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Little did I know as a rosy-cheeked 5-year-old that the picture my dad would snap of me standing in front of a Christmas tree would one day become the stuff of legend. Perhaps I should have known better. After all, the picture wasn’t just any picture, it was an epic picture. Standing tall in yellow […]
Arguably, the best things about the holiday season are its many traditions. We’ve long known that family traditions help create feelings of security and emotional prosperity within our children, so it’s only natural that we’d want to continue building and strengthening familial ties year-round whenever possible. As a long subscriber of the philosophy that a […]
As much as any of us enjoy giving carefully selected Christmas gifts that convey all the love and warmth we feel in our hearts this holiday season, the one person I no longer exchange Christmas gifts with is my husband. While it might seem strange to deliberately overlook the one person who means so much, […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again, and for many, it’s also the craftiest. I quite enjoy crafting for personal enjoyment when the stakes are low, but this year Big Daddy P, Boy Wonder, and BooBoo came up with the idea of creating a calendar of family artwork to give as Christmas presents. […]
I was sure last year would mark the final Christmas that Boy Wonder believed in Santa. As the lone believer in his 5th grade class last year, he fought hard to convince himself and others that Santa was real. In spite of all the evidence to the contrary and doubtful noise around him, he chose […]
As a parent you’ve encountered your fair share of unsolicited advice. From your mother-in-law to your child-free hairdresser, every person who has ever had a kid, known a kid, or been a kid seems eager to offer parenting answers to questions you’re not asking. Parenting is a complicated, highly personal game of trial-and-error, with each […]
As a mom you probably already know that certain people in your life are invaluable. From a loving and supportive partner to a best friend who’s always on your side, you cherish these relationships because they’re more than just essential to your sanity, they make every day just that much better. But when it comes […]
If you’re looking to jazz up your holiday decor in favor of new-fashioned, eclectic design, there are so many fun ways to go. From wacky and wonderful artificial Christmas trees to stylish Christmas tree alternatives, the holiday is ripe for the changing! While I’m generally drawn to traditional Christmas design, when it came to shopping […]
Hi, it’s Boy Wonder again. You might already know that I’m a kid artist because my mom has shown my artwork on Babble here, here, and here. A lot of people think I want to grow up and become a famous artist someday, but I don’t think I want to do that. I don’t like […]
For all the holiday decorating you’ll do, nothing will matter quite as much as your Christmas tree. As the focal point of your holiday festivities, your Christmas tree will serve as the quintessential symbol of the season, bringing with it precious memories and good cheer. Now we know that a tree isn’t a really a […]
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