Last updated on January 1st, 2018 at 12:07 pmFor the last several years I have made homemade marshmallows during the holidays. Each and every time that I have arrived bearing said marshmallows I hear the same things. “You can make marshmallows?” “I had no idea, are they difficult?” “You’ll have to share the recipe with…

Last updated on January 1st, 2018 at 12:07 pmI have a confession and unfortunately, it is a confession that I find myself making year after year. I start each Christmas season with the very best of intentions. I won’t rush, I won’t lose the joy of the season and above all, I will stop comparing…

Last updated on December 5th, 2017 at 11:03 amIn the summer I make my kids read.  Over the long Christmas break I read to them.  Here are 10 chapter books to read with your 8-12 year old over the winter break that are a little (well a lot) deeper than Diary of a Wimpy Kid…

Last updated on November 28th, 2017 at 07:55 pmIn my house, the cost of stocking stuffers can add up quickly! Just because it is small doesn’t mean it is inexpensive! The showstopper presents are wrapped and under the tree! Save your wallet and snag some of these items that are under $10! The links in…

The time had come for my family to take Christmas photos for several reasons. First, I love having family photos that are themed for the season. Secondly, it had literally been since 2012 since we last had photos made.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the hottest toys that will make your kids squeal with delight this Christmas morning.

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Last updated on November 11th, 2017 at 09:21 pmThe other day, my kids and I were driving home from one last Halloween activity and we started talking about all of the things that we wanted to do during the Christmas season. It warmed my heart because nothing was extravagant. There weren’t a million festivals or…

Last updated on January 1st, 2018 at 12:10 pmThis is a post sponsored by At Home, however, my love for their Christmas décor is my own and not influenced! Each year, my children excitedly ask over and over and over again if we can put up our Christmas decorations. Usually, it is 2 seconds after…

Last updated on April 15th, 2018 at 06:04 pmIt’s October and for many that means campfires!  If you are planning some campfire fun with your kiddo’s we have some recommendation to help make it memorable. Meals The go-to meal for campfire cooking is, of course, the traditional hot dog.  As un-American as it is, some…