Holiday

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...

Ok, so let me begin by saying that I love Halloween! I mean I really do love it, even as an adult. It ranks up there with Christmas and my birthday. October is for costume parties, decorating the house with spider webs and inflatable monsters, and eating all the candy you can get your hands on. I especially love that Halloween doesn’t have the anxiety and pressure that comes with other holidays. Halloween really is stress-free Now you might get a little stressed trying to put the finishing touches on your perfect costume, but you won’t be shopping for last minute presents or cooking the huge dinner while hosting your extended family. There are no themed photos with coordinated outfits to...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish School System.  5 Ways to Make 2020 Feel Supernatural Let’s creep it real. The start of the 2020 school year has brought unprecedented experiences for parents and children alike. But as we gain our footing in these new learning environments together, the EBR Schools family is creating new ways to make this year fa-boo-lous! Through all the ups and downs this year, EBR Schools have a few tricks for taking the fear out of 2020. 1. Keep Spirits Up Whether your child is in preschool or preparing for high school graduation, getting accustomed to new guidelines, schedules, and teaching styles takes some time. As kids adapt to these unique environments, they can easily pick up on...

Halloween is almost here, and we can’t wait! Of course, we love to dress up and trick or treat but what we are most excited about is all the fun, sweet treats that Halloween is centered around. While Halloween is known for children overdosing on sugar, there are a few ways you can attempt to create a healthy(ish) balance with more savory treats that still incorporate some Halloween fun. MUMMY HOT DOGS hot dogs crescent rolls candy eyeballs This one is so simple, and the kids can help out with this one. Unroll the crescent rolls then cut it into strips. Wrap the strips around a hot dog and place on a baking sheet. Bake according to package. Once baking is...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Party Time of Baton Rouge.  Party Time | Our Five-ish Favorite Costumes of 2020 Halloween is BY FAR our favorite time of the year. When everyone else is stopping to get their Pumpkin Spice fix, we are stopping anywhere and everywhere we can to get ourselves a spooky dose of what October has to offer. A few weeks ago, we made a stop into Party Time at Bluebonnet and Airline. A quick trip to roam the aisles, get a look at what they had to offer in the costume department and try to get a jumpstart on narrowing down costumes for five boys. Which can be a HUGE win or fail depending on where we...