Two words around this time of year can cause panic and terror in the hearts of the most seasoned shoppers; Secret Santa. Whether it's a co-worker or a good friend, the pressure to buy a great gift—one that's within budget AND tailored to your recipient—can feel overwhelming. But, relax! … [Read more...]
Twice As Nice: Celebrating Chanukah After Divorce
It's Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights. And this year, we've spent twice the amount of time celebrating. Why? Because I'm part of two families now! We had our first party with my side of the family. My parents hosted me and my siblings and all their grandchildren as well as my boyfriend and … [Read more...]
Five Ways To Make The Holidays Magical For Kids
Growing up, my mom did a really incredible job of making Christmas feel magical. My most distinct memories were the personal visits from Santa himself (from the real Santa, not the mall Santa) that she'd orchestrate. My sister and I would be totally surprised, entranced, and feel so, so, so special. … [Read more...]
How I Went From Helicopter Mom To Toboggan Mom
As far as moms go, I try to be chill and relax but the reality is, I'm VERY risk averse. I have only one child and he is so precious to me. I'm terrified of losing him because he is my everything. I would love to wrap him in bubble wrap, if only to save him from being broken by the … [Read more...]
The Coolest Holiday Gifts For Big Kids
There’s nothing “babyish” about the items we selected for this holiday gift guide, curated especially for big kids around the ages 7-12. These items can spark creativity, promote physical activity and inspire new ways of play. With innovative technologies and styles, plus cool spins on classic … [Read more...]
Create A Stunning Winter Wonderland At Home
I love seeing my friends post up their holiday pics this time of year. Their trees are trimmed and mantels are brimming with joy. My kids are old enough now to help me with getting the tree up and decorating with ornaments collected over the years. It's a mishmash of memories that started with our … [Read more...]
It’s All About Staying Sane During The Holidays
It's already December, which means the holiday season is beginning. It's also one of the more stressful times of the year, where you have to manage budgets, friendships, family relationships and a to-do list that is pages long. (It's no wonder that the post-holiday season is the most popular time to … [Read more...]
“Ugliest Girl” Shows Cyberbullies Her Beautiful Heart
When an anonymous "straw poll" ranked Lynelle Cantwell, a Newfoundland and Labrador teen, among the ugliest at her school, she was faced with a decision. She could respond in kind to the decidedly unkind comment or she could answer in a way that better reflected who she was as a person. She chose … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Presents Their Teacher Will Give An A+
When it comes to Christmas shopping, there's always a handful of people that are a challenge to buy gifts for. Teachers are arguably in this category for the mere fact that beyond the “#1 Best Teacher” mugs, apple-themed trinkets and abundance of chocolates, there doesn't seem to be a lot of … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Own Advent Calendar
For a kid, the slow-crawling month leading up to Christmas is way better when you have an advent calendar. But even better than counting down the days with cheap chocolate and generic message is a DIY calendar that you can make and fill with whatever you want. Taking a spin through Buzzfeed's … [Read more...]
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