Christmas, the Great Gift Card Swap?

Christmas, the Great Gift Card Swap?

Somehow, the words Christmas and gift cards seem like sacrilege within the same sentence. I mean, how do Baby Jesus and gift cards go together? However, for many families, Christmas has turned into the drawing of names and trading one gift card for another. Don’t get me wrong; I love a good gift card. However,…

Downsizing Christmas and Upsizing the Meaning

Downsizing Christmas and Upsizing the Meaning

I asked Jackson and Lucy recently what they wanted for Christmas. It was the middle of October, and I needed to begin my holiday shopping. The question I asked, I thought, was a pretty typical question that all kids are asked by their parents each year, at least for those fortunate enough to celebrate holiday gift-giving.

The Best Recipe for Orange Balls: The Star of Any Party
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The Best Recipe for Orange Balls: The Star of Any Party

I don’t know about you, but I love baking and taking the most amazing foods when attending parties and functions. I know that wanting to have a dessert or dish that someone is going to gush over sounds vain, but otherwise, why would you ever spend time planning what to bring or making sure your item is perfect?

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How to Enhance Dinnertime Conversations

This post on dinnertime conversations contains affiliate links. If you click on the links, we may earn a fee. There is no cost to you. I like to think that I am pretty adventurous. I have never really minded trying new hobbies, adventures, or foods. My friend Lizzie is Vietnamese, and we became good friends…