Sundown December 12th marks the beginning of Eight Crazy Nights or as we call it, Chanukah.
For those who might not know, Chanukah is a Jewish holiday in which we remember when the Macabees fought against persecution from the Greeks, and after the battle...
Has everyone seen the movie Four Christmases with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn? That is my life, except we actually have FIVE Christmases to attend every year.
My husband and I both have divorced parents who are remarried so that leads...
This past week I spent countless hours researching the cutest, feel good, cheesy holiday movies on Netflix for your enjoyment—you’re welcome! I would tell you that there are spoiler alerts, but the reality is you already know what’s going...
This year, Hanukkah is December 18-26. In preparation, I have the answer to all your Hanukkah problems (well, not all but hopefully the gifting one): Theme Nights.
Most people know the saying “it’s a marathon, not a sprint” and this...
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A large part of what has shaped my life and makes me who I am, as well as what I want my children to learn about my culture, comes from traditions built around the holidays. They are centered not...
I hustled the witch and the pteranodon down the steps and into the graveyard, careful not to trip over any of the ghosts that might be blocking our path. After adjusting reptile wings and a black fuzzy hat, I...
I rarely do New Year's resolutions, mainly because let's be honest ... I stink at keeping them. Sure, I can run strong with them for 30 days or so, but that's about max. In fact, that may be generous....
Every year, my people ask me what I want for Christmas. Years ago, I could have rattled off a 10 page list of alllll the things. But then. I became a mom. And I had babies. And now they've...
So last week our giveaway was focused on boy moms, but this week it is ALL about the girls! We are partnering together with Pout In Pink Houston to bring you ruffles and tutus and bows galore!! This unique...
March means warmer weather, Spring Break, and all things GREEN! The Houston area is ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with events for children, families, and adults only. Whether you want to parade it up with the family or...