As usual, we stayed home for Christmas. Most of the kids’ Christmas wish lists were fulfilled by Santa and various relatives. The big kid got a bike, skateboard, and Apple gift card (she’s attempting to save up to replace her iPod from last Christmas). She also scored in iTunes gift cards and knitting supplies. Grandma… Continue Reading
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Essence of Now: Ready
I’ve been so busy with kids, work, and cocktails (in that order) that I really didn’t think I would be ready for Christmas this year. Somehow the stars lined up and I did the shopping for presents and decorated the tree with the help of some girly elves. The only thing we didn’t do was… Continue Reading
Gifts You Should Never, Ever Buy For Kids
I’ve seen lots of gift ideas/guides this year. I even put one together over at One Martini at a Time with cocktail gift ideas. As I was looking through some of these gift guides trying to figure out what to get my kids for Christmas (which will probably be very little) I started to think… Continue Reading
Sugar, Spice and Oh So Pretty!
One of my favorite things about the holiday season (besides all the festive Christmas cocktails I can create) is decorating my house. Normally, my home is pretty plain Jane. Maybe it’s because I’m lazy. Or cheap. Or just taking the minimalist approach. Whatever the reason, there is usually nothing unique about my home – with… Continue Reading
Where To Give This Holiday Season in Northern Nevada
Sometimes I get so wrapped up in the busyness of the holiday season that I forget about the world around me. I forget that there are families out there who won’t be able to feed their children or buy presents for one another. That there are children who don’t have warm clothes in the chilly… Continue Reading
How Many More Days Until Cars, Bikes, and Tutus?
I’m a bit old school when it comes to holiday cards. I buy the real cards that require me to actually write my name (which I’m sure no one can read since my handwriting is atrocious. Maybe I’ll have the big kid sign the cards this year instead of me). Inside I put the latest… Continue Reading
Sweet Dreams, iPods, and A New Sister
Even though Hayley doesn’t believe in Santa she was still spoiled this year with an iPod Touch because no Christmas is complete in my house without an Apple product. We tried to wake Layla up at 7am to see what Santa had left for her but she informed us that “Santa not come here yet”… Continue Reading
Why I Will Be Staying Home For Christmas
Growing up with divorced parents, Christmas was always split. One year my sister and I woud spend Christmas Eve and half of Christmas day with one parent and the rest of Christmas day with the other parent. The next year we would switch. Because of this, it was difficult to maintain any family traditions. After… Continue Reading
Who Decides If She Has Been Naughty Or Nice?
For some strange reason my oldest daughter doesn’t start winter break until next week but she asked if she could guest post today and I couldn’t tell her no. So here is Miss Fancy Pants with her list of what she likes about Christmas. Things I Love About Christmas 1.) I love spending time with my family.… Continue Reading
Santa Should Fill Stockings With iPads and Lip Gloss
Between Christmas 2010 and the fast approaching Christmas 2011 my oldest daughter stopped believing in Santa. However, she didn’t stop believing in making Christmas wish lists and asking for a variety of Apple products (I think she got her love of Apple products from me). Anyway, here are Santa pictures from last year and this… Continue Reading
