Helicopter Mom and Just Plane Dad

Today’s post is running late, we’ve been hanging up our Christmas decorations.  It’s one of those tasks that I start dreading in October and then realize that I truly love doing it. I have vibrant memories of decorating the tree with my parents.  Dad would take us outside to play in the snow and build igloos […]

A holiday tradition is defined as a belief or behavior that is passed down and has a symbolic meaning from the past. Our family mission is to make laughter a priority in each holiday tradition we have. The possibilities in our family seem to be endless.  Here’s our tale on the great Christmas tree hunt. […]

Now that Halloween is past tense and Thanksgiving seems like it’s practically tomorrow, that means Christmas is right around the corner. The Season of Giving can also be a time of stress when we trying to get everything accomplished while keeping the home fires burning bright.   Speaking of burning bright, Christmas lights can be […]

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  Besides all of the amazing food that I can stuff my belly with, I am surrounded by the people that I love most.  Each year our family joins together and spends the day and mealtime laughing, reminiscing and just loving each other’s company. We tell the same old […]

With Father’s Day approaching, it’s a wonderful time to celebrate dads and all they do. There are many ways to show dads how much they are loved and appreciated that don’t involve the purchase of a new tie.  Earlier, L. E. Mastilock gave you some ideas for Daddy/Daughter activities and spending time together. Today, I’d […]