Holidays

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love everything about it, family gatherings, the food, the smells and if we’re lucky the cooler weather ;) Holidays have come to mean even more to me now that I have started...

Costumes are ready. Kids are excited. Halloween is around the corner. Here is a roundup of the festivals and trunk-or-treats happening all around the RGV!

Gratitude is something I try to practice all year, jotting down different things I am thankful for as they come to mind. During the month of November, I, like many, was especially aware of all my blessings.  However, when Thanksgiving rolled...

Real summertime is here! Not to be mistaken in south Texas with the early arrival of hot days in early spring. School is out and now the real summer begins. With tots, summertime can feel just like the rest of...

I love to decorate my house for Halloween. The kids have fun taking everything out of the boxes and trying to scare one another with their finds. One of my favorite family projects is our Halloween garland. You can use...

I absolutely look forward to the month of October.  Maybe because we start getting a glimpse of fall weather and I just love it!!  The warm and delicious aromas of pumpkin spice and cinnamon are starting to fill the air. It's the perfect time to indulge in tasty treats with the family, especially with Halloween...

Christmas has always been my favorite time of year.  There's nothing like gathering around with family and friends to celebrate the season with Christmas fun.  Here are some activities that you can do with your family to get into the...

The holiday season brings with it great joy, family time, and for many folks lots of added stress. If your gift list is longer than 3, 4, 5 people, and your bank account is not unlimited, filling the list can...

When it comes to the holidays, sometimes the best gift isn't a toy at all, but an experience! With four kids in our house, sometimes it feels the playroom (and the bedrooms, and the garage, and the backyard) are...

Where's Santa? The holidays are such a magical time of year! As moms, we're all rushing around searching for the perfect gifts, finding the perfect tree, and working hard on churning out those Christmas cards. Finding Santa this holiday season...