Many people travel to see family this time of year. Every Mom knows that these trips don’t just happen! There’s a ton of planning and packing and more planning. Scan or photograph your packing lists and special trip to-do list. Take pictures of the mountains of pre-trip laundry, folded clothes and overstuffed suitcases. Get a… Read More »

Do you need a fun way to combat the holiday hum-drums? Is the prospect of writing a holiday newsletter to much to cope with? Make your day bright and get that pesky newsletter done with the help of the Merry Newsinator! Just answer a few questions, enter a few names and voila! A completed, humorous… Read More »

Sometimes, amid all of the hub-bub and excitement of December we forget all about the comfort of routine. Do you or your family have a regular morning or evening routine? If you’ve never scrapped it, now is a good time. Over the years your routines will change and looking back through your December Daily albums… Read More »

We always make a special trip around town this time of year to see all of the wonderful Christmas decorations. Our Old Town area has all kinds of displays up and a scheduled Christmas Stroll that blocks traffic, which makes for a fun evening. Our drive around town is extra special because it’s the one… Read More »

A visit to see Santa is a highlight of every holiday season! As the big day draws near, lines can get longer as more and more children want to make sure that Santa knows what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Good planning and smart timing can save you from the… Read More »

This time of year is a great time to give back to your community and the organizations that exist to help those in need. If you would like to help, here are some ideas: * Angel Tree gifts provide Christmas for children who have a parent or parents in prison. There are Angel Trees set… Read More »

Christmas is only 10 days away now (well, 11 if you count today, but we don’t!), so I hope your shopping and gift preparation is well underway! If you still have shopping to do, don’t forget your camera. A small point and shoot can easily tag along in your purse or pocket and don’t forget… Read More »

One thing that is synonymous with Christmas is baking! Cookies, cakes, pies, and homemade goodies all abound this time of year. Do you make treats for teachers and neighbors? Leave cookies for the mailman? Take brownies to the local fire station? You’ll want to get pictures of the deliveries and recipients for sure, but don’t… Read More »

The number one complaint that I hear when talking about December Daily is that so many days are just…ordinary. Nothing seasonal. Nothing merry. Just the usual, work, school, laundry, cooking and so on. But, there is beauty in those ordinary days. Get a picture of your office or place of work, especially if someone has… Read More »

‘Tis the season for performances of every kind! Choirs, bands, piano recitals, dance recitals and the annual visit to the ballet to watch the Nutcracker. There are so many special events in December to commemorate. Be sure to get pictures of kids in costumes, dancers receiving flowers and pianists with their sheet music. There are… Read More »