How to Take a Tropical Vacation at Home I’ve lost count of the number of vacations I have cancelled because of the COVID pandemic. Not all of them were tropical, but over the last twelve months …
Plum turns seven today! Hooray! It's such a fun age, and we wanted to figure out a fun way to celebrate (in a pandemic-friendly way) so we planned a backyard Build-Your-Own Barbie Birthday Party! Build-Your-Own Barbie …
Family Gift of Experience It's no secret that I love giving gifts of experience to my family for Christmas. Even before Dave and I were married (nearly 15 years ago!) we decided that we wanted our …
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving Every year I learn a little something new about American History. The past couple years, around Thanksgiving, I have learned more and more about the Untold Story of Thanksgiving, and recognized …
10 Quarantine-Friendly Gifts of Experience Tis' the season of gifting, and in the sea of gift guides for toys and clothes and the latest, greatest technology, I find myself drawn to a few gifts of experience …
Hierarchy of Gifts It's the holiday season, once again! The time that everyone scrambles to gather gifts big and small, to fill stockings, to pile beneath the tree, to send across the country, and to deliver …
Christmas in New York City with Kids Checklist There is nowhere on earth as magical as New York City at Christmas. I spent Christmas 1999 in the city with my family, and still remember the lights, …
How I Have Been Keeping Christmas Cards A couple days ago I pulled out our Christmas decorations for the season. I shared on my Instagram stories how I have been keeping Christmas cards over the past ten …
Easy Ghost Lights Halloween Decor I love a lot about Halloween, and have decided simple, classic Halloween decor is my favorite type. Sort of neutral Halloween colors, lots of live pumpkins and branches, and then a …
Middle Eastern Easter Feast Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I love the anticipation of springtime, with it's soft colors, beautiful weather, and feeling of renewal. There isn't as much fuss about gifts or activities …
Valentine's Day DIY Round Up One of my very favorite holidays is almost here! I love Valentine's Day! Not only for the chocolates and love, but I also really appreciate all of the chances to make …
It's that time of year, where everything goes red and green and produce all over in the historic Williamsburg, VA. Visiting the historic town was one of our very favorite Christmas activities last year, so …