Today I’m posting a song parody – scroll down a bit if you want to get straight to it. The song is based on “Summer Nights” from the musical Grease and pokes fun at the ridiculous pain in the ass that is summer camp registration. I hope it brings you some much needed laughter amidst…
I have always prided myself on being a person of action. A problem presents itself and bam! I’m on the attack. I read articles, request books from the library, brainstorm lists of potential solutions. I talk and talk and talk some more, with friends and loved ones and friendly random people at Target, until I’m…
Dear Reader, Happy New Year! Is there an official date in January when you’re supposed to stop saying that? Because I thought I’d be saying it to you in a post much earlier than today, but I haven’t, and here’s why: I’ve been mired in a battle against hypocrisy. Okay, okay, that sounds a little…
Spending New Year’s Eve at home with kids? Us, too! And truthfully, it’s my top choice. With a) a toddler who still wakes up random times in the night and has a perpetual cold this winter and b) two older kids who have been on winter break since December 17th, I’m TIRED! Ditch my leggings…
The winter solstice can slip right by unnoticed, buried beneath the pageantry of the more well-known December holidays. But you can celebrate the winter solstice at home with little to no advance preparation. Why Celebrate the Winter Solstice? Every year I have the best of intentions about planning an elaborate winter solstice celebration, complete…
If you’ve browsed holiday picture books, you know there are a LOT to choose from. But if you’re looking for Christmas books not about Santa or presents, weeeeellll….your options shrink considerably. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not anti-Santa or anti-presents. Some of our favorite Christmas picture books feature Mr. Claus and gift-giving quite prominently:…
Looking for a simple, inexpensive, clutter-free way to add coziness and warmth to your house this holiday season? A December simmer pot is a great addition to your repertoire! What is a Simmer Pot? Also known as stovetop potpourri, a simmer pot consists of fruit, spices, and other fresh ingredients gently heated in a pot…
Do you have a kiddo who can’t get enough of trucks and construction? Combine vehicle love with the holiday spirit with these eight Christmas truck books. Construction Site on Christmas Night If you have a kiddo interested in construction vehicles, I’m going to guess that you’ve read Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site approximately 418 times. Construction…
Christmas doesn’t have to be big and expensive and hectic to be joyful. If stress is putting a damper on your holiday season, read on to discover seven ways to embrace a simple Christmas. Countdowns, Bucket Lists, and a Simple Christmas First, a quick note. My last two posts contained tons of ideas about creating…
