Tag: christmas
The Holiday De-stress, One Year at a Time
December is the busiest month of the year. My family celebrates Hanukkah, so I usually don't feel the standard Christmas pressure many other moms...
Why I Won’t Give Up My Child on Christmas
I am a single parent to my son. His dad and I live in the same town, and he sees my son regularly. Although...
Holiday Books and Our Family Tradition
Years ago, when my first daughter was born, I was so focused on creating holiday traditions that she would love and would create the...
Facebook Tag Sale Groups: Putting a New Spin on Online Holiday...
It started with a drum. Just your average plastic electronic drum that I purchased on my neighborhood Facebook tag sale group for $5. This...
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he is back in full force and ready to get visits from all the good little boys...
My Daughter’s First Christmas Without Santa
I was driving my oldest daughter to gymnastics practice one mid-November evening when she asked if we could talk about Christmas.
“Sure,” I said, assuming...
Thinking Outside the {Gift} Box: Gifting Experiences
We love the idea of gifting experiences for the holidays. We asked our contributors for their favorite experience gifts, and we've put them together...
Local Fairfield County Tree Farms
It’s officially the start of the holiday season, and what better way to kick off the celebrations than a round-up of our favorite local...
The Best Gifts for Your Host or Hostess
The holiday season is upon us, which means good food, good company, and attending lots of holiday get-togethers. Our calendar seems to get booked...
Cookies That Say Christmas to Me
Ever since I was a little girl, I would always gather in the kitchen with the ladies of my family. Cooking together was a...