Toy Haul For Our Adopted Family

Tweet Being a Walmart Mom has it’s perks, but I have to say that I am most excited by opportunities that help us give to those in need. This month, each of the Walmart Moms were given a $100 gift card to purchase some of this year’s top toys from Walmart for a charity of [...]

Christmas Traditions Enhance the Season

Tweet I asked Ray if he would be willing to share with you a bit about holiday traditions in general, and ours in particular. The following is the result. (If you’re kiddos believe Santa is real, you may not want them to read this… You’ve been warned!) What’s more appropriate at the celebration of the [...]

Send out those Christmas cards, but don’t forget the Thank You’s! (A Giveaway)

Tweet Paper Shouts is run by mommy-preneur, Shannon Malliet, and is a great place to find unique posh notes for life’s big moments, including the holidays! At Paper Shouts you can find custom holiday cards and invitations, perfect for those Christmas cards and holiday party invites. In addition, Paper Shouts creates personalized note cards and [...]

Start a collection of Keepsake Ornaments for each of your Kiddos

Tweet For as long as I can remember, I have received (or even made or bought myself) a new tree ornament. The first year Ray and I were married, I purchased one with our names and the year etched on it. Each year my kiddos have each received a special ornament that revealed their character. [...]

What are the holidays with out a whole lot of baking? (A Giveaway)

Tweet Holiday baking has always been a huge part of the Christmas season. My mom, sisters and I get together once or twice before Thanksgiving, and again just before Christmas, throw on some aprons, and spend the entire day baking away! Of course, we must try everything as it comes out of the oven! So, [...]

Pondering the Miracle (while snug in your PJs) on Christmas Eve (Lands’ End Giveaway!)

Tweet Growing up, Christmas Eve was never really celebrated like Christmas Day… We would visit Grandparents and head home to go to bed early, thinking Christmas morning would come faster if we were sleeping. The on Christmas morning we would take time to remember what Christmas is all about. As Ray mentioned, I was a [...]