If by now you’re wondering when you’re going to receive our cute family photo on a festively adorned piece of cardstock, the answer is never. This is not because you’re not my friend and I don’t love you, and I’m sorry to have failed to reciprocate, for those of you who have sent me such… Read More The Reason We Don’t Do Holiday Photo Cards
“Poor, misguided folks. They missed the whole point. Lot’s of unhappiness? Maybe so. But doesn’t Santa take a little bit of that unhappiness away? Doesn’t a smile on Christmas morning scratch out a tear cried on a sadder day? Not much maybe. But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and… Read More Holiday Magic – Perpetuating the Santa Myth
Every summer we rent a house on Block Island for a week. It’s only about two hours from our home, but it’s a world away. There, it’s all about living stress-free and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Below are a few of my favorite mind-calming, anxiety-erasing vacation rituals. Outdoor Showers – I’m not an… Read More Simple Pleasures of a Summer Vacation
When it comes to parenting, my husband and I have taken a very laidback approach, which was surprising to me. Anyone who spends more than a minute talking to me will quickly learn that I am not laidback about anything, at least not if I can help it. As with school, and then my career,… Read More Secular But Not Atheist: Christmas and the Agnostic Parenting Dilemma
So, remember those Sugarless Halloween Treats? Let’s make something for Christmas! I am not against giving your kids sugary treats all the time (we made and frosted cookies the other night). But for the class gathering/party there is always an abundance of candy canes, chocolate, cupcakes and cookies that sometimes it’s nice to bring something different. So… Read More Santa Pizza for the Class
Looking for something to do with the kids (even the smallest of them) for the holiday season? Welcome to Hartford’s Holiday Light Fantasia in Goodwin Park! If I remember correctly the last time it was up was in 2007 and we had taken a spellbound Miles to see the lights. It’s back and both of… Read More Holiday Light Fantasia!
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