
One of my most favorite trips we took while living abroad was our tour of the German Christmas Markets. It’s…
Early Arrivals
It’s like Christmas came early in our house. All our Black Friday shopping was not actually for Christmas, but stuff…
Makeovers for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Tired of Turkey sandwiches yet? since I hosted Thanksgiving dinner this year (and cooked waaaay too much!) I was left…
Thanksgiving Firsts
This year we are home for Thanksgiving. It’s not our first Thanksgiving at home, but it is our children’s first…