This week’s been busy, but one thing I am thankful for is time with my husband and three children. We’ve retold family stories, laughed...

With Thanksgiving falling later on the calendar, it’s been three weeks of intense holiday rush, more than usual. To combat this, I’ve...

Starting in the fall, I embrace all the hygge (more here ) and enjoy being at home with my family. I cook heartier food and snuggle up...

Ready or not, Christmas is next week! I know we're all scrambling to get last minute holiday tasks completed so I thought it might be fun...

Our Spotify Holiday Playlist now has 50 songs! This curated list will definitely get you into the spirit of the season. I've included a...

Are you looking for a book to get you into the holiday spirit? We have a short list that might do the trick. They are cute, cozy and...

Wishing you and your family a joyful Thanksgiving! “Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” — Rumi

In this time of Thanksgiving, it is natural to reflect on the many things for which we are thankful. Family, friends, homes and pets come...

Hygge (hoo-ga) is central to Danish and Norwegian culture and life. In 2020  and 202 1, w e discussed this concept and how we...

Do you have a crafty kid in your family who would love a creative gift for the holidays? We've got a bunch of fun ideas for a variety of...

Are you going to a Thanksgiving dinner or a neighborhood holiday party? Here are some great go-to ideas for hostess gifts, beyond a...

We have a great list for the book lovers in your life! Our regul ar "Top Shelf"  p osts are of themselves a kind of gift guide, but this...

Thank you to our veterans and active members of the military for their selfless service to our country!

As if retail didn't scream it out as of 9 p.m. Halloween night, it's officially the holiday season! Everything turkey, green bean...

We hope your evening is safe, fun and spooktacular! Don't forget to set the mood for Halloween night with our Spotify Halloween Playlist...

It's the week of Halloween, but it's not too early to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas! Here are a few things I'm prepping in the...

I was a little late to notice the John Derian collection at Target last Thanksgiving, so I was thrilled to see that he was designing one...

As you may recall from previous years' posts, we usually celebrate Halloween with friends and family before trick-or-treating begins. We...

Today is a good day to rest and enjoy simple pleasures. A few years ago, in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19, I shared some ways you...

This week we celebrate our nation's 248th birthday! We sincerely hope that our young country will continue to be a beacon of hope and...