Since moving to our home last spring, I’ve wanted to make a wreath for our front door–something organic and simple that reflects the rest of...

I can’t believe Christmas is only a few sleeps away already. I’ll be taking a break from this space to enjoy the holiday season with...

list-making / unmade beds / holiday baking / endless amounts of pretend play / poetry and hot cocoa / new braids / gift wrapping /...

  The Gingerbread Man by Rowena Bennett The gingerbread man gave a gingery shout: “Quick open the oven and let me out!” He stood up straight...

I know. I know. We’re into the first week of 2013 and I’m still talking about  Christmas. Here’s the thing: Christmas isn’t a day or...

I always mourn how these two months seem to seep through my fingers each year, but something this year felt even faster. Maybe it was...

Mark’s never been much of a dancer. He attributes it to a “lack of rhythm,” that thing that allows most people to clap and sing...

Christmas quotes: “This is SO amazing!” -Liam “This is totally awesome!” -Burke “Happy Christmas-House!” -Blythe...

Every year when I pull out the Christmas decor, I plan to actually put something in the doors of our advent calendar. The kids always...

I really love the Christmas season: pageants and ballets, music and lights, Christmas trees, hot chocolate (or peppermint mocha’s), white elephants, parties, friends and family, and...