Christmas is a big deal 'round these parts. Having such a big family, I am working double-time to make sure that I stay organized and within my budget. I heard about this wrapping paper hack in the past, but never thought it was necessary for me. (Keep reading to see how I was wrong about that!)Part of my Christmas organization is maintaining a budget... but why? Don't my friends and family ... Read the Post
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Unique Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Christmas Reading
I am officially declaring that since it's November, it's now acceptable to focus on Christmas and Holiday-related EVERYTHING! With that, my quest for the perfect, unique advent calendar has begun! We've already been busy decorating! We started the month off right by decorating for the holidays. Tree, snowmen, glittery pine cones---the works. We also lit a fire in the fireplace and roasted ... Read the Post
Stock Up! Discounted Quality Christmas Gifts from Kohl’s Veterans Day Sale
I'm going to let you in on my biggest secret. I buy thousands of dollars worth of Christmas presents each year at a fraction of the cost without sacrificing quality! I'm a huge proponent of being thoughtful and getting the perfect presents for my loved ones, but I'm also an advocate for saving money wherever possible. I buy the vast majority of my Christmas presents on one day each year. Veterans ... Read the Post
Developing an Attitude of Stepmom Gratitude
We’re all familiar with the difficulties that sometimes come along with our everyday lives as stepmoms. Even something simple like a parent/teacher conference can end up bringing up confusion and heartache. With that, many of us struggle to practice stepmom gratitude.As a stepmom myself, I often deal with those painful feelings of loss. What helps me to break through that and get myself in a ... Read the Post
7 Unique Thanksgiving Traditions to Start NOW!
As a stepmom and second wife, comparisons and insecurities can overtake me in a moment’s notice. In my first couple of years as a stepmom, I was determined that our holiday traditions would be completely different than what was done in the past. With that, came my quest for unique Thanksgiving traditions.Blended family holidays are tough. The calendar and holiday custody schedule alone can ... Read the Post