This post has been sponsored by 3M. All of the opinions expressed are my own. While remote learning has been going much smoother this year, one thing that has remained the same is the number of distractions during any given school day. Trying to keep the kids focused remains an ongoing challenge. A typical […]
Holiday Traditions: Polar Express Without the Train
The Polar Express surprise is a holiday tradition we started with our family a few years ago. Every year, my husband and I surprise the kids with a “ticket” to the Polar Express after dinner on a random night in December. The Polar Express is actually just my car, decorated with a reindeer nose and […]
DIY Macrame Ornaments with Christmas Terrariums
These macrame ornaments are the right mixture of boho-meets modern-meets cozy! Last year, I purchased a bunch of these clear globe ornaments on clearance after Christmas. I had envisioned a modern tree filled with clear globes and disco balls. We have one tree that was more rustic by the fireplace and one tree that we […]
Five Gift Rule Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide 2020
This year’s gift guide is different because it is focusing on the five gift rule: something you want, something you wear, something you read, something to do (an experience) and something you need. The idea is to minimize excessive spending on gifts and reduce clutter. The five gift rule also helps make it easier to […]
