Tagged: holidays

Take a Family Break – Free Fun Friday

Take a Family Break – Free Fun Friday

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 – A Mother's Story

'Twas a Few Days Before Christmas – A Mother's Story

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...

Countdown to Christmas

Countdown to Christmas

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...

When to Put Up the Christmas Decorations

When to Put Up the Christmas Decorations

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...