Category: holidays & traditions
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I’m Trying to Make My House Feel Cozier This Fall Without Buying a Whole New House
Every fall, it happens. I see one cozy living room on Instagram. Then another. Then suddenly, I’m convinced that the reason my house doesn’t feel cozy is because I need a new couch, a fireplace, hardwood floors, matching throw pillows, and possibly a cabin in Vermont. Which is unfortunate. Because I do not have the…
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20 Things From My Early 2000s Childhood That I Want My Kids to Love
There are a lot of things about growing up in the early 2000s that I don’t necessarily want to bring back. Low-rise jeans? Absolutely not. Having to wait until the next morning to find out what happened on your favorite TV show? Questionable. The fact that we somehow survived without Google Maps? Honestly, impressive. But…
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Fall Bucket List for Families Who Don’t Want to Spend a Fortune
Fall doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, some of my favorite fall activities are free. So if you’re looking for a family fall bucket list that doesn’t require a shopping spree, here are some ideas. 🍂 Go on a Leaf Walk Pick a pretty afternoon and walk around your neighborhood looking for the best…
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The Things My Kids Will Remember That I Almost Never Think About
Sometimes I worry that I’m not doing enough. Not enough traditions. Not enough activities. Not enough adventures. Not enough crafts. Not enough memorable childhood experiences. Then I remember what I actually remember from being a kid. And most of it wasn’t the big stuff. It was ordinary. The Little Routines The bedtime routines. The snacks…
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A Mom’s Guide to a Low-Stress Halloween
I love Halloween. I love the costumes, the decorations, the candy, the excitement, and watching kids completely lose their minds over a holiday dedicated to dressing up and getting treats. But Halloween can also become a lot. Costumes. Parties. School events. Decorations. Candy. Trunk-or-treats. Pumpkin carving. And suddenly October feels like one giant to-do list.…
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Easy Fall Activities for Kids That Don’t Require a Pinterest Mom
I love a good fall activity. But I am not interested in spending three hours preparing an activity that my kids will enjoy for approximately seven minutes. So I’ve collected a list of fall activities that are actually realistic. Go on a Leaf Hunt Give the kids a bag and let them collect interesting leaves.…
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The Cozy Fall Home Reset I Do Every Year
There’s something about fall that makes me want to reset the entire house. Maybe it’s the cooler weather. Maybe it’s knowing we’ll be spending more time inside. Or maybe I just want an excuse to buy a candle and pretend that lighting it counts as cleaning. Either way, fall is when I like to make…
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The Family Traditions I Want My Kids to Remember
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the things my kids will remember about growing up. Not the big, expensive things. Not the vacations that required months of planning. The little things. The ordinary things that happen so often that we don’t realize they’re becoming part of childhood. I want my kids to have traditions.…
