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My 6-year-old is the happiest kid. From the moment he wakes up smiling, to the moment he drifts off to sleep in full grin, you can find him singing, dancing, and engaged in general merriment. The kid can’t help it. He was born chased-down-by-rainbows-and-sunbeams happy. Sure, he has moments of sadness, anger, and frustration like […]
Someone once asked me to describe motherhood. I remember using words like, “messy”, “hard”, and “wonderful”. Sure, all the words were true, but words alone failed to describe the journey; motherhood had to be experienced. Experiencing motherhood is more than just feedings and wiping hineys, it’s a celebration of life and a responsibility to others. […]
As the mother of tween, I find myself bargaining with Father Time on the regular. In my futile attempt to negotiate the amount of time I have left with my growing boy, the diminishing number of seasons, vacations, and even weekends he has left at home remain at the forefront of my mind. My younger […]
From Christmas Eve cookie making for Santa to Grandma’s special breakfast casserole on Christmas morning, holiday traditions are known for bringing families together and adding that spark of magic that makes this time of year so incredibly special. Of all the nostalgic and heartwarming traditions my family shares, one of my absolute favorites involves magic […]
Holidays are perfect time to create lasting memories and for our family, and there’s no better place to create family magic than in the kitchen – a place where sweet dreams come true! Every year my boys and I work to create an original cookie creation to give to family, friends, and teachers, but this […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
You don’t have to be a kid to find the Christmas countdown virtually unbearable, what with all those presents under the tree just waiting to be exchanged and enjoyed! We get it, you guys. We really get it. Have no fear, our fellow Christmas lovers! While you were busy stocking 24 days of holiday treasures […]
Parents, you work hard to instill a sense of gratitude and generosity of spirit within your kids. With the holidays fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to give your kids an opportunity to further develop and exercise their charitable spirit in a way that makes a positive difference in their community. Take a look at […]
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