holiday

I love enjoying a glass of wine with a good meal or cozying up with a good book and relaxing with a glass after the kids are in bed. Uncork a new bottle and pamper the wine loving Mamas this Mother's Day with our fabulous wine finds in our Mother's Day Wine Lovers Shopping Guide. ...read more

You probably already know that Mexico celebrates Cinco di Mayo on May 5th, but did you know that Japan celebrates Children's Day on May 5th? Related: Summer Camp Out Party What: Kodomo no hi, also known as Children's Day. Families celebrate the health, happiness and well being ...read more

I made these beautiful gilded watercolor eggs for our Easter display this year. As an adult I'm not longer happy with the simple cups of color for dying eggs. I need a more intricate more "adult" design. Something that's really pretty to look at with some detail. I made most of ...read more

We're passing on a little piece of that magic to you. This month's printable is meant to fold over a ziplock bag and be used for holding treats for friends. One of my favorite memories is volunteering in a kindergarten classroom on St. Patricks Day. The kids went out for recess ...read more

Holi is a Spring festival also known as the Festival of Colors! What: Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the end of winter (white), the beginning of spring (colorful) and the victory of good over evil. It's a great opportunity to play, laugh, forgive and repair ...read more

We love that Valentine's Day falls on the weekend this year. It means we get to spend the whole day with our little loves and we're excited about that! I got to thinking about different ways I could celebrate with my kids this year. I came up with the idea of having a mini ...read more

Nothing says the season of joy is here like spending time in the kitchen with family. Last week I took on a Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie playdate. While the girls amused themselves with coloring, I whipped up my grandmother's sugar cookie recipe. It's the perfect way to ...read more

It's that time of year again... time to BOO! I love the tradition of anonymously booing (or ghosting, as some people call it!) neighbors and community friends with tricks, treats and goodies.  Related: How to boo your neighbors The kids wake up every morning and check the front ...read more

To Brunch or not to Brunch?? If it gives you a reason to serve this pomegranate mimosa, TO BRUNCH it is! Always brunch! And what better cocktail to have with brunch than a mimosa? With the holidays quickly approaching, gatherings will be happening more frequently as we focus ...read more

I’m not a big believer in traditional New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, in years past, I’ve set myself up for failure with unrealistic, unfocused, and grandiose goals. Lose weight, eat better, exercise more, indulge in “me time,” be more present with my children. Um, ...read more

I'll admit - I love staying in for New Year's Eve. After a month of holiday parties and family get-togethers, I have little interest in trying to find a babysitter, battling the crowds, shelling out big bucks for a prix fixe dinner and trying to keep my eyes open until 12:01. ...read more

A lot of people ask when the right time to talk to your children about their feelings is. Denise Daniels, founder and CEO of Moodsters believes it's never too early. As a leader in child development, Denise has collaborated with a Yale University psychologist to create a ...read more

Christmas Eve just might be my favorite day of the year. I thoroughly enjoy each and every moment of the whole holiday season, but thanks to our family's annual Christmas Eve traditions, December 24th is particularly special. And just in case you're looking too add some new ...read more

Between the cold weather, holiday music on repeat, and all the lights and decorations, I swear that every morning feels like a morning worthy of hot cocoa with the kids! Today, in celebration of National Hot Cocoa Day, we're sharing some of our favorite hot cocoa recipes - a ...read more

Five days till Christmas! Five days till Hanukkah! Five days left to browse, buy, and wrap all those games and gadgets and stocking stuffers and trinkets and knick-knacks and toys for your favorite good boys, nice girls, and itty-bitty babes. I thought I was way ahead of the ...read more

We're down to the wire. In less than a week, it'll be CHRISTMAS! My kids are beyond excited. One of our favorite family traditions through the holiday season is baking. Lots and lots of baking. We bake for our school, our local military base, our neighbors, our family and ...read more

It's that time of year where we are feeling festive and fun-loving. To celebrate the holidays, we are going to play Oprah and give away some of our favorite things. Join us as we host ten days of holiday giveaways. Each day we will feature a new product from our beautiful gift ...read more

Whew! We're almost half way through December! The kids have been counting down the days until Christmas for what feels like 100 days already. We've been stringing lights, drinking hot cocoa, and wrapping presents like crazy around here. To help with the gift wrapping, we're ...read more

One of our favorite family traditions is going to Angevine Farm in Connecticut to chop down our tree. We drive up to this family-owned farm months in advance to tag a tree as our own, then the weekend after Thanksgiving, we head back to the farm to saw it down and bring the ...read more

With holidays right around the corner, you might be like me, and in search of some cute and easy crafts for a bit of a homemade touch. We've got class parties lined up, playdates with neighbors, and, of course, the kids are going to be off for a holiday break soon. Keep them ...read more

It's the most wonderful time of the year: holiday-pajamas season! You better believe that my little ones have been rocking festively coordinated bedtime ensembles since Thanksgiving night, and we're just getting started around here! I have more matching family sets than I'd care ...read more

Want an easy holiday party look? I suggest you style a jumpsuit, like this one from cabi. It's got a fit that hugs the right curves--plus my favorite feature POCKETS! Related: Fashion for right now spring trends Style a Jumpsuit for Your Life I love the idea of having an ...read more

Can we talk about my favorite way to customize Christmas presents, stocking-stuffers, home décor, holiday tablescapes, and seasonal treats? It’s easy. It’s affordable. And it totally makes my craft-weary self feel like a DIY diva! Avery Design & Print Online program boasts ...read more

If you're like me and are STILL dragging your feet on ordering your holiday cards, it's not too late! There is still time to order and some great deals to be had. We've rounded up some of the best deals, discounts and coupon code just for you. No more excuses! Here are ...read more

Haizel McIntyre knows a thing or two about the push and pull of holiday-season pressure. It's the most magical time of the year, but it's, often, also the most stressful—and then there's the financial burden. As a full-time working mom of three Haizel was looking for another ...read more

Do you buy new holiday pajamas for the kids every year? I never grew up with the tradition but I love that it ensures your kids aren't wearing ratty old PJs and actually look cute in those holiday morning photos - ha! If you're still shopping for some cute options to deck the ...read more

Before I had kids, I wore all sorts of jewelry. Heavy statement necklaces, cocktail rings, big glamorous baubles, impractical hoop earrings, stacked bangles, and pretty little luxuries of every kind. But all that bling went out the door when I had my babies. It was impossible to ...read more

The holidays are hectic for everyone. There are presents to be purchased, cookies to be baked, and extended family and friends to entertain. And while it’s all very merry, joyful, and jolly, the bulk of the hard work and headache tends to fall on moms—what else is new? Mom, TV ...read more

Fresh cookies in the oven. Hot cider in my mug. An evergreen decorated with lights. One of my favorite parts of the holidays are the smells. You can use this easy stovetop potpourri recipe any time that you want to make your house smell amazing. Holiday Stovetop Potpourri ...read more

December is here! All month I'll be sharing some of my favorite holiday cocktails to serve at your holiday parties, a cozy night in, or you know, on a Wednesday after adulting all day long. First up, the cranberry gin martini. A few days ago we shared some tasty ways to use ...read more

I used to believe that pecan and pumpkin pies were the only desserts you could serve for a Thanksgiving feast. But, throughout my years eating and hosting Thanksgiving dinners, I've changed my mind. These fresh-fruit cornucopias make a healthy yet festive addition to any ...read more

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we are feeling extra thankful. Thankful for our friends and family (all over the world), the roof over our heads, and the many blessings with which we find ourselves. Thanksgiving is always a time when families gather together, eat good food, ...read more

We're a holiday obsessed family. Thanks to my mom, my sister and I were raised amongst loads of creative holiday displays. Nobody can whip a house into shape for the holidays like my mama...nobody. That being said, I try to tap into those holiday decorating genes whenever I can. ...read more

Holiday book club picks arrive in bookstores this month, and we couldn't be happier! Who doesn't love reading about sprigs of mistletoe, snow-covered mountain tops, and festive cheer? We certainly do! All of these titles are available in paperback and eBook, so take your pick! ...read more