Tag: Christmas

The First Christmas Holiday Grieving After a Loss

The First Christmas: Holiday Grieving After a Loss

It's the most wonderful time of the year! That may be a common description of Christmastime, but honestly, from October-December 25 is my favorite time...
Excessmas or Christmas in Moderation

Excessmas or Christmas in Moderation?

I want to be that person who can gift in moderation; a “want, need, wear, read” parent and just call it a day. Or...

The Imperfect Christmas

It’s December 24th, Christmas Eve, and I don’t even know how we got to this day. While this is normally one of my favorite...

To the Mom Who Hates Christmas

  To the mom who hates Christmas, and all through the house, Are trees and decorations, just waiting to be put out.   The stockings are hung and...

Remembering Those Who Hurt During the Holidays

Today kicks off the official Christmas countdown - it's December 1st and that means it is unquestionably the holiday season. I'm having a hard...

Keeping the Magic of Santa Alive

I grew up in a house in which we were never actually told Santa didn’t exist. Shocker, I know!  It was one of those...

The Elves are Coming to Town

This is the week for our friend from the North Pole to arrive, and the kids are so excited! I’m talking about our elf,...