Ornament Tradition

By: Kristen Clifford My husband and I started a tradition back in 2001. At the time, we didn’t even know we were starting one. It was our first Christmas together and we were seniors in high school. We decided to buy our first ornament together.  A year later, when Christmas time rolled around, we decided … More Ornament Tradition

Elving

By: Tanya Pimental It is a week before Thanksgiving and I fully admit that I have lost most of my respect for the Holiday. I know that some other Signature Moms are confessing to the same.  Don’t get me wrong, I love what it stands for and I love the family time.  The feast is, … More Elving

“Thank You” Notes

By: Sheila Gaudet I’m writing this in the lingering “leftover hangover” of the holidays, thinking that I should be at the store making a few exchanges and cleaning up some Christmas mess.  Honestly though, my kids are off visiting their fathers and my house is quiet so I’m drinking coffee in my pajamas instead.  We … More “Thank You” Notes

Do You Wrap?

By: Jessica DiRamio It’s a debate that I’ve seen get pretty heated amongst the Mom crowd.  I’ve seen Moms reduced to tears over the idea of doing it or not doing it.  I myself don’t do it. What is “IT,” you ask?  Wrapping Santa presents, of course! There are two clearly defined camps on this … More Do You Wrap?

Great Expectations

By: Sheila Gaudet After spending the weekend of family togetherness putting up Christmas decorations, I’m free to admit that there were moments…ok…hours…where I wondered if anyone would notice if I didn’t do it.  I have two school aged boys and a husband who all are part of the process, but I often feel like it’s … More Great Expectations