Growing up, Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday. (Well, maybe it tied with Christmas.) I loved the parade, the food, the football, the family, the big feast... all of it. In our household, being relegated to kids' table was a good thing. There were activities and crafts and ...read more
Gobble gobble. November is here which means Turkey time is right around the corner here. But before you watch the parade, throw around a football, and carve the big bird, curl up on the couch (or set up a designated reading teepee!) with your pumpkin-pie cuties and read one of ...read more
The kids are off from school tomorrow; which means they're going to be in my way as I attempt to prepare for the big Turkey Day feast and fete. I can't plaster them in front of the television the whole day (ha), so I need to get creative with my activities. They want to feel like ...read more
How is it that we're already in mid-November? And how--HOW--is Thanksgiving just one week away? Time is flying this chilly fall month, and we are embracing every moment of hygee at home. Still, with the big Turkey Day celebration ahead, we have got to get our homes primed, ...read more
Who's hosting a Friendsgiving fete this year? I love the idea of gathering my girls for a night of food, fun, and drinks. I'm grateful to have a bunch of besties and I'd love to show my love through delicious delights and savory surprises. When hosting a holiday, I generally ...read more
When I was pregnant with my first, I didn't really make a big deal of telling people. My husband and I simply told family and friends, personally, one by one. And, eventually, through the grapevine, everybody got the memo that I was going to be a mama. By the time my daughter ...read more
Gobble gobble! The kiddos wake up on Thanksgiving morning with energy and excitement for the day ahead. Before you watch the parade or head out on a family 5K, whip up a crafty-cute breakfast your kids will absolutely adore. These sweet cinnamon roll turkeys taste good and look ...read more
'Tis the season to be grateful. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we're busy buying turkeys, planning tablescapes, prepping guest rooms, and stressing all of the little details. Indeed, this time of year can be equal parts heart-warming and anxiety-inducing. Of ...read more
November is my birthday month. And my birthday just so happens to fall around Thanksgiving each year... And sometimes it's even on Thanksgiving, so Turkey Day has always been one of my very favorite holidays. While I'm all in with every holiday, I can't ignore the merits of a day ...read more
We're already a few days into November, and I can barely believe that Thanksgiving is just two-and-a-half weeks away. Time is flying, and the festive fall entertaining season is upon us. With lots of plans and parties on the calendar, we're excited to celebrate with friends and ...read more
By now I'm guessing there's a good chance you are STILL stuffed from Thanksgiving. You've moved on from the main meal to straight leftovers the day after and more creative leftovers the next. You know you should stop sneaking a forkful of that leftover stuffing or pumpkin pie but ...read more
Every Thanksgiving, we do the whole go-around-the-table-and-say-what-you're-grateful-for thing. The answers range from the sweet and sappy to the hilarious and far-fetched. We may make some jokes, but the real responses are pretty much the same across the board: Family. ...read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and there's a good chance you're either hosting people for a day of Olympic eating or spending the day at the home of family or friends. This should go without saying, but if you're a guest, make sure you don't show up empty-handed. ...read more
I see a big hole in the holiday fashion market. There are plenty of Christmas outfits for children and loads of Halloween options, but a very small slew of Thanksgiving-themed attire. Sure, you can find one or two styles for your wild little turkeys, but the pickings can be super ...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
I simply love Thanksgiving. It's a holiday meant for working moms. It's a day to slow down and celebrate family. There's no shopping frenzy--it's about quiet moments, loud and lively dinner tables and embracing family. To prep for the holiday, we rely on a few tricks. And even ...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
This is a sponsored post. Product and compensation were provided by Danskin Now and Iconix. All photos are property of Momtrends and may not be used without permission. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Fall, that is! I absolutely love autumn—the crisp air, slight ...read more
My little guy is all about kicking off the holiday season. But as his leaf-loving, pumpkin-spice sipping, autumn adoring mama, I refuse to skip straight to trimming the tree and rocking our ugly sweaters. Nope, it’s still November, little guy—otherwise known as the month of ...read more
The holidays are fast approaching. October is almost over, Halloween is here, and—ready or not—the countdown to “the most wonderful time of the year” is officially on. Ah! It’s an equally exciting and stressful. There are travel itineraries to be booked, turkeys to be thawed, ...read more
I saw some fun "flat-lays" on Instagram this morning of Black Friday essentials: alarm clocks (for early rising!), sneakers (for running!), and water bottles (for hydrating!). There are some serious shoppers out there who are intent on getting what they want at majorly discounted ...read more
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful, warm, bright, delicious, festive, and fun holiday with family and friends. To celebrate, The Shopping Mama is sharing a few of the things we're grateful for this year (besides, you, our loyal readers, of course!). Enjoy and have a ...read more
As you sit down with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, I'm sure you'll be thinking about how thankful you are for all the blessings in your life! We certainly will be! And our kiddos will be too because we're all about teaching them an attitude of gratitude. Knowing how express ...read more
We are such huge fans of easy crafting—And when I say "easy crafting" I mean that the crafts are easy to put together but also easy on the eyes. Usually when I find craft kits or idealistic "simple" projects, the end result is not pleasant. But Kiwi Crate's formula of ease is ...read more
