Why do we always go nuts during the holidays? No, I don’t mean with buying gifts (only because I still need to start my Christmas shopping!) It just seems that every minute is accounted for leading up to Christmas. Things have to be prepared, presents purchased and mailed, and Christmas festivities galore. I’ve always thought…
It’s a hectic time of year for us busy moms. Last week, many of us were up at the crack of dawn to get our turkeys into the oven. Some of us braved the Black Friday crowds while others enjoyed a relaxed Cyber Monday experience. It seems like it only gets busier from here through…
I see a lot of Elf on the Shelf controversy these days. Parents either love it or hate it. The Elf on the Shelf can be work intensive for parents, but kids enjoy it so much that they expect it year after year. Our Elf hasn’t shown up yet. I’m thinking that he intends to…
This Thanksgiving was our best yet! After four years of missing Thanksgiving due to work the Hubs flew home on Thanksgiving. To say that we were thrilled is an understatement. He’ll be home for good now! It’s just in time for all the Christmas preparation madness. This week my features are all about that…
There is a misconception about homemade Christmas ornaments. Many novice crafters think that crafting homemade ornaments is cheaper than buying ornaments. It is sometimes. If you have a basic craft supplies stash and craft often, then it is usually cheaper to make them. If you buy supplies from the [eafl id=”14226″ name=”Dollar Tree” text=”Dollar Tree”]…