I love holiday traditions - the memories that are made live on forever, from generation to generation. This time of the year is especially filled with traditions in my family. The Traditions Begin! The day after Thanksgiving is the start of ... Read some More »
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Believe
A week or so ago, a coworker shared with me this letter written to Ryan by his mom and dad. Ryan is a young boy that told his parents that he did not believe in Santa Claus. I am not looking forward to the day that N or G ask me if he is real, but ... Read some More »
What Do YOU Want For the Holidays?
Have you ever asked a kid what they think of the holidays? Guaranteed you're going to get an answer bound to make your heart melt, or at least make you smile. Check out the video below from Tea Collection where a bunch of kids are asked everything ... Read some More »
Erma Bombeck – Someday I’ll Tell My Children
My mom and dad were reminiscing over old photos and documents and came across this article by Erma Bombeck. Even though my boys are only 8 and 5, I can appreciate this article very much - and will save it for my boys to read when they get older and ... Read some More »
Celebrate Family Literacy Day!
I love to read and the minute my boys were born, I wanted to introduce them to books and reading. When I brought my oldest son home from the hospital, I couldn't wait to start reading to him. I made it a ritual to read to him during the day. Our ... Read some More »
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary to my mom and dad!! This year marks 42 years of wedded bliss (right?!?). I use your marriage as an example and benchmark for how marriages should be. You both have taught me so much, I love that we are so close and have the best ... Read some More »
Greeting Card Obsession
Yes that's me (add it to the long list of obsessions - ha)! It must be genetic because since way back when, I can remember my mom and dad being really big on greeting cards for all holidays. I love them! I need to allocate enough time to ... Read some More »
