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Thanksgiving Traditions You Can Start This Year

I have brainstormed traditions that you can start this Thanksgiving that require relatively little effort, because to be a tradition, it needs to be doable year after year. These are my ideas, but really anything that works for your family that you can see doing every Thanksgiving is a good tradition to start.

Holiday Hosting Tips

I have made my share of mistakes hosting the holidays over the years. Done too much. Not done enough. My guests have been unhappy, and I have crossed the line into full on madness. Don’t be me. Instead, learn from me. Take these tips, go out there, and crush hosting the holidays!

Date Your Spouse Without Leaving the House: A Challenge!

Let’s face it, after you’ve been married for a while, dating tends to take a backseat. This is especially true if you have small kids. When I was in the dating game, I used to yearn for a time when I could hang out with my partner on the couch instead of dolling myself up […]

Best Halloween Movies for Little Kids

I was 6 when the now-classic movie Hocus Pocus was released. We went to theater to see it. My mom was a huge Bette Midler fan, so I’m pretty sure she was the one who was actually the most interested in going to see the movie. Now, at 36, I love Hocus Pocus and try […]

6 Steps to Streamline Your Weekly Meal Plan

After many years of struggling with the what’s for dinner question, I have figured out how to make meal planning as painless as possible for me. Fair warning: your mileage may vary. What works for me and my family may not work for you. But I want to share what does work for me on the off chance that it can at least make your dinnertime less stressful.

Fall Self-Care for Tired Moms

Who’s in need of some self-care this Fall? I made a list of 6 Fall self-care activities. Don’t expect perfection, just try them!