If you are looking for an easy, low-threat Christmas craft you can do with your kids, I’m your girl. And yes, the emphasis is on easy. These easy popsicle stick Christmas Tree ornaments are simple enough for most kids to make with minimal help (although an adult needs to be in charge of the hot…
Do you live in one of the unfriendliest states? World Population Review conducted a study to determine the friendliest states in the U.S. by ranking each territory’s spirit and willingness to welcome others into their spaces. The review based its findings on millions of social media followers’ personal experiences with each state. Minnesota, Tennessee, and…
This post was originally published in December 2014. And, we are still elf-strong. Enjoy. Hi, I’m Jill and I’m an elfer. I’m a half-ass elfer, which means my marks for creativity in elf placement would land me a solid C minus. Luckily, my kids are young so they’re entertained by the simple fact that we…
We’ve set the bar high for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Before we became parents, my husband and I did things like reserve a room at a fancy hotel and party it up until the wee hours. Now we usually stay home. In the interest of helping my fellow parents out, I’ve prepared this list of…
Whether you’re a solo vacationer or traveling alone for business, these tips will help you be mindful of solo travel safety without cramping your style. Planning to travel alone? You need these tips for solo travel safety There are a lot of reasons solo traveling appeals. Not consulting another person when you make plans, enjoying…
If you’re looking for an easy (yes, really easy) craft to do with your kids this year, try these tree branch stars. They’re fun, and inexpensive, and did I already say easy? There’s just something about Christmas that makes you want to haul out your craft supplies, gather your children around the table (wearing their adorable artist’s…
When I think of marshmallows, I think of S’Mores and camping or Peeps at Easter, both of which I love. I’m a firm believer that there are two kinds of people in the world: people who love Peeps and people who don’t. I am on team peeps but my love of marshmallows doesn’t stop there….
Have you ever drooled over your friends’ vacation pictures and wondered – maybe with a pinch of envy – how they were able to afford a spacious rental house with amenities like hot tubs, pools, fire pits, and more? If you’re tired of crowding your family into a cracker box-sized hotel room and calling it…
Enjoy the holiday spirit this season with a bit of sun instead of snow in Galveston, Texas. An easy drive from Houston and a few hours more from Central Texas, Galveston offers lots of activities to celebrate the season without the heavy coats and ice-glazed winds. Here are the top things to do for the…
One of our favorite Christmas traditions is making reindeer dust on Christmas Eve. I’m sharing my free reindeer dust printable. The printable bag topper is at the very end of this post if you want to scroll and jump straight to it. Fun, free reindeer dust printable Some of our holiday traditions are holdovers from…
