Holiday traditions are big in my family. While they aren’t typically grand affairs, they are small, significant acts and events that we draw comfort, cheer and nostalgia from. Baking cookies together on Christmas Eve for Santa is one my youngest son implemented. Thanks to my friend Natasha of Houseful of Nicholes’ Annual #HousefulOfCookies we test…
I baked a cake today. That may seem to be very trivial and unnecessary information … but it isn’t. Bare with me. The kitchen intimidates me. I stay as far away from it as possible. My family gets home-cooked meals, but they are typically quick and easy dishes that get me away from the stove…
Spending time together as a family is an important goal of mine. Not just being together but true quality time. We eat together, carpool together, homework time, cleaning, the list goes on and on. That time seems to be focused on doing everything but really spending quality family time together. 6 Ideas for Spending Quality…
Last week I introduced you all to the Lillie-Helen Foundation for Stroke Awareness founded by myself and my oldest friend to honor our grandmothers – both who passed away from stroke-related causes. March is a very special month for Lillie-Helen because it’s the birth month of both of the namesakes of the organization. Today’s blog…
Today is a very special day. My youngest son (middle child) turns 5 “all my fingers” years-old. I’d like to wish a very special Happy Birthday to my Baby Boy! We’ve been counting this day down since Christmas. He absolutely loves celebrating birthdays (not just his!) and has been narrowing down his cake and ice…
