365 days ago, I was in exactly the same place I am right now: curled up on my couch with a bulldog and a cocktail after the kids are in bed, thinking about all that I want out of the new year. But other than my current couch coziness, I ended 2018 a full 180 …
Perfect Cream Cheese Pound Cake
This is it: my last hurrah of 2018. Tomorrow, for me and the rest of the world who have overindulged this holiday season, the cookies stop. The chocolate goes away. The cake is no more. But if you want to go out with a bang, this perfect pound cake recipe is the way to go. …
An Open Letter to Elf on the Shelf
How One Annoying Toy Helped This Mama Rediscover the Magic of Christmas Dear Ralph, I know we didn’t get off to such a good start. I handed you over to 2-year-old Easton (uh, guess I should have read the story first to learn that whole no-touching rule). And Easton promptly stuffed your hat down his …
Free Printable Holiday Bingo
This year was my first year helping out in a school class room for a holiday party. I wasn’t sure what to expect … but I did anticipate 20 wild, overstimulated 6-year-olds. Luckily, the experienced room moms showed me the ropes and explained we would divide the class into 4 small groups and rotate through …