Holidays

My family doesn't need any gifts of things take up more space. Does yours? We don't need more marbles or marble runs (the things that my son plays with constantly). We don't need more games. I don't need more...

Christmas morning can be a busy morning at our house, yet I always like to start the day with a good breakfast. Here is one of my favorite menus for Christmas morning, or really any winter holiday morning. No matter...

How does a nice Jewish girl from Illinois find herself nearly buried under an avalanche of plastic tubs stuffed with Christmas ornaments searching in vain for a rogue Elf on the Shelf in a cold Wisconsin basement? I asked myself...

I know what you are probably thinking, I don't need another reminder that Christmas is coming, can I just enjoy November! I get it, but if you are anything like me and enjoy doing an Advent Calendar with your...

Who is the big guy in red with the once-a-year job flying around the world delivering gifts to all the little children? To me, that’s Father Christmas – or, as my 3-year-old says “Farmer” Christmas. But then I was...

As the holidays approach it can be easy to get swept up in the gifts and happy chaos of the season. Children learn the receiving end young and it's wonderful to hear their sheer delight as the rip open presents and...

Dear Elf on the Shelf, Now that Christmas is a mere few weeks away, you will no doubt be arriving at the houses of many boys and girls.  You have already been at the end cap of the Target aisle...

From the time Thanksgiving approaches and every day through the New Year, I am giddy with anticipation – family and friends, meals and treats, tree and gifts, lights and decorations, movies and singing, crafts and events, pjs and cocoa!...

The holidays are here and we have you covered! There are lots of fantastic ways to embrace the holiday season right here in Madison. From shopping local, to taking in holiday events and to giving back to our great...

Family photo season is upon us and I know many of my clients often feel a host of emotions (including excitement and stress!) while prepping for their family photos. I started off this post with more ideas about what...

I can say with confidence that I am a pretty good cook. I try to have home-cooked meals ready for our family on most nights of the week, (don’t be fooled, I take shortcuts along the way) and thus...

It's a fun and festive time of year and the perfect chance to get your kiddos in the kitchen. Last year I shared some fun holiday snack recipes and this year I have even more to share with you. Big...