December 18th – Sweets The holidays are all about indulging. We indulge in the joy of the season. We indulge in the company of our family and friends. We indulge in all sorts of foods and sweets. Sometimes the sweets are the most memorable things of the season. Homemade candies and cookies of all shapes… Read More »

December 15th – Capture Wonder There is no denying that this is the most wonderful time of the year (heck, Andy Williams even sang about it!). It is amazing to see the joy in the eyes of both children and adults as they experience the wonder of the season. What puts that little twinkle in your… Read More »

December 14th – What’s the Weather We are all from different parts of the world. Here in NJ, the December holidays are typically on the cold side, maybe with a chance of snow. I always wish for a white Christmas, but not too white that it keeps me away from my extended family. What is the… Read More »

December 13th – Recipes So many of our holidays revolve around food. Many of us have some very old recipes that we only dig out once a year. These recipes might be for sweet treats or main dishes. What food and drink do you always have at Christmas? Which delicious plate do you look forward to most?… Read More »

December 12th – Shopping While some are brave enough to go to the store on Christmas Eve and Black Friday, others are content to do all of their holiday purchasing behind the keyboard. Many even have the wherewithal to do all of their shopping months ahead of time. I used to be a crazy Black Friday shopper.… Read More »

December 11th – A Cup of Good Cheer There are many things that we associate with different times of the year – pumpkin spice lattes in the fall and gingerbread or peppermint in the winter. What is your favorite holiday flavor? I’m partial to chocolate chai tea…it’s delicious! Photo ideas: a cup of your favorite drink… Read More »

December 10th – Giving As I mentioned a few days ago, I am trying to help my children focus on the act of giving this year instead of worrying about what they will be receiving. So far, we’ve packed up bags of toys to donate, made special treats for teachers and bus drivers and made a… Read More »

December 9th – Christmas Card Day Did you know that today is Christmas Card Day? Really…I’m not making it up! A lot of people have gotten away from sending cards every year. I, for one, am a big fan of the snail mail card, but I know of several people who prefer email or social media… Read More »