So I’ve technically finished Blogmas (and I’m so proud of myself for completing the challenge), but I still have a few things I didn’t get to, so I’m going to keep daily posting up for at least a few more days. My niece Catalina (age 8) chose cookie decorating for her holiday experience, so we …
Merry Christmas, everyone! Have a wonderful holiday!!!
It’s going to be a busy day today! In a few hours, I’m off to decorate cookies with my niece Catalina, who has been infinitely patient as we’ve had to reschedule her special holiday activity twice (if you missed the posts about my outings with my other nieces, click here for Cassidy and here for …
After my first attempt at seeing Christmas lights didn’t go entirely as planned (see Blogmas Day 2), a friend suggested going to the Winter Wonderland display at Tillis Park. So last night, we grabbed a box of cookies and a thermos of hot chocolate and took a drive through the St. Louis County Parks Department’s …
If you’re still stumped on gift ideas for someone, you might consider one of my go-tos: assemble the tools they need to enjoy a special evening. This gift is easy to put together, can cost as little or as much as you want (depending on how many things you include), and is fairly universal. A …
After everyone worked from home Monday and Tuesday during the snowstorm, the past Wednesday through Friday was absolutely insane. Schedules were shifted, meetings were hurried, and we all scrambled to make deadlines. Happily, by the end of the day yesterday I had taken care of all the essentials and was ready for my holiday vacation. …
I began this blog right around Thanksgiving last year, so several of my earliest posts were related to the holiday season. For anyone who missed them, or wants to revisit, here they are gathered in one convenient spot. 🙂 Unconventional Holiday Music, in which I remind you of, or introduce you to, a collection of …
Every year, the week before Christmas, my parents meet me and a few coworkers for lunch. My parents enjoy catching up with my friends at work, and my colleagues are huge fans of my parents (because Mom and Dad are awesome). It’s become an important tradition, and something I look forward to every year. Today …
I tend to spend a lot of money at Christmastime. In addition to my family, I buy gifts for coworkers and my circle of friends. I’m always on the lookout for the perfect gift, and I rarely consider price. I mean, I’m not going to go crazy and buy things that I can’t afford, but I’ve been …
As I mentioned last week, during the holidays I plan something special for each of my three nieces. Cassidy, age 9, is developing quite a love for show tunes and musicals, and has probably become the second biggest fan in our family (the first being yours truly). So last Saturday found us at the Fox …
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