santa claus

Christmas Eve has always been a bit chaotic for my family. Super-fun and exciting, but crazy, hectic, and crowded nevertheless. We celebrate at my parents' home, and they tend to go big. Lots of food, tons of people, late hours, and amped up volume. It's a blast, but it's the ...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

The Christmas countdown is on! We've been getting excited for Santa's arrival with a few festive activities. My favorite so far?... Writing a letter to Santa! My son dictated, and I transcribed. (He had me in tears... and hysterics!) A local store has a special mailbox that ...read more

I had an epiphany recently—and it’s completely changed my seasonal outlook and altogether attitude... Here it is: As a mom/blogger/human, I have been way too preoccupied with the idea of capturing the “perfect” parenting moments on camera... And it’s having negative effects on ...read more

My name is Lauren and I have a problem. I am addicted to buying my children Christmas outfits... Christmas outfits that will probably get worn once this year before being thrown into our ever-growing abyss of retired kids’ clothes. (But I’ll always have that Instagram memory!) ...read more

He's making his list and checking it twice. But, in the digital era there is more than one way to contact Old Saint Nick. From traditional letter writing to fun apps to phone calls, here are some of our favorite ways to track jolly Santa Claus this year. Letters to Santa: ...read more