A holiday mantra for mom

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For many of us, sitting down around the table with family and friends this Thursday is more than just Thanksgiving, it’s the official starting bell of the whole holiday season. On the one hand, “Yay for the holidays!” On the other hand, “OMG – is it that time of year already?!?! Crap.” Moms have a [...]

10 mommy moments that trump ANY holiday

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The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! Yes, it’s that time of year. Halloween is behind us and it’s time to buckle up for the onslaught of the “real” holiday season. Part of me is excited. Part of me is terrified. I love the magic of the holidays, but – let’s be honest – [...]

Slowing the holidays down

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No matter what holiday you celebrate, there’s a good chance that you’re feeling in the thick of things right now. As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves endlessly tying up loose ends. There’s just so much to do and never enough time to get to everything AND manage a good night’s sleep. [...]

Top 10 Mommy Posts – See you in 2011!

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For some of you, the momentous celebrations of the season have already come and gone, for others, the highlight of the holidays is still a few, frantic, days away. On this winter solstice (which also, by the way, features a full moon and a lunar eclipse – watch out for crazy kids!), we wanted to [...]

Don't Ever Change

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No matter which holiday you celebrate, there is a certain magic that children bring with their exuberance and unquestioning belief. Today, guest writer Wendi Brandow shares her wish that children never lost that sense of innocence and wonder. Dont ever change, dont ever change. I whispered these words to myself as I lay snuggled up [...]

Holiday gifts with heart

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Today, guest writer Wendy Thomas shares a gift with us – the gift of a Highly Economical Christmas. No matter what holiday you celebrate this year, this story is sure to inspire you to remember that it’s not so much what you give as the spirit in which you give. We’ll be taking some of [...]

The Photo Holiday Card

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I gave up sending holiday cards years ago, but apparently some interpid moms still make the effort. I’m not sure if I think they are crazy or superheroes. Today, guest writer Antonia Luff Tagupa shares her hysterical take on the whole holiday card scene with a true story that will either make you laugh or [...]