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For our family, Christmas Day was really the culmination of four days of holiday events. We had three states to drive through, dozens of family members to see, and over a hundred presents to hand out. Even better, we got to do the whole thing this year while puking our guts out. More
My grandmother created lots of lasting holiday traditions for her family. Now that she’s gone, I’m trying to carry them on for my daughter, but it just doesn’t feel right. More
How The Grinch Stole Christmas is one of my very favorite Christmas movies, but apparently I never learned the Dr. Seuss classic’s lesson. More
I have always purchased advent calendars to help them count down the days until Christmas, as a nice tradition to get them in the holiday spirit, and because it’s nice to be able to have something new to make them be on their best behavior. More
Sure, there are lots of jokes to be made about America’s custom of giving thanks one day and then trampling our fellow citizens to get 50% off a new television the next day. We can complain about difficult family members, dishes to clean, and a “holiday” that normally involves plenty of work for moms. On most years, I’m right there with the masses — rolling my eyes at Thanksgiving and gulping a glass of wine. This year, after losing my grandmother, I have to admit that the day feels a little more somber, a little more serious. And it really reminds me that I have a lot to be thankful for. More
Let’s face it, Thanksgiving meals might feel like homey, familiar comfort food for the adults, but it’s a table full of oddly rich mush for plenty of kids. These traditional meals just aren’t how lots of modern mothers cook. And if you have a picky eater like I do, that can cause a little bit of drama once these big family get togethers roll around. More
It’s that time of year again. Lights are being stapled to rooftops, gift cards are being purchased by the dozens, and moms everywhere are tired already just thinking about all of the baked goods that need to be made. And if you’re a separated or divorced parent, there’s one more super fun item to add to the to-do list. You need to sit down with your ex and iron out the holiday calendar. More
Personally, I have long thought of the tradition of Thanksgiving as being a bit, well, ass-backwards. More
Green bean casserole. I both love and hate green been casserole with it’s stupidly yummy french-fried onions on top. Every time I taste the stuff, it reminds me of family holidays. There’s no other time we would ever make green beans so egregiously unhealthy. This mess of mushroom soup and canned vegetables is holiday staple. But just for once, I’d love to do something different with our green beans. More
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I knew that I couldn’t change their minds, but I certainly wasn’t going to let them poison the minds of my children. More
It’s that time of year. As Thanksgiving approaches, websites will fill up with “Family Survival Guides” and “My Bigoted In-Law” stories. You might even find a few of them here on our site. It’s only natural that family holidays bring … More
I love holidays. Actually any excuse for a good celebration is fine by me. I like elaborate birthday parties and I start celebrating Christmas in November. If it involves my family coming together for good food and togetherness, I’m in favor. Except, of course, for Easter. I’m not sure what it is, but I just cannot get in to all the messy obnoxiousness that is Easter. More
Did anyone else spend the last 48 hours with pop-up tape strips, gift wrap of every color and ribbon knotting in the bottom of their supply bag? That’s right, it was the weekend of wrapping. We’re all preparing for Christmas, getting ready to share our presents with our excited and anxious children. All the shopping may be done, but that doesn’t mean that the work is over.
In the spirit of holiday joy, I thought we would take a quick minute to judge you based on your wrapping choices and ability. A book is only as good as it’s cover, right? Wait, that’s not right… More
This is the perfect opportunity, while our children are focused on toys and clothes and electronics, to remind them that we’re lucky for all that we have. It’s a time to make them aware of the less-fortunate and to teach them what each of us can do to help. Kids need help to look beyond their own circumstances and see what’s going on around them. Here’s a couple ways for parents to help them do that. More
