Holidays

Sharing our favorite holiday activities, family traditions, festive decor, and more!

Family Traditions : Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party
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Family Traditions : Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party

Hands down my favorite Halloween tradition is our annual pumpkin carving party with our family! If you’ve never had a pumpkin carving party, it is a festive and creative way to celebrate Halloween with family and friends! Read on for the essential elements to consider when planning one.

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Halloween Traditions : Spread Kindness with Our "You've Been Booed" Kits!
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Halloween Traditions : Spread Kindness with Our "You've Been Booed" Kits!

Halloween isn’t just about spooky costumes and sweet treats—it’s also the perfect time to start a tradition that spreads joy and teaches the little ones the importance of kindness and generosity. Our “You’ve Been Booed” kits are a fun way to surprise your neighbors, friends, and family with a little Halloween spirit, while showing them you care! Read on for tips and tricks to make your Boo bags extra special and spread the joy throughout your community.

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Family Traditions : How to Score an A+ in Back-to-School
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Family Traditions : How to Score an A+ in Back-to-School

Ah, the first day of school! It’s a day packed with excitement, a few jitters, and the thrill of a new adventure. As parents, we want to capture every grin, every wave, and even those grumpy faces when they're not exactly thrilled about waking up at the crack of dawn again (same, kid, same). Creating back-to-school traditions can turn this day full of big feelings into something truly memorable, setting a positive tone for the entire school year!

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What Dads Really Want for Father’s Day : Hint, It's Not Another Tie
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What Dads Really Want for Father’s Day : Hint, It's Not Another Tie

Father’s Day is just around the corner—June 16th, to be exact! Dads have somehow earned the reputation of being notoriously difficult to shop for. If you’re scratching your head, wondering what to get for the fantastic dads in your life, we’ve got your back with a list of tried-and-true gifts! Spoiler alert: they don’t need another tie. Whether it’s for your husband, your own dad, a father figure, or your bestie, let’s dive into what they truly want on their special day.

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What a Mom Wants : Gift Ideas, Thoughtful Experiences, and Life Simplifiers!
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What a Mom Wants : Gift Ideas, Thoughtful Experiences, and Life Simplifiers!

PSA: Mother's Day is just around the corner—next Sunday, to be exact! If you're still hunting for the perfect gift, don't panic. Whether you're shopping for your partner, mom, sister, best friend, a mother figure, or even treating yourself (you deserve it!), we've got you. Here are some ideas to help you celebrate Mother's Day that will make any mom feel appreciated and loved. And remember, it's not just about the gift; it's about the thought and love you put into it!

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Celebrations : Apres Ski-themed Bachelorette Weekend
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Celebrations : Apres Ski-themed Bachelorette Weekend

Kitty's wishes were simple and heartfelt: a day shredding on the slopes, and quality time with her squad. Fortunately, her crew includes an experiential event planner extraordinaire and an honest-to-goodness chef. Does it get any dreamier than that?! Our itinerary was nothing short of perfection: slopes (complete with a bluebird day!), apres-ski cocktails, hot tub soaks in the falling snow, pampering spa treatments, and food fit for royalty. Naturally, I volunteered to be in charge of decorations since that’s totally my jam.

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A Stylish Easter : The Best Modern + Boho Easter Decor on Amazon
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A Stylish Easter : The Best Modern + Boho Easter Decor on Amazon

Does anyone else find it ridiculously tricky to hunt down Easter décor that doesn’t scream "preschool classroom"? If you've been around here for a bit, you know I'm all about decking the halls for holidays, but Easter has always been a tough nut to crack. Well, not anymore! After hours of scouring Amazon, I've unearthed some seriously fun (and dare I say, more grown-up) decorations. So, if you're ready to bid farewell to Valentine's Day and embrace the vibes of Easter and spring, I've got you covered!

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New Year : A 52-Week (Quick!) Decluttering Challenge
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New Year : A 52-Week (Quick!) Decluttering Challenge

In the spirit of creating more physical (and mental) space to enjoy life, I’ve created a 52-week decluttering challenge! You know that feeling when everything (ok most things - ha!) in your home are in their place? No searching for the car keys in the morning rush, no stumbling over toys on the way to the bathroom at night, no obstacles between you and your clothes in the closet? Ahhhh.

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Christmas Traditions :  White Elephant Gift Exchange
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Christmas Traditions :  White Elephant Gift Exchange

Need to liven up your holiday gathering? It’s not too late to turn it into a White Elephant gift exchange! A White Elephant exchange is sure to liven up your event: Imagine the room filled with giggles, belly laughs, and maybe even a few snorts. The sheer unpredictability of who ends up with what creates an atmosphere of joy and amusement! It's the perfect activity for family gatherings, office parties, or a festive get-together with friends. It breaks the ice, creates bonds, and gives everyone a shared experience to reminisce about later.

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25 Festive Flicks to Jingle All the Way
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25 Festive Flicks to Jingle All the Way

When I first met my husband, and he proudly declared that "Die Hard" was his favorite Christmas movie, I admit, I raised an eyebrow. Fast forward 8 years, and I've become a true believer. Yippee-Ki-Yay! Luckily, he shares my love for a wide range of Christmas movies – from the magical to the cheesy, and even the so-bad-it's-good ones that bring a hefty dose of nostalgia. Every holiday season, we dive into our shared list of go-to holiday flicks for family and after-bedtime movie marathons. Whether we're laughing at the timeless slapstick in "Christmas Vacation" or getting teary-eyed over the heartwarming tale of "It's a Wonderful Life," these films never fail to give that extra dash of holiday joy!

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Family Traditions : Holiday Cookie Baking for the Baking-Challenged
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Family Traditions : Holiday Cookie Baking for the Baking-Challenged

I know some of you out there are the wizards of the oven, with a repertoire of 20 perfected recipes you can rattle off by heart. This one's for the rest of us—the burners, the overmixers, the confectioner's sugar is just a fancy word for regular sugar confusers (guilty!), and those who believe cookies are just as good from a tube or a store (totally valid choices).

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Celebrating Tiny Warriors : A Reflection on World Prematurity Day
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Celebrating Tiny Warriors : A Reflection on World Prematurity Day

As you can imagine, World Prematurity Day is dear to our hearts. It’s a time to celebrate Alex, to be extra thankful, and to support other parents who are going through their own journey. I know it can be hard to relate to this experience if you’ve never been through it. And because we’re here to celebrate life’s moments - no matter how imperfect they are - I’d love to share my thoughts on navigating this emotional experience.

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31 Favorite Halloween Movies
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31 Favorite Halloween Movies

There's just something magical about snuggling up with a warm blanket, a big bowl of popcorn, and a Halloween flick playing on the screen. It's the perfect recipe for creating cherished memories with your little one, or for a date-night-in with your boo. Whether it's the classic thrills of "Ghostbusters" or the eerie adventures of "The Nightmare Before Christmas," these movies have a way of adding that extra sprinkle of spookiness to the season!

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Squad ghouls : A Case for Family Costumes
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Squad ghouls : A Case for Family Costumes

One of my favorite Halloween traditions is choosing family costumes. The excitement of brainstorming ideas and bringing them to life was slightly easier before Alex had a say, but I love that he has a (strong) opinion now! If you want to do family costumes this Halloween but don’t know where to start, just know it doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive!

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This is Halloween, This is Halloween!
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This is Halloween, This is Halloween!

Here are my top 10 suggestions for decorating the outside of your home for Halloween. Whether you're going for a hauntingly elegant vibe or full-on creepy-crawly chaos like us, these ideas will help you make your outdoor Halloween decor truly spooktacular!

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