This has been a strange Christmas season for those of us in New England. With temps in the 50s, and my winter coat collecting dust in the closet, it feels like we should be preparing for Halloween. But here we are, just a few days to go until the big day! The shopping is done […]
The Real Story Behind the Holiday Cards
I LOVE holiday card season. There’s something about pulling up to the mailbox in December, eagerly anticipating what might be inside. About bringing the stack of envelopes inside the house and opening them one by one. About standing in my kitchen, looking at the smiling faces of friends and loved ones both near and far, marveling at […]
Our Acts of Kindness Christmas Countdown Jar
Earlier this week, I posted a photo on Instagram and my Facebook page with our Acts of Kindness Christmas Countdown Jar, and WOW, the response has been tremendous! So much so that I decided to share more about it here for those who may be interested in doing a similar activity with their kids. Each holiday […]
Three Words Per Picture {Thanksgiving in PA}
Hi friends! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We made our usual trek to Pennsylvania to spend the holidays with my in-laws and it was a fun and exciting jam-packed five days that included my last run before taking my podiatrist-mandated running break (a 25:45 5K, good enough for 4th in my age […]
Halloween Fun and a Racing First
A few months ago, well before I was diagnosed with pneumonia, I had signed up for a 5K in my town Halloween morning to benefit the local football and cheerleading group. I figured running a race would give me license to indulge in a bit of candy and adult beverages later that day–perfect since we had […]
Fun Facts Friday {7.3.15}
1. This week Buddy started camp at the local YMCA…back to the days of nasty backpacks, wet towels and clothes, smelly feet, and one dirt-covered boy. (Seriously, what is in that dirt?! I swear, it does not come out and leaves a lovely but stubborn ring in the bathtub when he’s done). But it’s all […]
Ringing in the New Year with King Julien #Netflix
Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays! Our Christmas was a bit hectic, a blur of LEGOs, My Little Ponies and waaaaay too many sweets. And now it’s time for the next holiday …. New Year’s Eve! Like most parents, our New Year’s Eve celebrations are just a tad different than our rockin’ shindigs as single twenty-somethings. […]