Holiday Gift Ideas (Tags too)!

Although a THANK YOU is always more than enough, why not go the extra mile this season? The holidays are around the corner… so, get your Santa hat on and gear up because it’s gift giving time!   I know that shopping for presents can feel like a daunting endeavor. But I’m here to help relieve any stress that comes with buying gifts for the multitude of people in your life.   Between my kids’ teachers, bus drivers, coaches, nanny/babysitter, {Read More}

Holiday Traditions – Bucket Lists & Santa Letters!

Tis the season for family traditions! This time of year is BUUUUUSY for most of us, with our schedules filling up months before the holidays. In the midst of the chaos, let’s make sure we commit to creating moments that matter…traditions to carry on over the years. There are so many fun activities to do with your friends and family over the next couple of months, BUT, if you don’t plan ahead (even with the best of intentions)….trust me, they {Read More}

10 Winter Themed Books for Kids

So, winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21st.  However, if you live in Chicago or the surrounding area (okay, anywhere but FL.), then you have been experiencing winter weather to its finest.  Today it was 10 degrees with a negative windchill.  Can you say FRIGID?! I don’t know about you but days like today make me want to bury myself under a blanket, turn on the fireplace, grab some hot chocolate and read a book to my son!  Wishful thinking that {Read More}