I grew up in a small town in Maryland. My grandparents lived five minutes away, and my aunts, uncles, and cousins lived in the next town over. Some of my fondest memories include being smushed at the kids' table...
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It happens every...
Do the words "supply chain issues" have you quaking in worry about Christmas shopping? Does the thought of more stuff/clutter and too many toys that don't get played with cause you to twitch? Worry no more and use San...
As the weather starts to change and we move into fall, we will see Pumpkin Spice Everything. So many of us wait for pumpkin spice lattes to hit our Starbucks menu and order up one to enjoy in the...
Some of my fondest memories of the holiday season throughout the years include some kind of takeout (Taco Bell cinnamon churros when I was a child and the family was budgeting, and coffee and a sweet as my palette...
Of course there now exists The Mensch on a Bench.
And of course I bought one.
In a moment of parenting desperation, my husband and I discussed using an Elf on the Shelf this year as a bribery tool to discourage...
If your children are anything like mine, they begin compiling their holiday wish lists around (if not before) October. “Ooooh, I want that!” my preschooler shrieks, her eyes feasting upon a commercial featuring eight-year-olds and glitter body art. (Um,...
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The holiday season is here, and as a busy mom, you’ve got a never-ending to-do list. Between gift shopping, baking cookies, and decorating the house, the tasks quickly...
Holiday Parties in Mexico are called Posadas (Poh-Sa-das). This is a tradition that started in colonial Mexico and has carried on since then. They were originally held in the nine days or “novena” before Christmas Eve symbolizing the nine...
You want cool gifts? Think small. You don’t want to worry about where your gifts are coming from? Think local. Shop small and shop local to fill your gift lists.
It’s not often I tell anyone to think small, but...
"We’ll figure it out as we go."
I believe that’s a direct quote from my newly married, easy breezy, childless self, six years ago. “No big deal... Our kids will make a decision about religion when they come of age.”...
As we all know by now, 2020 is a year like no other. Beloved events and activities that have become family traditions will likely be very different this year, or cancelled altogether. We’ve done our best to update this...
If your family enjoys a visit with Santa Claus during the holiday season, now is the time to check your list twice and see where you can find the Jolly Ol' Man in 2023! Did we miss a location?...
Looking for holiday fun and more things to do with your family? There is no shortage of things to do in San Antonio this season, so once you’ve enjoyed the lights on the River Walk, get out and explore...
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DIY Fiesta Decorations – Hanging Ribbon Rings
Call it a ribbon ring, a hanging wreath, or an elaborate version of a windsock - but when you see these going up in...
