Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. It’s a holiday to sit back with your friends and family, eat some good food and just enjoy each others company. There are no gifts or expectations, you just sit, eat and talk (and eat some more!). In our family, every other year, we have a HUGE Thanksgiving get together with over 70 people….
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The holiday gift giving season is right around the corner. I know I said it the other day, but I really can’t believe it’s already almost November! When I say it seems like my kids just finished the previous school year, I’m not joking! Our summer flew by with lots of weddings, wedding showers and birthdays galore! But…soon enough, Thanksgiving will…
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When my kids were younger, I remember really struggling to find TV shows that I felt were appropriate for them and that didn’t make me want to shove pointy objects in my ears. My daughter, at two years old, became obsessed with Caillou. I’m telling you, I’ve never disliked a fictional character as much as I disliked Caillou. However, she…
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Can you believe that Christmas is right around the corner? My kids, like most kids, are already starting to talk about what they want for Christmas. I know they are getting older, so obviously their wants are getting bigger (and more expensive), but this year we have decided to rein them in a bit and sort of guide their “wants”…
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When I met my husband, I was introduced to foods I never had before. Some I liked and some I didn’t like…like grape leaves. I tried those things every single time they were around and after the 5th time, I finally gave up. I didn’t like grape leaves! But hummus, I love hummus. Whether it’s plain hummus, roasted red pepper…
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