Holiday Tradition: Looking at Christmas Lights with Kidsfamily fun • family fun-traditions
Growing up, it was a tradition in my family to drive around town on Christmas Eve and look at homes decorated with Christmas lights. Despite the fact that there was a myriad of organizations charging people to see elaborate light displays, my parents opted for the less crowded, more cost-effective…
Family Winter Activity: Ice SkatingOne of my favorite winter activities is ice skating. When I was a young girl, I remember taking my skates out to my friend's pond and work on my techniques for hours. My friend was always better than I was, but I didn't care. I loved the feeling I…
The Fool-Proof Gingerbread House RecipeSkip the pre-made gingerbread house kits at the store and make your own this year! It's not as difficult as you think and with these fool-proof recipes, you can have a custom gingerbread house sure to wow your friends and family. Whether it's been a family tradition for ages, or…
Christmas: Embracing the Spirit of Love This Holiday Seasonfamily fun • family fun-traditions
My 11-year-old son told me yesterday that he didn't get the meaning of Christmas. What? Have I failed as a parent. We are Christians and are regular church goers. How could he, in all of his 11 years, have missed out on the meaning of Christmas? He has never…
Christmas: Stocking Stuffer Strategies—Include The Big Kids!family fun • family fun-traditions
I once spent a Christmas visiting an old high school friend and her family. I was intrigued and delighted by a tradition of their family’s. They filled each other’s Christmas stockings! The adult kids all drew names and then sneakily filled each other’s stockings. I asked how long they…
