Words of Wisdom from a Working Parent
As a mom, and a member of a large family, I often have a lot of people on my gift giving list. As a working mom and a blogger I don’t have a ton of time to go shopping. (I also don’t really like shopping, and the closer it gets to Christmas the less I […]
What do you do to get yourself in the mood for the holidays? I know sometimes it feels like the run up to Christmas just feels like a never-ending list of chores and jobs that need doing. But having a few holiday traditions to enjoy as a family can go a very long way in […]
I know many of us struggle to get things done at this time of year. When we have to work right up a few days before Christmas, things can feel hectic. That’s why I like to step back and think about some of the things I love about Christmas time. Being a working parent means […]
Last year I drafted a post about how I survived the holidays. (You should head over and read it.) Turns out I like to do as little as possible over the holiday season. And you know what? It works for me. *This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through my link I […]
My daughters are now 6 and 9. We are still smack in the middle of believing in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny and every other mythical creature. And this includes Elf on the Shelf. This year will be our 5th Elf on the Shelf year. I can feel Emma approaching the end of the […]
Do you spend too much at Christmas? I’m talking time, money, and sanity! We definitely do. Even when we try to cut back, it never seems to work out. And while Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, it’s also the busiest. (With back-to-school cutting a close second!) While I do love […]