Tag: holidays

Letting Go of The Perfect Christmas

Letting Go of the Perfect Christmas

‘Twas the month of December and all through the land, moms were making their perfect Christmas time plans. Plans for cute Santa pictures with...
Honoring The Loved Ones We’ve Lost During The Holidays

Honoring The Loved Ones We’ve Lost During The Holidays

My Thanksgiving table will have two more empty chairs this year. My Christmas festivities will never again include my Dad reading the Christmas story...

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year…

It is the most wonderful time of the year, right? MEH. Holidays weren’t ever a big thing in my family. My grandparents don’t celebrate any holidays...
It’s Okay to Say No This Holiday Season

It’s Okay to Say No This Holiday Season

The title of this blog post seems almost profane, doesn't it? Truly, I debated on even writing it. The holidays are supposed to be...

14 Days of Family-Friendly Valentine Fun

Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is coming. Get ready for all the pink, red, hearts, sparkles, flowers, and chocolates. I wouldn't say...

The Holidays I Never Had

Picture it: 6:30am, Halloween morning, my son’s room.  I woke up early -- couldn’t sleep I was so excited. I’d been planning my 20-month-old son’s...

My Sugar Cookie Holiday Tradition

  If you know me well, you know that I try to take care of my body, whether it's through exercise or food. But when...