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An Easy, Fun, and Meaningful NYE at Home with the Kiddos

Last year, with the pandemic raging (as it still is a year later 😩) and me six months pregnant, it was clear we would not be going out for New Year’s Eve. Let’s be real — since having kids, the vast majority of our NYE festivities have taken place at home anyway. And we’ve had…

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How We’re Celebrating the Winter Solstice

For me, the hardest part of this time of year is the darkness. With walks, for example, I can slip on boots and my long, toasty-warm coat to protect against the chill, but there’s nothing I can do to prevent the sun from slipping away well before 5:00. I’ve mentioned I’m embracing hygge and bringing…

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Embracing Frugality and Creativity When Traditions Go Awry

This is the original Mr. Bones.* Perched on top of a storage cabinet in the dining room, he’s enjoying what we’d later look back at as his last carefree moments. The photo was taken October 1st, the very first day of posing Bones in all kinds of fun and wacky ways around the house. Shortly…

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Start a New Halloween Tradition – Meet Sneaky Skel!

Looking to start a Halloween tradition that’s fun, simple, and inexpensive? Look no further than Sneaky Skeleton! Start a Fun, Simple Halloween Tradition Besides pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating, we don’t have much in the way of fun family Halloween traditions. This year, because I knew the kids would love it, I decided to get some…