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If there is any one thing I could pin down as my absolute favorite thing about cold weather (which frankly I don't actually like at all - not even a little) it would have to be my love of hot chocolate. I actually drink it year round, but there is…
Flower Gardens: The Perfect Family-Friendly Fall Activityme • arts & entertainment • family fun • activities
Fall Activities—Whether you live near botanical gardens, flower gardens, large fields with wild flowers, or garden stores, taking your family to see the flowers this month is the perfect way to kick off fall. First the flowers, then the leaves, and then the pumpkins. Thirsty for some apple…
Jewish Holiday Traditions: How To Celebrate the Miracle of Hanukkah With Kidsme • arts & entertainment • family fun • family fun-traditions
Ever since I became a mom for the first time, teaching my children the miracle of Hanukkah has been a beautiful experience. Sure, Jewish holidays go hand-in-hand with food but there is something more to the oil that we use to light the candles and fry latkes to celebrate Hanukkah.…
Cookie Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookiesme • arts & entertainment • recipes • food
When I was pregnant with my youngest, I was addicted to Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. I love that particular flavor to this day. So, when I hosted my first cookie exchange in mid December and my sister Brooke walked in with a plate full of Mint…
25 Books to Read if You Like The Fault in Our StarsDid you fall head-over-heels with The Fault In Our Stars like everyone else? Have you found yourself craving even more of the fun, romance, thrills and tragedy of the number-one bestselling novel? If you answered yes to the two questions above, here are 25 books that you’ll love if you…
Appetizer Recipes: 7 Easy New Year’s Eve Party Food Ideasme • arts & entertainment • recipes • food
Hanukkah and Christmas are officially over. Now, you're probably thinking about after-Christmas sales, New Year's resolutions, and losing those unwanted holiday pounds. Am I right? But, before you move full steam ahead into 2012, take a moment to celebrate all the amazing things you accomplished in 2011. After all,…
