thanksgiving: 3 Ways to Holiday Proof Your Sanity - 11/22/22 09:05 AM
Do you get excited for the holidays? Or do you feel a dull ache in the pit of your stomach?
Alas, I used to have a love-hate relationship with the holidays.
I love the family traditions and seeing my kids so excited.
And I hate all the extra work. Seriously, don't moms have enough to do?
What we want most for Christmas is to enjoy our families. That's hard to do when you're drowning in your to-do list.
But it doesn't have to be that way. In fact, I've been working hard the last few years to change it in my own home.
So, try one of these ideas now … (5 comments)

thanksgiving: 4 Thanksgiving Traditions My Family Loves - 11/09/21 11:51 AM
When it comes to the holidays, we all look forward to the family traditions that add meaning, fun, and connection to our lives. 
For us, the following traditions for families have added an extra layer of magic to Thanksgiving that I'm so grateful for. If you are on the hunt for a new holiday activity, try one of these out this year.  
1. A Thankful TreeNovember is a beautiful time to remember how important gratitude is. (Gratitude is proven to make you happier). To make it a family affair, we fill out a simple paper leaf after dinner and stick it on the … (2 comments)

thanksgiving: 10 Fun Questions to Beat Boredom on Thanksgiving - 11/03/20 12:16 PM
With the holidays quickly approaching, we're all looking for ways to connect with our family like never before.
 
So, here are 10 questions that make excellent boredom busters! Pull them out in the month of November or on Thanksgiving Day. Then, enjoy what the entire family says about these options.
 
1. Would you rather eat turkey or Chinese food for Thanksgiving Day?
2. Would you rather watch the parade or a football game on Thanksgiving?
3. Would you rather play a game of touch football or take a nap on Thanksgiving?
4. Would you rather eat chocolate pie or pecan pie?
5. Would you rather do all … (3 comments)