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Eating Socks
“Santa, please bring 10,000 LEGOs!” I am convinced that my children eat socks! I buy socks in pairs; I wash socks in pairs; oftentimes I even put socks away in pairs… so why then when it is time to put socks on their feet can I not find pairs of socks?! Today, we were going…
Holiday Traditions: The Nutcracker
I have fond memories of attending the Nutcracker ballet at the Kennedy Center with my mother. It was a highlight of the Christmas season, and an experience I’d love to share with my boys. But, I know the sweet image of the boys, dressed in their sport coats and khakis, shoes shined, neck ties tied,…
I HEART You: A Simple Valentine’s Day Craft
Looking for a simple craft this Valentine’s Day? One that will be as fun for your oldest children as it is for your youngest? One that won’t require days of planning or a fortune in supplies, and won’t leave you with hours of clean-up? Well, you’re in luck. I have an idea to share, and…
Christmas in January?
We celebrated Christmas at our house today. Yes, on January 25. One month after our traditional Christmas celebration, a date that is total coincidence and in no way planned. You see, a couple of weeks before Christmas, the boys shopped the AWANA store night for gifts for one another. The good folks at our AWANA…
Holiday Traditions: Williamsburg Sweet Potatoes
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The Christmas Pickle
Baking on Christmas Day Several years ago, our family started observing the tradition of the Christmas pickle: “The night before Christmas it’s hung on the tree; While everyone’s sleeping, it’s done secretly; And on Christmas morning when you arise, The first one to find it will get a surprise.” Some say this is a German…