As a good Italian Catholic girl, I always had something to give up during Lent.
When I was younger, it was giving up candy or chocolate. As I got older, it was social media or alcohol. This Lenten season, I...
I am a pretty crafty mama and will admit that I can go a little overboard with every last detail because I enjoy it so much. If you only knew the time spent on my children's birthday parties! However, when it is...
I have always been a superstitious person. I have a lucky number, am a lover of astrology, and follow the majority of superstitions from this fellow mom’s list.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day superstitions are some of the...
I’ll start by saying that I vehemently opposed to the Elf on the Shelf a few years ago.
When my oldest asked if we could get one, my answer was unequivocally NO. Why would parents (let’s just say it,...
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 feel. I have no tree to put up and no need to take pictures with...
I am a single parent to my son. His dad and I live in the same town, and he sees my son regularly. Although we have our differences, I think we co-parent very well. I'm also fortunate in that...
With the holidays quickly approaching, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of seeing family, giving gifts, and indulging in delicious meals. It's also that time of year to step back and see how you can help...
“Your presence is present enough” are the words written at the bottom of all our party invitations. I firmly mean it when I say it is just your presence that means the most to our family.
We don’t have a...
Years ago, when my first daughter was born, I was so focused on creating holiday traditions that she would love and would create the holiday magic my parents had made for me growing up. It may be because I...
It started with a drum. Just your average plastic electronic drum that I purchased on my neighborhood Facebook tag sale group for $5. This same drum will provide hours of joy for my little guy for a season and...
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Girls’ Day Out
Sometimes, being a mom doesn't fill our cup completely; we need MORE. A day to forget our responsibilities and have a girls' day out...
