This post is coming out a little later than usual, I hope you don't mind. We were ultra busy today! A couple of months ago, I talked about how this year for Christmas we wanted to do something for the community. I had a small budget that I was going to be working with, but... Continue Reading →
Ever since I can remember, my parents have always done anything within their power to give us a great Christmas. My mom, in particular, is such a giving person. She always is compelled to go all out at Christmas. Once my mom became a grandma (meena), her love for spoiling her loved ones on Christmas... Continue Reading →
Nothing says Christmas like a counter full of baked goods! I love to be in the kitchen. I love to cook and I love to bake. Growing up, the only place I really remember helping in the kitchen was at my grandparent's house. My grandpa was all about his Italian heritage. He made everything from... Continue Reading →
On Monday, I had been preparing to go to work as usual. I made dinner around 3pm so that I could eat before going in. Sometime around 330pm, one of my bosses called me and asked me if I would like the day off. I thought, how often does that happen? I also thought, do... Continue Reading →
Christmas crafts! I love making things and watching my kids make things. I always display them in the house. Aside from our usual coloring holiday pictures activity, I always try to do something a little more elaborate. This year I was going through my "Christmas ideas" Pinterest board to see what things I had pinned,... Continue Reading →
The end of the year always seems to be the busiest. One holiday after the other, birthdays, shopping, planning, and your normal daily activities. Holidays can be stressful. You may feel like you are constantly running around trying to get things done. I know sometimes I get so gungho on giving to others that I... Continue Reading →
Don't read this post with little eyes around, at least not ones that can read. I want to talk about something that's supposed to be secretive, being Santa. I am well aware that not everyone does the Santa thing. I for one, do. I believe Christmas was magical for me because of all the Santa... Continue Reading →
When you are younger, one of the most popular questions during Christmas time is, what do you want for Christmas? For most kids, that includes toys, games, and material items. As you get older, in your teenage non-believing days, it might become more about gift cards and money. When you become an adult, or parent,... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was nothing short of a miraculous day. It is ironic that it also happened to be my birthday. Every year we do our Christmas shopping early; around late September to early October. We have enjoyed using the layaway process, that way we can get what we want before the stores are wiped out. It... Continue Reading →
