We have many family holiday traditions. I sometimes worry that’s the only way our grandkids will remember us. I realize their lives will grow as they get into college, begin a career and start their own families.
It’s that time of year again! Holiday parties and family gatherings can make eating healthy difficult—especially if you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight or follow a heart-healthy or diabetic diet.
I wanted Cabbage Patch Kids. My husband wanted Teddy Ruxpin. And there were toys like Lite-Brite, Garfield, Casey the Talking Robot and Care Bears!
Ringing bells for the Salvation Army is becoming a tradition for my family. This year, I took Cohen with me to ring the bell for an hour or so. It was amazing how much money a cute little boy in a Santa hat saying “Happy Holidays” to everyone will collect in 60 minutes!
New Year’s Eve is not a huge celebration on our list of family traditions. Don’t get me wrong — we love the idea of making new resolutions, watching celebrations on TV, toasting with a glass of bubbly and even shooting off a firework or two.
Christmas was such a fun time when my three kids were little tykes. We did so many wonderful things together as a family during the Christmas season. Watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on television, frosting cookies and driving around looking at Christmas lights were favorites.
The ‘kids table’ or the ‘adults table’? Families often tend to split up during holiday meals, delegating an area where the younger members can all sit together and not interrupt the adults’ polite, conversation-filled meal.
Christmas is coming, which means it’s time to write a letter to Santa Claus! During the holiday season, Cohen writes a letter with gift ideas for our relatives and with his one big gift idea for Santa.
Many of the traditions we started when our grandkids were infants are long gone. Traditions from when they were in elementary and middle school are still present, but they have also been modified in one way or another.
Halloween is hiding just around the corner, like a costumed child waiting to pounce. Boo! Some people like to lock their doors and ignore what they consider a faux-holiday. Some like to dress up and hand out candy and have an excuse to watch a horror film.
Father’s Day is June 21 — a perfect day to celebrate dear old dad and do all of the things he likes to do. My husband Matt is all about having good food and doing something fun, preferably outside, with the entire family.
When my daughter was about three years old, she and my mother, Meme (her name for her grandma), were very close. Even though my mother lives in Arkansas, we spent quite a bit of time with her and my dad.
Parents today, including me, plan joint birthdays for the same reason our mothers did. It’s not only cheaper, but also much more convenient than throwing two. This year was the first time I had to wrestle with the decision to plan one or two birthday parties.
Whether it’s spending more time with family and friends, focusing on fitness, quitting a bad habit, or saving money, this is the time of year when many people think about changes they want or need to make.
Christmas has come, and the new year is near. Do you ever think “Is that all there is?” or “Is this all I’ve spent the past three months preparing for?” The kids are fighting again, my husband and I are back at work and life seems to return to normal.
Tis the season for an overabundance of Christmas shows on television. Leave it to a feel-good Hallmark Christmas movie with a perfect happy ending to bring out the Christmas spirit. Popular shows like “Shrek the Halls” and “Elf” are funny and seem to play over and over in our house.
Dear Santa, my name is Cohen Connelly. I am 3 years old. My mommy says I have been a good boy this year and I would love lots of presents for Christmas. Tell your reindeers ‘Hi’ for me.
As we approach the holiday season, we tend to think of it as a time of enjoyment and festivities. But this time of year brings a great deal of stress! I have no doubt there will be many different disputes that couples will face in the weeks to come.
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