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Oh, I am so excited it is almost Christmas! Last year, I wrote down a list of everything holiday-themed we did, and the things we didn’t get to (like celebrating St. Nicholas Day), so I could remember for this year. A Christmas bucket list, if you will. I am big on traditions and consistency. I… Continue Reading

This time of year can be very hectic for us all. We have holidays, end of school, and family visits on the lineup, and sometimes, Christmas shopping can just feel overwhelming. Of course, I personally love holiday gifting, but even I can be stretched too thin in this department and exchange joy for stress during… Continue Reading

My favorite part of Christmas has always been giving gifts. In my teen years, I happily took over the “Santa” duties, frequently teasing family members with hints of what I had gotten them. The build up is my favorite part, waiting for that moment when their face lights up with surprise. Perhaps that’s one reason… Continue Reading

I strive to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable. Last year, determined to pare down on the holiday crazy, we vowed to give less gifts to our daughter. We wanted to remove the majority of the focus on gifts, and instead place it on the importance of the meaning of Christmas and our time… Continue Reading

Throughout my years as a blogger, I’ve had the great pleasure of “meeting” several other bloggers who write about real food, motherhood, organization, DIY, and more. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Wellness Media have allowed me to connect with them and consider them my “online friends”. I have learned so much from these women and feel… Continue Reading

It’s been a year now that I have started doing Capsule Wardrobes and I still love it! Some things that have helped is reading up on Capsule Wardrobes (Un-Fancy blog is the master!) first but then adjusting the “rules” to my life. I am so impressed with the women that can whittle their wardrobe down… Continue Reading