Holidays

Christmas time is here! Time for decorating the house, hanging the lights, baking yummy treats, taking pictures for holiday cards, shopping for the perfect gifts, and getting into the spirit of Christmas. I enjoy all that goes into making holidays...

As the holiday season approaches, I think back on my childhood. Holidays were always a crazy time of year, and yet it was also a very enjoyable time spent together. As I ponder deeper, I think about the previous...

When I realized my first child was due in December, I felt the pressure of making the entire season perfect. Of course, she doesn't remember a thing from her first Christmas, but I remember every time I thought I...

Does anyone really love taking their kids to the mall to meet Santa? No, thank you! But what about a magical morning with the big man in red himself complete with activities, food, and photos in a beautiful, comfortable...

It’s that time of year again! Time to gather your family in front of a photographer and hope your nerves don't break. It's true that some find Christmas cards sessions exciting while others require a hit of mama's special...

September 15, 2017-October 15, 2017 is Hispanic Heritage Month.  I remember growing up with the Spanish channel Univision on our TV all the time. In our home, evening activities included eating dinner and doing homework. Then we would sit together...

My husband and I are not big on common traditions.  We rarely decorate the house for holidays or birthdays, and if you ask us what we're doing for the Fourth of July or Thanksgiving, we'll probably look at each...

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Today is Star Wars Day, my favorite holiday!   It’s the day when my family’s clothing choices actually fit the occasion. No one else at my work site can wear Star Wars garb for 2 weeks straight without wearing anything...

I want for my kids to feel like being a part of our family is something special. For me, the holiday season brings with it feelings of comfort, excitement and familiarity. I think much of my emotion surrounding the holidays...