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Cold Coffee, Warm Baby: Eating Through the Holidays With a Newborn

Cold Coffee, Warm Baby: Eating Through the Holidays With a Newborn

The holidays are known for big meals, warm plates, and sitting down together as a family. This is a lie we tell people without newborns . Because once you add a newborn to the mix, holiday eating become…
The Christmas Elf Conundrum: Why Did We Start This Stressful Tradition?

The Christmas Elf Conundrum: Why Did We Start This Stressful Tradition?

It always starts so innocently, doesn’t it? One little elf sitting sweetly on the shelf, bringing a sprinkle of Christmas magic to the kids and a few easy smiles to mom and dad. Fast-forward a few ye…
Need a Little Christmas Right This Very Minute? Go Ahead—Deck the Halls in November!

Need a Little Christmas Right This Very Minute? Go Ahead—Deck the Halls in November!

I know, I know—some people will clutch their pumpkin spice lattes and insist that we shouldn’t even think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving. “One holiday at a time!” they say. But here’s the t…
Why Finding Life Insurance Should Be On Your Holiday To-Do List

Why Finding Life Insurance Should Be On Your Holiday To-Do List

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Responsival. All thoughts are my own. The holidays are such a magical time of year—but let’s be honest, they’re also a little chaotic. Between shopping, school co…
Run into Summer With Sweaty Ponytales Greeting Cards

Run into Summer With Sweaty Ponytales Greeting Cards

I am not a runner. While my mantra is never say never, I am pretty sure that this body will never be a lean, mean running machine. Walking, yes, walking, I can do. But when thoughts of running enter …
Panache Apparel Weekend Sweater: My New Go-To Cozy & Chic Staple

Panache Apparel Weekend Sweater: My New Go-To Cozy & Chic Staple

Sample received. All opinions are my own. If you’re looking for a sweater that effortlessly combines comfort and style, look no further than the Panache Apparel Weekend Sweater. I can honestly say thi…
Steeped Coffee- The Easy Way to Stay Caffeinated During The Holidays

Steeped Coffee- The Easy Way to Stay Caffeinated During The Holidays

Traveling during the holidays means lots of luggage, presents, and usually lack of space. Perhaps your Christmas cabin doesn't have a coffee maker, you are visiting mom & dads who only drink …
Oh, Christmas Tree

Oh, Christmas Tree

Happy Tuesday, friends! What in the world? We are officially two weeks away from Christmas Eve! If you're anything like me, you're missing that extra week between Thanksgiving and the start o…
Let's Talk Christmas Trees!

Let's Talk Christmas Trees!

Haul out the holly Put up the tree before my spirit falls again Fill up the stocking, I may be rushing things But deck the halls again now For we need a little Christmas - Andy Williams, We Need A Little …
The Countdown to Thanksgiving is On

The Countdown to Thanksgiving is On

If you've ever hosted friends and family for holiday gatherings, you already know it's a lot of work. There's the initial planning and organizing of the gathering, prepping your home, and…
Have a Spooktacular Halloween with Costumes from Fun.com

Have a Spooktacular Halloween with Costumes from Fun.com

Thanks to Fun.com for providing me with product for this post. All thoughts are my own. Halloween will soon be here, and my spooky little ghouls and guy can't wait! Since my childhood, I have love…
Holidays Made Cleaner With Handzie Wipes

Holidays Made Cleaner With Handzie Wipes

Do you remember the excitement of the holiday season as a child? Starting with pumpkins and continuing right up to present opening, there are lots and lots of activities and festivities. Which means …
Terra Americana Gifts for the Culinary & Botancial Adventurers

Terra Americana Gifts for the Culinary & Botancial Adventurers

I have been rewatching one of my favorite tv shows. Partly out of boredom, partly of nostalgia, a particular episode stood out to me recently. The matriarch of the family, dying of cancer, spent some…
Have a happy July 4th!

Have a happy July 4th!

Typically, the July 4th hoiday is a low-key event for me. I may or may not have plans, I may or may not seek out fireworks.. who knows. Sometimes I don't want to deal with the crowds, especially …
Time to Trim the Tree

Time to Trim the Tree

I love Christmas traditions. After our Christmas was disrupted last year due to moving and temporarily living with relatives, my kids seem to have lost their Christmas spirit. While I tried my best …
How do you decorate?

How do you decorate?

Advent, the time for preparing for baby Jesus, is almost upon us.  How do you decorate for Advent and Christmas?
It's almost time for the Holiday Light Shows!

It's almost time for the Holiday Light Shows!

Airlie Gardens, the local botanical gardens in Wilmington, holds an annual light show each year. It starts around Thanksgiving and goes through the New Year. It's a magical night of walking aroun…
CheeseBits: The Bite Sized Holiday Snack!

CheeseBits: The Bite Sized Holiday Snack!

Cheese plates and Charcuterie Boards are at the top of everyone's holiday appetizer lists. This holiday season, instead of spending the time cutting up cheese blocks, do yourself a favor and grab…
Lazy Halloween

Lazy Halloween

You know, for someone who loves planning and organizing, I am really off my game this Halloween. For years, Halloween has been a favorite holiday of mine. I love getting into the spirit of Halloween …
DIY Valentine's Day Treat Box

DIY Valentine's Day Treat Box

Do you need a last-minute gift for Valentine's Day? You'll love this easy and fun Valentine's Day Treat Box! I love putting together Valentine's Day gifts for my family and usually win…