It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but I’ve yet to meet a person who says it’s the easiest time of the year. Actually, let me rephrase that: I’ve yet to meet a mom who says that. It usually falls on us to secretly don our Santa hats late at night—and before the kids […]
Gifts in the Nick of Time!
It’s that time of the year again…when you’re rushing around like a crazy person and trying to finish up your holiday shopping in addition to, you know, living your life and working and taking care of the kids and everything else. Well, there’s no need to panic or to stress. I partnered with some amazing […]
The Magic of the Holidays Is in the Mistakes
I set my oven on fire this Thanksgiving. I’ve been going back and forth about whether or not to share this. On one hand, it was such an enormous fail, it was kind of funny. I mean, once I realized the fire was completely contained in the oven, the bird itself wasn’t on fire, and […]
What the Heck Happened, 2017?
I am still alive. I repeat: I am still alive. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know this, but if you’ve been visiting this site, you may have been wondering if I fell off a cliff—probably figuratively, but maybe also literally. I didn’t, but it sure as hell felt like I did. […]
How to Get Organized for the Holidays—So You Can Enjoy Them!
When you’re in the throes of holiday shopping, planning, partying and cooking, your stress level can skyrocket. You’re trying to make things magical for your family, and you’re succeeding…but you’re starting to feel like the Grinch in the process. But wait—isn’t this whole holiday thing supposed to be fun? Ha! Is that even possible for […]
This Holiday Season, I’m Grateful for Me
Yes, you read that right: I’m grateful for me. I can’t decide if that’s blasphemous or just flat-out weird for a mother to say. I know that I should be writing about how insanely grateful I am for my kids, and I am insanely grateful for them—always. That thought actually consumes me on a daily […]
25 Ideas for an Amazing Staycation with Your Kids
True confession: I’ve always been a bit of a homebody, but since I became a mom, I love the idea of a staycation with my kids almost as much as taking an actual vacation with them. Almost. I mean, of course I love white, sandy beaches and tropical breezes. A cozy cabin in the […]
Happy Holidays to My Favorite Moms: All of You!
Happy Holiday, ladies! I hope that the presents are wrapped, the kids are behaving and that you’re having a cocktail as a reward for all of your holiday magic-making. In lieu of that, I hope that you’ve grabbed a sufficient amount of chocolate (or gummy bears, in my case) from your secret stash, you’ve […]
Beware of These 7 Holiday Dangers to Kids!
Stop whatever you’re doing and read this article right now. I know, I know: There’s wrapping to be done and cards to be addressed and gifts still left to buy. But it can wait. What can’t wait? Knowing how to keep your kids safe from the danger are lurking around every mistletoe sprig and Elf […]
The Ultimate Guide for a Magical Christmas with Your Kids
Take a deep breath and hold onto your Santa hats, moms, because the holiday season is here and the final countdown to Christmas has begun! That means it’s time for parties and shopping and wrapping and special events and holiday cards and baking and…I could go on, but I’ve got to be honest, I’m […]