Tag: traditions

Breaking up with The Elf on the Shelf

                  The Elf on the Shelf craze is a supermom's (or superdad's) dream. Who wouldn't relish in the freedom of frequently reminding their child that Santa...

How to Create the Perfect Advent Calendar

Christmas is my favorite time of year.  I love the carols, the lights, the decorations, the cheerfulness, the nostalgia, the traditions.  Last year, we...

Home for the Holidays

  I’m moving! Not out of Richmond, but down the road a bit to a larger home in Bon Air. And while we are all...

The Day I Almost Vetoed Santa: 24 Days of Christmas

I vetoed Santa Clause the second I found out I was pregnant with our first child. I didn't want to "do Santa." I went...

Embracing the Holidays, Even With a Heavy Heart

  Thanksgiving has always been one of my very favorite holidays. Each year this quintessential American holiday arrives, and for most of us it is a...

A Richmond Moms Blog Thanksgiving: Ideas From The Team

Ready or not, Thanksgiving is next week! The eight of us are about to scatter all over town (or the country) to celebrate with...