There may be nothing quite as thoughtful as a handmade gift. My mom and youngest sister are sewing many Christmas gifts this year. Last year, my mom made me the cutest flannel nightshirt; it was red with little cups of steaming hot cocoa on it, and extra-roomy for my then pregnant belly.
Another year, my sister [...]
Tags: Christmas, crafts, gift, handmade, Holidays, ornament, sewing
Posted in: Gifts, Holidays
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For preggy moms who are panicking on how they’re gonna don their supermom apron when it won’t even fit over their expanding belly, forget about it. The Christmas party you’re hosting, the numerous presents you’ve wrapped, the baking marathons you’re planning, it’s ok to take it easy or say no them.
Remember that you’re energy may [...]
Tags: Christmas, Holidays, Pregnant
Posted in: Holidays
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Week 2’s winner was Ryan Patrick !
Runner-up: Gabriella and Giovanni
Runner-up: Mika Lynn
Thanks to all the babies (and their parents) who participated in this weeks round.
From now until January 14 we will be accepting entries for January’s contests. January’s theme is Winter Fun!
The contest is free so enter your babies picture today! Or just [...]
Tags: Christmas, contest, December, Holidays, Photo Contest, round 2 winner
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We have never been in the habit of using credit cards to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. We’ve given more when we had more, and given nothing when we had nothing. As my father said to us during our last Christmas with him, “Your presence is my present.” But most of us know it’s [...]
Tags: Christmas, economy, Gifts, Holidays, lay offs, mall, North Pole, RIF, Santa, St. Nick
Posted in: Frugal Living, Holidays
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We’re just starting to get ready for the holidays in our house. The cards have been chosen, the gifts ordered or purchased, and the menu is planned. Unfortunately, there is still an inordinate number of projects that need to be done before we can truly be merry. While our daughter is still too young to [...]
Tags: baking, Fun Stuff, holiday baking, Holidays
Posted in: Fun Stuff, Holidays
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