Tonight is officially a school night for me yet again. Don't get me wrong, I love my work, but the alarm clock is my nemesis. My outfit is hung, my lunch is packed, and I'm showered and ready for bed....Read More
Tag: traditions
Blogmas Day 19: A Day in My Christmas Life
The children have gone mad. We are two days out from sweet festive freedom and I hope to survive until that final bell on Friday at 2:00. Pray for me. To distract myself from this, let's walk through Christmas Eve Day in...Read More
Blogmas Day 18: Christmas 2019
I love lists. All lists: to-do, check, grocery, clothing, planning, etc. I thrive on them and crossing things off is a feeling of success, even for the smallest task. Every year, I keep a Google Sheet for gift ideas, purchases,...Read More
Blogmas Day 16: What to do with a Sick Toddler at Christmastime
As a parent, I am certain you look forward to the dreaded winter cold/flu/stomach bug as much as I do. Are you sensing my sarcasm? Good. If there is one thing that can throw my anxiety over the edge of...Read More
Blogmas Day 15: Cookie Party!
For a handful of years, my family has heightened the holiday season with a casual Cookie Exchange Party. It's a fairly simple premise (she, who doesn't host it, says). Each participating family makes a dozen or so cookies of their...Read More
Blogmas Day 14: 12 Days of Christmas
On the twelve day of Christmas, my elf gave to me, a list of festive activities! Today I bring to you twelve things you can and should do in the next two weeks before the big day arrives: On the...Read More
Blogmas Day 12: Meaning of Christmas
I almost missed today. I put Caleigh to bed and thought I am going to make popcorn and watch The Mistletones. As I was taking my bra off, I remembered I haven't blogged yet! So, here we are, friend. This post is between me...Read More
Blogmas Day 10: Menu & Recipe Ideas
Photo by Jill Heyer on Unsplash Welcome to Day 10 of December & Blogmas! As we're getting closer to the Eve and Day of Christmas, I want to share my planned menus for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Marc and I host...Read More
Blogmas Day 8: Seas & Greetings
Sometimes I forgot how lucky I am to live where I do. This mostly occurs outside of summer months, after the tourists have gone home and the Cape is quiet. Sure, the beaches are gorgeous year round, but it's hard...Read More
Blogmas Day 7: Dear Mom
Dear Mom, Today marks a special milestone in your life. Turning 60 is something to be celebrated! There is a normalcy in taking each year for granted, but based on this past year, I know that's something we won't ever...Read More