Tag: holiday
What Teachers ::Really:: Want for Christmas
A few years ago, my husband and I spent a couple of hours hanging out with my son's class at school—twenty 4 and 5-year-olds...
8 Easy Ways to Do a Christmas Countdown with Your Family
It's November. And when November comes around each year, I am not thinking about Thanksgiving. No. I am already planning for Christmas. My mind...
Creating Holiday Traditions While Traveling
Many of us find ourselves traveling during the holiday season. Whether we have to fly across the country or drive a few hours, the...
Updating Seasonal Decor :: Pumpkins with Paint
I love decorating my home with the seasons, but sometimes constantly buying new decor can be quite expensive—and just not possible. Decor trends change,...
What I Learned During Dry January
This year, I decided to start things off a little differently than previous years. On the morning of January 1st, I started an alcohol...
How to Make Holiday Birthdays Special
It was a balmy 70 degrees in Nashville the day we brought my youngest son home from the hospital. The temperatures were certainly unexpected...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With a Family Breakfast
The first year I made Valentine's breakfast for my family, my oldest daughter was still an only child. She loved the decorations and the...
Where to See Holiday Lights in Nashville!
One of my very favorite childhood memories is piling into my grandparents' car with my family and driving through the countryside around our small town...
Teacher Approved Gift Ideas: From the Wife of a Nashville Teacher
Alright - let me preface this with a little tiny disclaimer. I know there can be some disagreement as to whether teacher gifts should...
A Stress-Free, Southern Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year. Who doesn't want to be able to eat and eat and eat — and not feel guilty...