By: Anne Marie Holloway We were just about to sit down and watch the rest of “Elf” (one of the newly added films to my top five favorite Christmas movies list) when the questions began. “Mom?” She asks me with an embarrassed pout, arms crossed, brows furrowed, “Some kids at school say Santa is not … More An Ode to Elf!!!
By: Mary Morris Every year, I swear I am going to start my Christmas shopping early. Say, even in the summer. I know that sounds outrageous but I know people that do this. I admire this type of preparation. And I say out loud and in my mind (many times) that I am going to … More Christmas Shopping In July?
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill I love Christmas Cards. I love getting them. I love creating them. I get giddy sometimes opening cards, especially when they are picture cards. Seeing other people’s kids, families, dogs, whatever brings me joy. I line my kitchen cabinets with the faces of friends and family so I can enjoy them … More Christmas Cards
By: Sandra L. Churchill “You get what you get and you don’t get upset.” This is a favorite saying that a kindergarten teacher friend of mine shares regularly with her young students. This simple reminder for boys and girls to appreciate whatever color construction paper or whatever prize they are given is one that has … More Gratitude Attitude
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Ahhhh November. The month where people post reasons why they are “thankful” each day. Well, I could go on and on listing reasons why I am thankful, but they all seem to revolve around one thing…. My husband. I’m thankful that I let him turn my chair around one night and … More Thankful
We asked the Signature Mom Bloggers about their favorite way to spend Thanksgiving. Check out what they had to say and then tell us about your special tradition. Do you have a ritual for sharing what you’re thankful for? Do you cook a favorite recipe? We want to know! Sandy Churchill I have many fond … More Thanksgiving Traditions
By: Rebecca Stephenson, Guest Contributor Autumn can turn even the most adventurous among us into homebodies. Don’t let the temptation to snuggle by the fire all day keep your family from enjoying all of the fun fall activities happening in our area! To make it even easier for you to get out and explore, we’ve … More Autumn Family-Friendly Events
By: Martianne Stanger Thanksgiving is coming! Do you know what that means? For some, it means feasting, football and family. For my family, it also means offering a cornucopia of thanks, plus enjoying outdoor fun and a step back into history. For several years running, we have thoroughly enjoyed heading over to Plymouth the weekend before Thanksgiving … More Enjoy the Festivities in Plymouth on the Weekend Before Thanksgiving!
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Being a parent on Halloween is so very different than not being a parent on Halloween. Before kids, we would go to Halloween parties, dress up, consume adult beverages, and take turns getting up to answer the door to hand out candy. After kids, it’s so much better ….. well, excluding … More Enjoying Halloween With Kids
By: Rachel Venura I love a bargain. There’s nothing that gets my adrenaline pumping more than getting a good deal on something. I love shopping at Kohl’s and seeing how much I saved at the bottom of the receipt. And what’s even better than a great bargain? Getting something free! Even though they tend to … More Fun For All!
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