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It's not a secret that the holidays can be a stressful time of year. Hosting houseguests for the holidays can be very stressful. Spending time with family comes at a premium these days so keep these 5 rules in mind...

"Traditions touch us, they connect us and they expand us." --Rita Barreto Craig I fondly remember celebrating Christmas at my grandparent's home in Starks, Louisiana. We drove the six miles from our house in Texas to theirs in eager anticipation of...

As a teacher, sometimes I feel a small pang of envy when I see pictures of friends sitting on a restaurant patio during their hour-long lunch breaks. Even a trip to the Chick-Fil-A drive-through seems luxurious when you’re used...

“Why doesn’t Santa come to our House? Was I naughty?” asked my daughter when she was four years old.  The answer is simple, “We are Jewish.” But to a 4-year-old, that explanation does not fit the bill and leads to...

It's the most wonderful time for Hallmark Christmas movies! Listen, y'all. I used to think Hallmark movies were ridiculously cheesy and pretty cliché. But then a few years ago, I got sucked into the universe of happy, fluffy, and sometimes...

As a little girl living in Germany, I looked forward to Saint Nicholas Day each year. Before going to bed on the night of December 5th, my brother and I would put our empty boots at the front door....

My husband and I were friends before we dated and then dated for several years before getting engaged. I felt like we really knew each other when we exchanged our “I do's.” We had covered lots of ground in...

The Friday after Thanksgiving is here, and you can't let Christmas in until you are done with all of the turkey and Thanksgiving leftovers! You are used to having a house full of friends and family, but Covid 19 had...

Ahhh, the holidays! Hands down, my favorite time of year! If 2020, the year of unpredictability, leaves you a little anxious about the holiday season, here are a few things to remember. BE THE HOSTESS WITHOUT  THE MOSTESS Let me be...

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