Yesterday I took my life into my hands and entered my husband’s storage room, I mean office, to take the boxes of ornaments out so that we could finally get our Christmas groove on. I know, I know. Many of you have had your trees up and houses decorated for weeks. My two sisters decorated their homes shortly after Thanksgiving. Joe and I have always danced to the beat of … [Read more...]
Yes, There is a Santa
When I was growing up, Santa Claus played an important part in my family’s Christmas tradition. My parents were really big on the magic of the season, and they went to pretty elaborate lengths to make the holiday extra special for my two sisters and me. This included a personal visit from the big man himself. Each year after the early children’s Christmas Eve service at … [Read more...]
My Recipe for a Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is days away. Everyone I know is putting the finishing touches on their menus for the big holiday feast. Recipes for the perfect turkey, gravy, and pumpkin pie can be found on numerous TV talk shows, magazines, and blogs. Nowhere have I seen a recipe for preparing the most crucial element of a great holiday meal: Your kids. After celebrating 16 years of … [Read more...]
The Power of Hugs and Kisses
Once I got over my initial shock about the tragedy in Paris, I tried to figure out how to help my three children feel safe in a world that is filled with horrific events. I then remembered a piece that my friend and author, Estelle Erasmus, and I published on Elephant Journal back in March about the importance of hugging and kissing our children throughout their lives. … [Read more...]
Tis the Season for Thanks & Lipstick
It’s November and Thanksgiving is only weeks away. Magazines, talk shows, and blogs are about to be filled with people eloquently sharing what means the most to them and their lives this holiday season. Because the bulk of my writing is about my family, some people will assume that they are what comes to mind whenever I think about the things I’m grateful for. But they … [Read more...]
