The holiday season is here and that means it’s time to start planning all of the fun holiday parties. I can get behind a good holiday party, but it has to be easy! (Pretty much a requirement for most of the things I do!) I wanted to share my top tips and practical advice for planning an easy holiday party, without all of the trouble. There are holiday school parties, … [Read more...]
Practical Tips for Busy Moms Around the Holidays
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are quickly approaching. I seriously feel as though it was just the first day of school. I know we are all busy around the holidays, but I wanted to share some practical tips with you. You know--the stuff I always forget myself. Do What You Can Although you’d like to think you are super mom, you are only capable of so much. Try not … [Read more...]
Make some gifts tonight!
Only a couple of weeks left to get into the Christmas spirit! I admit, this have been in transition around here so we have on started shopping and our tree and decorations are not up at all! To be fair, we had some unexpected life changes like Daddy coming home for good. (He was working overseas.) Him no longer working in a war zone is really all I need for … [Read more...]
Help with the Holiday Stress on Family Fun Friday
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 that Christmas can be a particularly stressful … [Read more...]
10 Must Read Books about Christmas Elves
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 appear when our Christmas tree appears. Don't worry. It will be in the next few days. I'm surprised the … [Read more...]