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Every family has different traditions around the holiday, and each family celebrates in their own way. This is how we celebrate, and one of our favorite parts of the season - The Star From Afar family activity.
About five years...
Holiday traditions are one of my MOST favorite aspects of the season, but as a "millennial" mom I'll be the first to admit we are stuck between obliging that of our parents who still are adamant about hosting and...
I know I'm not the only one who cringes when they see things on billboards, on restaurant menus, on television, and sometimes - gasp! - on Christmas cards. So here is my handy guide to making your Christmas card grammatically, punctuationally, and spelling-ly correct. {Although, hopefully, you can spell your names!}
I was there for kindergarten roundup, parent meetings, bought all the supplies on the "needed" and "nice to have" lists, attended the open house, and meet the teacher. I was ready to have my firstborn begin kindergarten and I...
It's time! Time to grab your cozy pants, a warm blanket, cup of hot apple cider, a new book, and read for days. We've compiled a list of books that we think are perfect for fall and spooky season.
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As summer fades, the annual shift into spooky season takes hold. You can’t escape it. Most of us are willing victims ready to welcome moody colors, cool air, and fall traditions.
Suddenly, we’re asking for pumpkin spice everything, visiting cider...
Many years ago when my oldest two boys were wee little preschoolers we went to MOPs at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapeer. A fellow mom brought in this simple apple cake to share at one of our meetings....
Once upon a time, I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher. I liked the idea of helping young children learn and grown especially using fun and interactive ways like making crafts. While I didn't end up pursuing that career...
The White Pumpkin Project is a fall tradition honoring infant loss. White: a color so pure and so bright. White represents innocence. Brides typically wear white on their wedding day, and babies wear white for a dedication or baptism....
