Take A Break
When its been a long 6 weeks, working hard through weekends…just take a break. It’s a long weekend, made even longer by school schedules with extra days off on Friday or Tuesady for kids. Go away, take a ski trip Read More …
Tag: holiday
It’s My Turn
I am in a book club. No lie. Or, maybe, it’s no surprise. Today, it’s my turn to host. I host once a year, every January, since I joined…5 years ago. I used to read and read and read all Read More …
First Night
This is the first night before the new year. Many towns adopt this concept. Activities, music, shows and more to celebrate in a fun, family friendly way…a New Year’s Eve party of parties. We brought a little more fun than Read More …
Winding Down
When you are relaxing, home after dinner this week, think about those who can’t start winding down yet – yes, the retail workers who are putting up with each and every one of our frustrations, blow ups and meltdowns. Be Read More …
Even As An Adult
You know, even as an adult it is hard to wait for the gifts. It is slightly different, but not really. As you age, you mostly can’t wait to give the gifts. To see their surprise, joy and happiest of Read More …
Our Past
Lessons from our past can be quite impactful…reminding us what is most important. Today we went to a local play house’s rendition of A Merry Christmas Charlie Brown. Friends of ours were in the play and it was just so Read More …
Girls Rule
While it may actually mean “women” – the phrase is, girls rule. They really do. They can run companies, create a successful restaurant (with all women and one great guy), be kind, have a baby, write a book, be compassionate Read More …
12th Night
It is the 12th night before Christmas…and not a wise man to be seen (yet). It is too soon at this point. Travel is still on the horizon. Lots of places to be and to go; shopping or scavenging perhaps Read More …
Making Room
Being either ahead or behind the rest of the world, we are just tonight, making room for our Christmas Tree. For us, this is way (way) ahead of schedule, but after receiving my Christmas present 3 weeks early I guess Read More …
We Believe
We believe… the bell rings and you see it. Santa Clause Easter Bunny Tooth Fairy Great Pumpkin Did you hear the bell ring? What a brilliant marketing strategy that was. We believe what we want to believe. Santa came to Read More …