Tag: traditions
Simplifying Our Holiday Wish List
I’m a mom with three children, a husband, and a dog living in a cozy northern Fairfield County cape. I have no room or...
Making the Most of Family Togetherness this Holiday Season
This year, the anticipation and excitement surrounding the holidays are magnified in our household. We will be celebrating with extended family in person and...
When the Magic Ends
At nine years old, the questions began:
“Did you put those footsteps on the stairs?”
“Are you the one moving Elf from the wreath to the...
My Memory Tree
My Christmas tree is fake, but its love is tried and true. It’s more of a memory tree than a traditional Christmas tree.
The...
Intentionally Preparing your Heart and Home for the Holidays
We have officially entered a season known for being hectic and crazy. We sing songs about it being “the most wonderful time of the...
Where to See Holiday Lights in Fairfield County
In my humble opinion, driving around to see holiday lights after dark is one of the most magical things you can do. To hear...
Our Holiday Bucket List
Let’s face it, last year’s holiday season was kind of a bust. As parents, we all did our best to keep the holiday magic...
Our Family Tradition of Not Gathering for the Holidays
The time has come for my annual holiday tradition of not gathering together with my extended family to minimize my feelings of stress and...
Navigating the Holiday Season as a Non-Christian Family
I will never forget the gut-punch I felt when my sweet 5-year-old girl looked at me with tears welling in her big brown eyes...
Top 10 Things I Missed During COVID Christmas
"SAAAAAANTAAAA! I know him! I know him!"
But our visit last year happened over Zoom. During our COVID Christmas of 2020, most holiday festivities were...