It’s the final countdown to Christmas! Most of the presents are bought and wrapped and under the Christmas tree. The treats are all in a big bag in my closet. I’ve made a few batches of goodies (like my world-famous caramels and Grandma’s English toffee and my son’s ever-favorite butterscotch bars). I should feel excited…
Midnight Madness in Annapolis, Maryland – Loews Annapolis Hotel
This past Thursday night, I was invited to spend a fun evening with friends old and new at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, right in the heart of downtown Annapolis, Maryland. We were pampered and fed and then sent off to shop at Annapolis’ annual Midnight Madness. Accommodations were provided at Loews Annapolis Hotel, but all…
How to Inspire the Spirit of Giving in Children
All across the country, kids are eyeing wrapped presents, shaking boxes under the tree, or going over and over their hand-written wish lists. It’s easy for kids to get caught up in the WANTS of the season and completely neglect the joy of giving. If there is one thing that I want to instill in…
The Ornament Tree – An Easy Christmas Craft
When I was growing up, my Grandma Betty had a jewelry tree in her living room. It looked like a Christmas tree, but she kept it up year round. I loved that tree and spent many hours gazing at it. When my Grandma passed away, my mom inherited the jewelry tree, and it now lives…
Hershey’s Kitchens LIVE!
Our family kicked off the holiday season at Hersheypark in November as part of my wife’s Sweetest Moms ambassadorship. Our park admission and some activities were covered by Hersheypark, but all thoughts are our own. Photos that are not watermarked are courtesy of the Hershey’s Kitchens LIVE team. What weekend getaway is complete without ending…
How to Manage Your Time During the Holidays
I already have a hard time managing my time, but when the holidays roll around, it’s an even bigger challenge. I’m sure I’m not the only one being pulled in a dozen different directions. There’s just so much to do, and so many expectations to meet. Finding the perfect gifts, ordering and sending Christmas cards,…
Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Kids
I can’t believe how quickly the holiday season crept up on us this year. As much as I don’t feel ready for Christmas, I am beyond thrilled that it is here. I LOVE CHRISTMAS. Granted, I’m not a huge fan of cold or snow, but the holiday season – the treats, the music, and the…
Simple Christmas Cloche Candle Holder
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Gorilla Glue Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I love this time of year! Although this native California girl would be happy to live in a warmer, snow-free state the rest of her life, I admit that I love the way…
My Favorite Things Giveaway – Holiday 2016
It’s that time of year again…and I am SO excited! One of my new favorite holiday traditions is giving away a gift package full of my favorite things, alongside a handful of my favorite bloggers. It has been fun to come up with some of my favorite things to give away. This season, I had…
Give the Gift of STEM This Holiday
This post is sponsored by Sylvan Learning, but all thoughts and ideas are my own. Are your kids into STEM education? What are some of their favorite STEM activities? How would you like to give the gift of education to your child this holiday season? From December 1st through December 21st visit Sylvan’s Facebook page…
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