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Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Soup
Fall is the most romantic season, hands down. There is something so special about throwing on that first sweater and watching the trees turn into flames of fire as the leaves turn red, orange and...
View Article15 Innovative Ideas for Your Christmas Family Photos
When my husband and I were newly married, we snapped our Christmas photos on our amazing vacations. One year, we posed with a wreath in front of the Taj Mahal. The next, we rode camels in Cairo–Santa...
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15 Ways to Make Your Christmas Table Settings Extra Merry
There’s nothing like entering a home for a Christmas meal. The smell of gingerbread cookies and holly wafts from the front door, the toasty fireplace beckons your guests inside, and, of course, a...
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The hottest fashion trends for back to school
Back to school, back to school, back to school…….those words are like a beautiful song that is sang in my ears, and for many parents around the world. I love summer, I really do, and we had some really...
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How to liven up your Christmas table
I love that time of year when it starts to get chilly outside. Everyone is pulling out their winter sweaters after a hot summer of flip-flops and shorts. Before too long the snow arrives and covers the...
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Change up your gift-wrap this season with these DIY ideas
When I was a little girl I was the ultimate gift wrapper in my house. Every time we had a party or a dinner to attend my mom would call me over, hand me the gift and ask me to wrap it. I would groan...
View Article10 Creepiest Animated Halloween Invitations
Usually, I try to make my guests feel welcome in my home — offering them drinks, inviting them to take snacks from the fridge, and lending them a pair of slippers. But, during my annual Halloween...
View Article10 Absolutely Joyful Christmas Greetings
What’s your favorite part of the holiday season? Is it Christmas songs playing every time you turn on the radio? Is it the red poinsettia that appears throughout the mall? Is it your child’s extra good...
View ArticleWhat to do with your kids during Christmas break
Having the kids at home for an extended period of time is never a good idea…especially in winter when it is freezing outside and snow covers the ground. I have two boys who have so much energy that we...
View ArticleHow to get your kids to listen!
One of the most frustrating things about parenting is trying to get your kids to listen to what you’re saying. Then probably the second most frustrating thing is actually getting them to do what you’re...
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15 Underrated and Absolutely Amazing Vacation Destinations
My favorite activity is traveling. And while I love traveling to any destination that’s new to me, I enjoy veering off the tourist trail most of all. Sometimes my husband and I exit trains at random...
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10 Exciting Cities to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
The first time I celebrated New Year’s Eve outside of the USA, I was a bit confused. I was in Jerusalem, expecting the same fanfare that I experienced back home — parties, dressing up, bubbly drinks....
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Calling All New Parents: 10 Ideas for Meeting Other New Parents
Making new mom friends can feel sort of like asking someone out on a date. It can be awkward, and, if you, like me, haven’t played the field in a while, you’ll feel pretty rusty. I’ve been married for...
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International Dishes that are Perfect for Many Palettes
My husband, son and I recently took a mini vacation to the Texas Hill Country, where we stayed in a small town and got ready to eat copious portions of American cuisine. Imagine our surprise when we...
View ArticleHow to plan your Christmas Party?
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View Article10 Valentine’s Day Cards to Make Your Heart Melt
While growing up, Valentine’s Day wasn’t just a time when lovers exchanged gifts and crushes revealed themselves to each other. It was a day when my family celebrated love. We all exchanged gifts. We...
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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men Who Already Have Everything They Want
Whenever I ask my husband what sort of gift he wants for Valentine’s Day, he never has an answer. And, the truth is, I can’t blame him. He literally has everything he wants, and whenever he needs...
View ArticleAn Easy Valentine’s Day dessert to surprise your loved one
Let’s be real here for a minute about Valentine’s Day…for most couples, after a few years of being together it’s not hard to ‘forget’ or seriously tone down Valentine’s Day. I remember when my husband...
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Fun things do on Valentine’s Day
Going out for a date on Valentines Day can be romantic and special but can also be a little intimidating. Depending on whom you are taking out, a boyfriend, a wife or someone you just started dating...
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How to Celebrate Your Baby’s 1st Birthday with Style
If you think that a first-year birthday party is all about your young toddler — think again. Your baby isn’t excited about the five-layer, chocolate swirl cake. He doesn’t realize that you spent hours...
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