Holiday

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Party Time, however the words and photos are my own. HO HO HO "You've Been Jingled" (FREE printable included) Now that we’ve gotten past the jack-o-lanterns and the turkey, can we finally just say MERRY CHRISTMAS and HO HO HO?! I have lots of respect for those other holidays but now it is time for Christmas to shine. Anyone with me? To bring in the Christmas spirit, we have partnered up with Party Time to bring you a Christmas version of “You’ve Been BOOed” and we are so excited for it! This is the perfect new tradition to add to the mix and a sure way to get the entire neighborhood into the holiday spirit. "You’ve...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.  How to Embrace the Holiday Season this Year Just because the way we celebrate the holidays may be different this year doesn’t mean we have to minimize the most wonderful time of year. As we continue to maintain our distance from others, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System wants to help you keep the holidays full of glee and excitement! From activities to keep spirits up to innovative ways for hosting festivities, EBR Schools has all the tips to keep the holiday celebrations fun—and safe—for everyone. ● Keep Kids Merry Our children may not be able to sit on Santa's lap this year, but you can help manage these...

Teaching kids to be thankful for their many blessings is important year-round, but especially during the month of November when we celebrate Thanksgiving. As my kids are getting older, I hope to teach them the importance of practicing gratitude. This cute turkey craft is a great way to help kids think about and express things they are thankful for. Older kids will love completing this on their own, and younger kids will have just as much fun putting it together will a little assistance from an adult. To make a thankful turkey, you need the following supplies: Free thankful turkey printable Construction paper Wobbly eyes glue scissors To make the thankful turkey follow these steps: Download and print this thankful turkey template....

I already have a holiday hangover. Every year it never fails: once the holidays are over, I am overcome with a sense of "holiday hangover." It's always so much going on in such a short period of time. Even if we travel for the holidays, I feel like I need a vacation afterward! However, it brings me (and our families) so much joy. 2020 - The Year of Indecision With everything being up in the air this year, I am already feeling that "holiday hangover." Just when we think we'll be able to finalize plans or make a call as to what we will do...something else pops up like whack-a-mole and we're back to square one. I so badly want to be able...

Family traditions bring a sense of comfort and belonging. It’s important that I raise my kids with the same wonderful memories I have from childhood. Whether we are starting new traditions or continuing ones that my husband or I did as kids, I want our children to grow up with great family experiences, especially during the holidays. It sometimes seems like people go straight from Halloween to Christmas, but I personally love Thanksgiving and all it stands for. Here are 10 Thanksgiving traditions that you can implement now (or in the future) with your family. Go to a Pumpkin Patch Many people associate pumpkin patches with Halloween, but most are open all the way through Thanksgiving. At some point during the months...