Electric toothbrushes. No, really. In the things my husband and I gave them, the electric toothbrushes were the biggest hit. Just simple ones, a blue and a pink Crayola electric toothbrush. It was hilarious how delighted they were. But the toothbrushes did finally get beaten out by a gift...
Congratulations. You are now past the worst of the holiday season. Take a break with your family. Enjoy yourselves. Sleep in if you can. Play games and enjoy the beauties of the season as they appear in your area. And yes, I’m taking my own advice. I wrote this...
Twas a few days before Christmas, and all through the house The children were running, their usual carouse. The furniture and floors had been cleaned up with care; In hopes that somehow no messes they’d bear. Ornaments were nestled into the tree and spread In hopes that the children...
Somehow I don’t anticipate spending much time online this week. It’s Christmastime and time to relax with the family. Are you taking a break too? I got a lot done yesterday, but there’s still more to be done. No doubt most important to my kids on that list is...
Nope, not one of those families that gets all the Christmas/holiday decorations up right after Thanksgiving. I know a lot of people do, but that’s never quite worked for my family. Deciding when can be a bit tricky when you have kids in the house. This year we’re pretty...