Non-Candy Halloween Prizes
First off, I’m not an anti-candy mom. I love the holidays, and treats are a fun part of them. However, we get A LOT of trick-or-treaters. The last several years we have spent $20-30 on candy and still had to turn kids away when we ran out. I thought it was a little exciting to […]
Fun and Affordable Gift Ideas for 8-10 Year-Old Girls
I am the mom of a bunch of girls, so I have spent countless hours online looking for fun and affordable gifts to give them for their birthdays and Christmas, as well as gifts for their friend’s birthdays. I usually let them choose one big item that they want (which they usually tell me about […]
Family Friendly Halloween Traditions
So maybe Halloween isn’t your favorite holiday and maybe if Halloween had a scrooge you’d be it. You hate the very idea of trick-or-treating, costumes and scaring people. But you have kids. And well, kids LOVE Halloween! So what’re you going to do to not compromise your spite for the holiday but still be a […]
Halloween Party Ideas
I don’t know about you, but I look forward to the fall season every year! Watching the leaves change colors and feeling the hot summer heat transition into a cool autumn breeze is the best. I love pulling out my cardigans and boots and switching from the bright summer colors to my warmer wardrobe. Who […]
Simple Christmas Eve Traditions to Start With Your Family
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Creative Ways to Exchange Christmas Stockings with Your Spouse
I’m a big fan of traditions. Family traditions are crucial for family bonding and unity, and give children a sense of belonging. Similarly, it is important that we have traditions just for our marriages too. Having traditions that you share only with your spouse can strengthen your relationship as well as pull you through rough […]