When we aren’t taking the kids to explore other cities on their breaks from school, we try to make a point to act as tourists in our own town. I find this especially fun to do during the Christmas holidays. A few years ago, I took the girls to see the IMAX Christmas movie and…
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Why I’ve Decided I Like Thanksgiving Better Than Christmas
From as far back as I can remember, up until – well – this year, Thanksgiving wasn’t much more than a blip on the fall calendar to me, and a day dedicated to indulging in piles of broccoli casserole and pumpkin cheesecake. Christmas had always been THE holiday for me. Particularly Christmas Eve. I’m not…
#MugSwap2012 – Let’s Do This!
This is the 3rd year for the annual blogger Mug Swap! The premise behind #MugSwap2012 is simple: You create a coffee mug at Zazzle using images that relate to your blog. You have that mug sent to your secret blogger recipient just before the holidays. You also receive a blog-branded mug from another blogger who…
Christmas Card Friends
After reading the joyous Facebook announcement that Baby #3 had been born to a couple Craig and I know, the first thought that crossed my mind was, “Good for them!” My second thought: “I didn’t even know she was pregnant.” My third thought: “We’ll read all about their newest addition in their Christmas card letter.”…
American Girl What?
I totally admit that I had a heck of a time coming up with gift ideas this Christmas. My mom – thank goodness – told me she wanted to buy both Kate and Maddie their own My American Girl Doll this year. I thought it was a great idea, and was even more relieved pleased…
An #iPPP Photo Recap of our Christmas
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The Story of Jesus’ Birth, as told by a 3 year old
The story of Jesus’ birth, out of the mouth of my babe. Preschool teaches them so much, doesn’t it? Related Posts:I Want a Hippopotamus for ChristmasAmerican Girl What?Thanksgiving, through a Child’s EyesMy kids are 5 & 3, and I’m out of gift ideasIt’s Sure To Be a Classic
The Christmas Party (Dress) of my Dreams
I love to plan events. Back in our pre-kid days, Craig and I lived in a neighborhood filled with young singles and couples, most who were transplants just like us. I organized and hosted parties a few times a year, and I invited – literally – every single person who lived in our neighborhood to…
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
“Gleeful“, “beaming“, “proud” and “overly excitable” would all be perfect words to describe me during and after Maddie’s Christmas preschool recital. Her class sang, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” this year, and what could be more adorable than a dozen 3 year old muddling through that song? To top it off, Maddie pulled out…
Christmas Eve Is…
…family …tradition …lasagna and sausage & peppers …homemade spritz cookies …singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and “Jingle Bells” …forgetting the words to “Frosty the Snowman” …Chicago …twinkling lights …Christmas music on the radio …winter coats …cold window panes …magic …bliss …perfection Related Posts:Our Magic NumbersA Yuletide Night at the MallElf on the ShelfHoliday traditions…
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