After the mess that was 2020, I'm looking for a reason to celebrate any and every holiday in 2021. And what better way to celebrate the holiday of love than with Valentine's Day cookies? Baking is one of my favorite...
We get excited for the holidays in our house! As a blended family, holidays change each year depending on if it's an even or odd year. One year we have all four kiddos for Christmas Day and the next...
For me, stockings are just as fun, if not more fun than the actual gift giving. I love filling my kids' stockings with small, fun things! Maybe it was my own experiencing growing up- my mom always filled our...
Blank Children's Hospital's Festival of Trees and Lights will always hold a special place in my family's heart. A few days ago my youngest daughter turned eleven. Thanks to the memories feature on Facebook, I could easily look back...
The holiday season is here! If you're anything like me, I've already put my tree up before Thanksgiving because let's face it; we could all use a little more joy in 2020. As moms, we almost always are putting...
Yes, you read that right. Pumpkin Pie Crisp. It’s as good as it sounds and if I’m being completely honest, it’s dangerously addicting. This is my family's newest fall baking obsession and I have full confidence you are going...
This year has been tough for all of us in one way or another. On some of my hardest days, I try to focus on the things I am thankful for and the things that bring me joy. Here...
Halloween and Thanksgiving might look a little different this year. But you can still make this season a fun and special one with your kiddos. Here are a few simple ideas to celebrate the harvest season and make it...
If someone told me a year ago we would be planning to host Thanksgiving on Zoom, I would have laughed (or cried)! Our extended family has decided to do our Thanksgiving on Zoom this year due to the COVID pandemic....
Help drive allergy awareness this Halloween with the Teal Pumpkin Project The Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide cause created by the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization to provide a safe and fun environment for children with allergies....

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