This time of year I find that most of us are needing less not more. Less things to buy, less events to go to, less items on our to do …
December anniversary traditions
On December 26th, 2015, my boyfriend asked my father for my hand in marriage. The following day, he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. …
The half naked Christmas tree
As a Rudolph, our family takes Christmas very seriously. We have many fun traditions surrounding the holiday, but my favorite is the tradition of the half naked Christmas tree. This …
Christmas Eve traditions
Each one of our family traditions has elements that have been passed down from the generations before us. Family time is one of the most important things to my husband …
New traditions woven throughout the old
It’s a common sight this time of year—my daughter quietly lurking near our Christmas tree, shaking each present in hopes of figuring out what may be waiting for her. One …
The special magic in traditions
There is no denying that the holiday season is filled with pure magic, and viewing that through the eyes of our children has a special magic in and of itself. …
Giving back for Christmas
Every year our family adopts another family in need to buy gifts for. I include the kids in the process and tell them all about the family and their names …
Christmas traditions: sending kindness back out into the world
On December 17, 2016, my husband, 18-month-old son, and I returned from an afternoon walk to find our home engulfed in flames. We lost everything. We quickly came to the …
Cookies with My Daughter: An Annual Tradition
Early on in my motherhood journey, I knew I wanted to create traditions for my family of four, especially around the holidays. I wanted to find time each year at …
Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi
The holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate an event or traditions with their friends and family, and celebrating different holiday traditions are one of the best aspect of …