Tag: traditions

Our Thoughtful Five Gift Rule For Christmas

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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‘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

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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

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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?

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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...