Holidays

  While out looking for Christmas décor two weeks before Christmas, I walked by an aisle of décor for Valentine’s Day. And a children’s clothing store? Hardly any Christmas attire left, but all the Valentine’s outfits were on full display....

Listen up, mamas...this year I need for you to do more for yourself. Yes, I know you're looking at this post like, "She doesn't know me. She doesn't know my life." You're right, I don't. But I do know...

Put away the cell phones and electronics this holiday season to make a generation connection.  Consider spending some time discovering your family's stories with your children. As family members are getting older, this is the perfect chance to capture their...

This time of the year is wonderful. All the hot cocoa. All the baking. All the lights. All the laughter. All the joy. It really is a magical season. Though, it can also bring sorrow for many. Whether it...

Based on my Ma Amour this month, I’m slightly obsessed with gift giving, but each can be given with the click of a button at the very last minute! Below are just a few of my favorite things, just...

What is Christmas like with snow? I’d wondered this for most of my young life. Born and raised a Florida girl, wintertime usually brought slightly cooler weather with an occasional rain shower. I had never seen a snowflake meander...

Oh how I hate to love this holiday season. Or maybe I love to hate it, or some combination of the two. One of my goals this year has been to focus on what is really important to me...

I am all about having fun with my kiddo at the holidays and making memories to last a lifetime. What I am not about, however, is stressing myself out in the process. Thus, my philosophy is finding hacks &...

Whether you're a SAHM or a working mama, these Christmas tree ornament crafts will be sure to keep your toddler busy and happy! Grab some glue, popsicle sticks, felt, some mini pompoms and some googly eyes, you'll be all set. First...

We teach our children from a young age to say "thank you" when they receive something. But there is so much more to it than good manners. As our children watch and learn from our actions, reactions, and words they...

Making Christmas Decorations on a Budget I challenged myself this year to not add to my already huge collection of Christmas decorations.  The only exception would be lights and ribbon. Before I began this endeavor, I of course turned to Pinterest...

The holiday season is here and there is no shortage of events in Central Florida to help you get into the holiday spirit. Here is a rundown of what is happening in Central Florida. If we missed an event...

Few people are immune from the holiday trinity of overspending, overindulging, and over scheduling. But for introverts who get their energy by spending quiet time alone, the pace of the holiday season can be exceedingly draining. Introverts are not anti social. In fact, you would probably be surprised...

Fall is officially here! Especially with the last few days of brisk, cool weather! If there's one thing that says fall... it's pumpkins! Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cheesecake. Of course Publix has rows of perfectly aligned pumpkin purée striping...

“Mommy, what’s Thanksgiving?” asked my curious preschooler. I thought I’d keep it simple and skip the part about the Pilgrims. “It’s the day in November that we meet with our family and cook lots of lots of food—especially turkey—and take...