Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
Do you ever feel like you just have to “survive” the holidays? What if you could do this one thing and make it through the holidays with your joy intact? I look forward to the holidays, but I also want to survive the holidays. Every year, I find that I’m too easily engulfed by a tsunami of details — a school celebration; finding… Read More
These five Christmas pancake art designs are so simple, anyone can ROCK them — even the kids. This is the perfect family holiday tradition the week of holiday break. Making Christmas Pancake Art is the perfect family activity for a December weekend. It is also a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas morning with kids. Try it once and you’ll be hooked. Common Sense Disclaimer:… Read More
Shhhhh. Sneak up quietly. Hang the goodie bag on the door and then… run, run, RUN!!! Ding-dong-DITCH. It is guaranteed to get your kids excited and your blood pumping. A few years ago, we started this annual family Christmas tradition after getting Boo’ed on Halloween.The girls and I love Christmas lights and we wanted to find a way to say… Read More
Whether you’re happily frugal or just on a tight budget, below are seven tips to help you save money this holiday season. Parents need to stick together and SHOP SMART. The holidays can be a tricky time to of year to stay financially responsible. It is so easy to get swept away by the magic of the season. I often… Read More
The record scratches slightly as my grandmother adjusts the needle to the song. The music begins and she gently sits on the couch next to the Christmas tree. Fiercely proud to be an American citizen, she rarely speaks German unless relatives are visiting from abroad. Yet, when the tune begins she belts out the lyrics with a sense of honor…. Read More
The holiday season is just hiding around the corner. My kids love to MAKE gifts. This is a desire I want to continue to encourage as my girls get older. I want them to learn… “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Teresa That being said, finding a project that is… Read More
Winter is coming. Soon snowflakes will be falling, hot cocoa will be the drink of choice, and you’ll be humming Christmas carols under your breath while doing laundry. Below are 100 winter + holiday books for kids recommended from everyday moms. See the collection of titles. Take a moment today to reserve some new books from your local library! Did you… Read More
Need a break? Be daring next year: celebrate Christmas without extended family. I look out the water park window and the snow is falling. It’s going to be a picturesque movie-like White Christmas this year. The guilt is stirring in my mind. I take another sip of my margarita and wipe the steam off my phone. I look at the… Read More
Are you looking for a unique card this holiday season? Last year I stumbled across a lovely site called Minted. Have you heard of it? They offer designs on the site that have a classic-custom feel. Below are seven of the “Most Loved” holiday photo cards: Get a closer look at these cards online or browse the full collection. Below… Read More
Another cookie? Don’t mind if I do. I cannot tell you how many wooden cookies I have eaten over the last six years. They’ve been served “fresh out of the oven,” with double frosting, and even next to real sandwiches at lunch time. Would I like another? Sure, why not. I admit, I am just a little bit particular about the… Read More
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This week we are discussing fun ideas for a special lady in your life. I’d love if you’d share a special gift you’ve given or received from a friend, sister, mother, grandmother, wife… inspirational ideas are always welcome. If any of the ideas below scream “yes” to you be sure to drop us a line and let us know. Is… Read More
This year we are trying to take our advent calendar beyond chocolate. We’ve added some fun activities, click here for a free printable list of ideas. In the past we’ve always used the advent calendar as a math tool. We’d work on number recognition, counting, etc. This year our girls are just too far beyond those tasks to have there… Read More
Well I (and others) still need ideas for things to wrap and place under the tree, I realized… sometimes the best gifts are not things. Be sure to also check out the post: 5 Tips on Getting Relatives to Think Outside the (Gift) Box Below are four fun holiday experiences to gift your kids this season. I’d love if you’d… Read More
When you think back to your childhood which holiday memories stick out? This has quickly become a favorite annual tradition at Nana’s house. The thing that makes this gift so cool is that it “keeps on giving.” You continue to add new prints to the tablecloth every holiday season. We’ve been adding new hand-prints since 2007. It is awesome to… Read More
Are you looking for the perfect handmade gift for your mother-in-law? My heart melted as I read this note handed to me by my daughter with this little box… This is a very special gift that you can never see. The reason it’s so special is, it’s just for you from me. Whenever you are happy or even feeling blue…. Read More