I know it’s a little late in December to post a Christmas Tree Skirt sewing tutorial, but I just got this fabric from sister-in-law’s mother, and I made the skirt this morning. We had a boring red felt skirt – my new skirt is so much more festive! It is very simple to make. Even with the kids jumping all…
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I did something very foolish this holiday season, the consequences of which I pay for daily. I’m seriously hoping this ends when Christmas is over, but I’m uncertain. Here’s what I did… I posted the following status update on my personal Facebook page on December 1st: Sorry to be rude, but I am not looking forward to seeing where everyone…
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I was looking for a fun and festive Christmas craft to do with the kids last week, and I came across this link on Pinterest: Paper Scraps Tree. Here’s our recreation of this project. Materials: Poster board or card stock Festive scrapbook paper Scissors Glue Directions: Cut the scrapbook paper into lots of strips. I dug through my old box…
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I am blessed to be surrounded by so many special families, filled with so much love. They are an inspiration to me year-round, so to honor these families during the holidays, I asked some of the strong mothers I know to write their amazing stories, including daily challenges and triumphs. The ‘real modern family’ has evolved beyond the mom/dad, boy/girl,…
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This past Monday, at a restaurant… Waitress at restaurant to Lydia: Have you been a good girl this year? Is Santa going to bring you gifts? Lydia: (nods with a confused expression; speaks when the woman walks away) But Mommy, Santa isn’t real. I was raised by a Jewish mother and non-practicing Catholic father. We never followed any set traditions….
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