Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in Dec 22 – Jan 23
The first Between the Bookends of 2023 is a month late but I hope you find something to enjoy in this eclectic mix for the new year.
Continue ReadingThe first Between the Bookends of 2023 is a month late but I hope you find something to enjoy in this eclectic mix for the new year.
Continue ReadingThe beginning of Advent is just three weeks away so here are a few nerdy Advent Calendars that are a bit different from the norm.
Continue ReadingIt’s the final Between the Bookends of 2021 and Sophie shares seven books that helped her transition from Spooky Season to the holidays.
Continue ReadingSophie and Rebecca have put together a list of seven picture books that will be ideal for reading together over the holidays.
Continue ReadingIn this final Between the Bookends of 2019, we hope you find something to gift to a loved one or enjoy reading yourself over the holidays.
Continue ReadingPortable North Pole allows you to create highly personalized videos in which Santa appears to talk directly to a child in the run-up to Christmas day.
Continue ReadingI recently found a Star Wars Holiday Special bauble on sale in a local shop, and it has raised a lot of questions.
Continue ReadingThis furry, red-tongued, chain and/or switch-wielding character has been St. Nicholas’ companion in Alpine regions for millennia, and may even pre-date the jolly old elf.
Continue ReadingI have seen more improvement in Sinister’s trumpet playing from one month of busking than a year of lessons. And all because of the boost to his confidence.
Continue ReadingThe only thing left now is your Christmas travel. Oh, I feel your pain! But I have the App for that: Tripit Pro.
Continue ReadingShopping? Cleaning? Baking? Take a break and peruse these truly ugly Christmas sweaters with geeky pop art.
Continue ReadingThe darkness will pass, it whispers. Keep your candle lit.
Continue ReadingThe re-release of A Pony Kind of Christmas is full of holiday cheer.
Continue ReadingBe creative with your kids and write a holiday song parody based on a fandom character. Here’s a step by step guide to songwriting that will bring some laughter to your family this season.
Continue ReadingHere is a collection of the best non-traditional holiday music not played on your regular radio stations. It’s a blend of parodies (remixes of traditional songs, either new lyrics applied to Christmas carol music or the Christmasification of a familiar popular song(s)) or original music.
Continue ReadingSanta’s Village is the perfect holiday theme park.
Continue ReadingHogwarts in the Snow is a Christmas/winter overlay applied each year to the Studio Tour. Last week, I was invited to take a look at this year’s event along with my husband and father-in-law.
Continue ReadingI’m sharing some of our family’s favorite EDUCATIONAL stocking stuffers. I promise these items will be fun for your children and inspire learning.
Continue ReadingDid December sneak up on you? It’s OK. You can still make your Advent calendar happen.
Continue ReadingMany years ago, we tried the Elf on the Shelf. It was a desperate parenting move; I had a newborn, a toddler, and a brazen 3-year-old. In our case, the Elf on the Shelf backfired. That scoundrel caused far more trouble than he was worth.
If you are in a similar boat, or if you are just in need of an alternative, I have three fantastic options for you.
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