Growing up, St. Patrick's Day was always such a wonderful day for my Irish-American family. Not only do we all love our Irish heritage, my grandfather was also born on St. Patrick's Day, which made the holiday even more...
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All this love on Facebook and Instagram leading up to Valentine's Day has me reminiscing on the early days of my marriage. Back when we were young and wild and free.
Oh my gosh it was the worst.
It was September of...
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With 2016 only a week away, it can only mean one thing... it's New Year's resolution time! But how many times can we make the same meaningless resolutions that will never be sustained for a measurable amount of time? We've heard...
As I watched my 2-year-old scamper around the Christmas tree farm, intent on picking out the perfect tree, I began to realize how much the magic of the holiday season has come alive for my children this year. Moments later, I...
Hanukkah started at sundown last Sunday. And you know what this means? PRESENTS!
Sadly, this is not what the holiday is really about. But because of our consumer culture, the holiday's proximity to Christmas, and the pressure we put on...
I met my husband 10 years ago this December at a Christmas party. After a few drinks I remember asking him what he was doing for Christmas. His response: "I don't celebrate Christmas, I'm Jewish." Pump the breaks. I was...
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5 Concerts to Take Your Kids to (That Aren’t Kids Bands!)
Live music is a fantastic experience, no matter your age! Who doesn't remember the excitement of seeing a band perform live on stage for the first time? Taking your kids to a live concert can be a bit tricky, though. There is only so much Kidz Bop a parent can take. But is a "real" concert going to be family friendly? Here are a few bands that put on a great show that will be loved by both the parents and the kids alike!
