Every year, people with very good intentions sit down and type out a list of New Year’s resolutions, usually consisting of some lofty goals like "I will never touch fast food again" or "I will whip those saddle bags into shape" or "I will be a more patient parent." But there's a reason that most people’s resolutions have been broken by January 2nd... they’re too … [Read more...] about My Totally Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions
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How to Make New Year’s Eve Kid-Friendly
If New Year's Eve means staying at home with the kids this year, making it a kid-friendly festivity is easier than you might think. Parents can still have lots of fun, ringing in the new year with their little ones. New Year's Eve isn't exclusively for grownups anymore, and you really don't have to go out somewhere to make it a great celebration. With family friendly New … [Read more...] about How to Make New Year’s Eve Kid-Friendly
Champagne Cocktail Recipes
Planning to ring in the New Year with a champagne toast? Think outside of the box with these creative cocktail recipes - they're sure to start 2013 off with a bang! Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail Ingredients (makes one drink) 1/2 ounce Cointreau or triple sec Champagne 3 ounce cranberry juice Directions Chill all of the ingredients beforehand. Pour … [Read more...] about Champagne Cocktail Recipes
The Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas
Here are some guidelines that we adhere to throughout the holiday season: 1. DO wear holiday gear. 2. DON'T drive yourself crazy in an effort to be the uber-Martha Stewart. Homemade gifts are for suckers - unless you have some sort of super talent. 3. DO use Christmas to your advantage as a parent; threaten your kids with no gifts until the cows come home - or until … [Read more...] about The Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas
Holiday Travel Tips and Tricks
I was feeling overwhelmed yesterday and I'm not sure why. Maybe holiday malaise has already sunk in? Could it be that I have pushed myself so incredibly hard over the last year that I am fried? How about the fact that I am going away this weekend and I have so much sh*t to do?I don't know. More than likely a little bit of all of the above. This is exactly what vacations are … [Read more...] about Holiday Travel Tips and Tricks