How the heck am I supposed to get into the holiday spirit with weather like this?
Holidays
Dear Santa
We do not shop on Black Friday. There is something very off putting about the over the top consumption perpetuated by Black Friday that exemplifies some of the deep-rooted ways that big companies manipulate us to think we need things we don't. On a related note-the kids make their Christmas lists today. The kids want … Continue reading Dear Santa
Happiness and Joy
Merry Christmas for our family to yours.
Ahead of Schedule
Photo Card View the entire collection of cards. Can't believe I already have our Christmas Card done--and I managed to get the calendars designed and ordered while still on sale. Got the tree up tonight and putting lights up tomorrow. And there is snow in the forecast. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas … Continue reading Ahead of Schedule
A First Attempt
So, one of my brothers lives in Chicago and he and his partner love to do things with the kids when they come in town. They alternate holidays--this year Thanksgiving, next year Christmas, etc. My brother did some searching and found this awesome class he could do with the kids making gingerbread houses. There was … Continue reading A First Attempt
Embracing Imperfection 