Tag: traditions
Our Thoughtful Five Gift Rule For Christmas
I love Christmas! The music, movies, decorations, and traditions are among my favorite parts of the season. A few years back, I shared one...
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos: The Day of the Dead
As expats living in Madrid, my family and I have become accustomed to new traditions. Many of these we celebrate as a family so...
Just Wingin’ It: Our Family’s Made-Up Traditions for the Winter Solstice
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve said, “We’ll just wing it!” I’d be able to pay off my student loans, afford...
A New Perspective this Holiday Season: Winter Holidays Around the World
Feliz Navidad!
This year we will be spending our first Christmas overseas in Madrid, Spain. It’s been a mixture of emotions–excitement for new traditions but...
Why We’ll Be [Staying] Home for Christmas
So the Christmas classic goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.”
But, what if home is in multiple places?
Home is easy to define...
Where to Get a Christmas Tree Near Iowa City
There is something so festive about bringing in a Christmas tree to decorate and liven up the living space. Dating all the way back...
How to Win at Elf on the Shelf: A Four-Stage Approach...
‘Tis the season, parents: It’s time for Elf on a Shelf!
If you have children or little ones in your care, you have no doubt...
Birthday Traditions: Fun Ideas to Celebrate Your Child
I am all about traditions. Maybe this stems from my Catholic upbringing, but I love all kinds of traditions with my family. Bagels while...
Graduation Day Reflections: Celebrating With Our Graduates
It’s graduation time and many of us will be celebrating the hard work of those that are closest to us. Perhaps you have a...
Holiday Traditions: To Do or Not to Do?
It's the holiday season. Time for making memories!
The Expectations
I've always had this picture in my head of the memories from movies and books: all...