When my daughter was born on a snowy December night, I was overwhelmed with love. I remember cuddling with her as my husband and I listened to Christmas music. We found an ornament in the hospital gift shop with her name on it. We dined on a Christmas dinner that year that someone else prepared. Having a baby in December? It [Read More]
Christmastime in the Burbs
It’s Christmastime in the burbs. Here’s what I’ve been up to lately in preparation for this most momentous of holidays. Presents This year, I drew my dad’s name in our family present swap and he drew mine. He asked for jean shorts. Let me repeat. He wants jean shorts for Christmas. I had a lot [Read More]
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10 Hilarious Quotes from the Movie Elf
I’m sharing 10 hilarious quotes from the movie Elf today because I love to laugh and make people laugh. Admit it. The holiday season can be stressful. That’s why we can lighten the mood with a few good laughs – and Buddy the Elfisms. Don’t get me wrong. We love Home Alone and Christmas Vacation [Read More]
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10 Reasons I Watch Christmas Movies in November
I admit it. I used to complain about the radio stations that started playing Christmas music the day after Halloween. Or the people who decorated their house for Christmas before it was even Thanksgiving. But then, I got older and busier. And, one Sunday afternoon in November, I found myself being sucked into the vortex [Read More]
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A Few of My Favorite Christmas Things
Dear Me, I’m writing this letter to my future self, hopefully sitting in a rocker on a front porch somewhere watching the world zoom by (fingers crossed!) You may be a little fuzzy on the details of what Christmas was like so long ago. Let me remind you of a few of your favorite Christmas [Read More]
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Christmas Cheer from Experienced Bad Mom
The Christmas season is in full swing and you are probably overflowing with Christmas cheer…or not. Maybe you are overwhelmed by organizing the third grade class gift. Or maybe you are floored by your kids’ Christmas list. Or maybe you are stressed out by your lack of time and skill to deck the halls, send cards, [Read More]
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10 Christmas Songs That Drive Me Bonkers
If you’re like me, then sometime in November your favorite easy listening adult contemporary station started playing Christmas songs. Now, I enjoy Christmas music as much as the next person. However, not all Christmas music is good music. And, not all Christmas songs should be played over and over ad nauseam. Indeed, there are many [Read More]
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Merry Christmas from Experienced Bad Mom
Wishing you all the peace and joy this season brings! Merry Christmas!
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Memories are Made in Christmas PJs
When I think of Christmas, many things come to mind. The ultimate gift of the season, of course, Jesus. Then there’s Christmas cookies (hey, I’m keeping it real!), Christmas gifts, Christmas trees, and even Christmas pajamas. Indeed, I have several sweet and silly Christmas memories that involve Christmas pajamas. Today I’m pleased to be sharing them [Read More]
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That American Girl Christmas
I’m pleased to be sharing one of my favorite tales of Christmas past on Kelly McKenzie’s blog, Just Typikel, today. For those of you unfamiliar with Kelly, she is a hilarious blogger with 2 grown kids and a sparkly mom in her 90s. Their adventures – and the warmth and humor with which Kelly shares [Read More]
