Ever have one of those days when you’re just not “feelin’” it? This is me today. And yesterday. And quite possibly the day before. I think it’s… Read more “Here We Go Again”
Tag: holiday
Scenes from a Thanksgiving Past
Three women sit at a bar height table in a suburban tavern. Chatting about imminent Thanksgiving preparations and exchanging sentiments of disbelief that Christmas and the end of… Read more “Scenes from a Thanksgiving Past”
Everyday Cooking is Terrible. Holiday Cooking is Fun!
I am famous around these parts for a post I did about how much I hate to cook. From that post, however, many have made the following… Read more “Everyday Cooking is Terrible. Holiday Cooking is Fun!”
10 Holiday Gifts for Tweens
Holiday shopping is simple for little kids they typically have a list a mile long – and if not, you can give them a box and they’d… Read more “10 Holiday Gifts for Tweens”
Seasonal Reading: Winter Favorites
We’ve had a decent snow and Thankgiving is over so it’s officially winter. Here’s the next installment of our favorites from our seasonal reading basket. Most of… Read more “Seasonal Reading: Winter Favorites”
A New Family Tradition for the Holidays: Black Friday/Post-Thanksgiving/Pre-Christmas Dinner
This may come across as a mundane topic to many of you, but I was incredibly excited to put together an impromptu Thanksgiving feast for my… Read more “A New Family Tradition for the Holidays: Black Friday/Post-Thanksgiving/Pre-Christmas Dinner”
Holiday Shopping with Ease
As promised last week today I’m going to let you in on my Christmas shopping secrets. Hopefully this will help you a little bit as we get… Read more “Holiday Shopping with Ease”
A Peek Into Your Future
You may remember that I am entertainment-phobic. Nonetheless, I feel I should celebrate the Jewish holidays with my children, as I am their only Jewish parent. Last… Read more “A Peek Into Your Future”
Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Dying Easter eggs is one of our favorite family traditions. But each year I buy the coloring kit and and wonder exactly what’s in those dyes and… Read more “Natural Easter Egg Dyes”
Cranky New Year: The Top Three Reasons Ringing in the New Year with My Kids Was Difficult, Albeit Memorable
I have had one or both kids at home with me for several days spanning the period from Christmas to the present. Yesterday was the first day… Read more “Cranky New Year: The Top Three Reasons Ringing in the New Year with My Kids Was Difficult, Albeit Memorable”