Tag: Traditions
The 15 Best Books to Read With Your Kids at Christmas
Christmas is such a magical time of the year. We spend months looking forward to the lights, the decorations, the cookies, the gifts, the...
We’ve Traded Anniversary Fanfare for Family Traditions
On July 5th, sixteen years ago, my husband and I stood at the front of my parent's church surrounded by family and friends and...
Fabulous Easter Basket Ideas That Don’t Include Candy
When it comes to Easter baskets, I am usually on top of things. I start collecting items for weeks before: things my child wants, needs,...
A Little Love for Valentine’s Day
Yes, more than likely, Valentine’s Day is a made-up holiday with a completely commercial purpose. But this day always holds a special place in...
Holiday Traditions to Start While Your Child is Young
My husband and I have been married four years and we also have a two-year-old son and are pregnant with our second son due...
4 Holiday Traditions I’m Giving Up This Year (and One I’m...
It's a time that many of us look forward to all year. The decor, the recipes, the parties. The traditions. While there are some...
10 Signs You Were Raised By A Filipino Mom
Filipino mothers are notorious for their weird traditions, superstitions, and parenting ideas. I spent a lot of my childhood believing that a lot of...
Balance and Boundaries: Making Your Own
Each of us sets boundaries in our lives. Some grow subconsciously over time, others with much more thought. We set boundaries for ourselves, and...
12 Days of Christmas in OKC {Scavenger Hunt}
The holidays are so magical, even with all the hustle and bustle. There seems to be a lot of stress built-in with present giving...
6 Signs You Grew Up Mexican
The older I get the more I realize how "unconventional" my upbringing was compared to a lot of my friends, and my husband who are...
When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas {Learning to Make Your Own...
Growing up in Tennessee our family always celebrated Christmas on December 24 (Santa is magical...he can come on whatever day he needs to!) because...
Giving back…to Santa {Why we love the Santa Basket}
Raise your hand if you have too many toys. Just me?
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas. And I'm beyond grateful to anyone who...