Christmas is a time of year when many people end up feeling overwhelmed and exhausted because of the additional costs involved with the holidays, plus the stress, and the time needed to get all Christmas-related tasks done. However, if you commit to having a positive attitude about the holiday season, and take some steps to […]
11 Dangerous Toys You Should Keep Your Kids Away From
The holidays are fast approaching and along with that comes a wish list full of toys from your kids. Unfortunately, some of these toys should be nixed before you ever leave for your shopping trip. These toys are dangerous and a large percentage of kids have been seriously injured or even killed with some of […]
Holiday Decoration Ideas for Tiny Houses
Living in a tiny home has its advantages — from a cheaper cost of living to the option to pick-up and leave whenever you want without packing up thousands of square feet. But figuring out how to decorate and make your home look as festive as it is intimate can feel daunting. Instead of skimping […]
Chocolate, Almond and Cranberry Crisp Bars
The Holidays is my favorite time of year. I get the winter blues, just like most everyone I know, but if I stay busy and do fun things, I don’t think about it much. Baking is my go to, it’s cold enough outside where a hot oven inside – all day long – is actually […]
5 Unique Gadgets for Everyone on Your Gift List
Whoever said that moms can do it all has never had a kid. Actual moms know that every day is about prioritizing and that there are many things that fall through the cracks. Every mom has experienced being so overwhelmed by life that by the time she realizes she needs to buy a gift for […]
Nine Holiday Tips for Families of Children With Special Needs
The holidays can be fun, but they can add stress to the lives of children with special needs. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the greater Washington, DC area, offers the following tips to help. “Children with special needs enjoy the holidays but they are […]
Ten of the Best Holiday Songs for Road Trips
I don’t know about you but me, my family and the folks over East Hills Subaru love the Holidays! In fact, we love them so much we made a whole list of ten of the best holiday songs for road trips. I mean really, who doesn’t love road trips during the holidays? Sometimes it feels […]
29 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
I can not believe that St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. This year feels like it just started. Before you know it it, it will be time to plant flowers and get the flip flops out. Not that I am complaining about it of course. So with March heading in quickly, I started […]
Finding Traditions Within Charities With Hickory Farms
Last month I talked about how Hickory Farms helped with our friendsgiving and how it’s always been a part of our holiday tradition. It was a wonderful evening filled with food – like the new dark and white chocolate peppermint bark from Hickory Farms, fun, laughter, and most importantly the people we care about. As […]
Making the Holidays Easier With Kraft Recipes at Walmart
Next week, I’m going to have a house full of family and friends. It’s the one time a year when I’m exhausted, and it’s not a bad thing. You all know how much I love to cook and entertain, but I must admit, not everything is made from scratch. This year I took a little […]