Seasonal Activities

Managing the holidays with a child who has two families can be complicated.  Difficult schedules and emotions running high can set everyone up for 'tis the season to be jolly complications. Christmas is one of my favorite times of year. ...

I'll be home for Christmas... Hearing this song lyric in 2020, these words evoke completely different emotions than in prior years. Home is where we have been for the past nine months, and it's where we'll continue to be...

Every time any sort of holiday or birthday comes up, I find myself Googling lists of unique things to get my husband, because let's face it I'm pretty amazing and he's had me for 10 years, how do I...

Donuts with Santa is always one of our favorite events every year! This year was no different, even though the event looked very unique as we adapted COVID-style. A fleet of our elves filled cars with special deliveries for...

I think we can all agree that more kindness is never a bad thing. With that in mind, 2020 could use even more than the usual dose we all love to see around the holidays. I'm putting together a...

We have it on good authority that this is the very recipe Santa requests from Mrs. Claus each and every year. She said that Santa eats 5 batches just in the month of November to prepare for Christmas, now...

If you're willing to get a little messy, this is such a fun and happy activity. While many of us moms dread the crafts that include paint on our kids' hands, ALL of us gush over these types when...

Let’s face it, the 2020 holiday season is going to look different for us this year. In order to keep our loved ones safe during the pandemic, many of us have opted out of our normal holiday traditions, which...

Doing things that are tactile is so good for our kids, especially in a season of life (hey 2020!) that has pushed our kids onto screens more than most of us might prefer. This is a great sensory activity...

We’re sharing a printable letter to Santa for the kids to fill out. Santa would love to see a finished letter this year! If you want to mail it, you can mail to the address below (more info about...

Winter is around the corner and we’re already feeling the cold air coming through our city.  Growing up in Florida, I love being in the heat, but I’m actually starting to appreciate the cool weather that comes with living...

If you are anything like me, your definition of cooking includes turning on the oven to reheat a store bought side or pushing buttons on a microwave. Desserts are typically ordered or picked up at the local grocery store....

Ah, the holidays. It’s a season we all look forward to each year. The beauty of fall may be over, and winter is coming. Yet, the holiday season gives us some hope and excitement for good things to come....

It's the year of the pivot, right? There are so many things we've had to change BUT rather than give up on yet another activity, let's get creative! There are a number of ways to keep Halloween alive this...