"Different families, different rules," is my simple explanation when it comes to why our family's rules are not the same as other families. A modified version...
There was a teacher in the checkout line behind me at Michael's Craft Store on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I know this because I overheard...
It's begun. The festive lights, the peppermint mocha obsession, the brain numbing madness of shopping, trimming the tree and all that jazz. The 'spirit...
Almost everybody knows of the classic movie, A Christmas Story, which first aired in 1983 and was written by Jean Shepherd and directed by...
My husband and I adore the holiday season. Having a sweet toddler around makes this time of year even more special. We want to...
We are starting a new tradition this year in our household, one that I hope will continue for many years to come. My husband...
Around this time of year a lot of us are scrambling to get those holiday pictures done in time for the Christmas cards. I...
As Thanksgiving approaches and the little ones are at home for their holiday break, creating crafts is a great way to keep them busy....
With Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I find myself overindulging often this time of year. I always go into the holiday season with the intention...
There’s no shortage of holiday events in Central Florida! From city parades and tree lightings, to holiday movies under the stars, to Santa sightings...
November 28: Black Friday. $5,000 in gift cards given away on Black Friday, need we say more? The first 200 shoppers in line at...
On Sunday, we had the pleasure of going to see the Bay Street Players’ production of A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas in...
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffing Balls
2 Tbsp butter1 box stove top stuffing½ c chopped onion 1/4 c finely chopped celery 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 pinch pepper...
It’s the weekend and for once, we have no sports or birthday party commitments. To some this would be a blessing, but with two...
In 1979, my parents said their “I do’s” at the tender ages of 19 and 22. Fast forward 35 years to 2014, and we...
Kids Eat Free Guide: Orlando
Every parent loves the word, "free" - even more so when used together with the word, "kids." I mean honestly, happiness is kids eating...
