Holidays
Sharing our favorite holiday activities, family traditions, festive decor, and more!
25 Festive Flicks to Jingle All the Way
When I first met my husband and he proudly declared that Die Hard was his favorite Christmas movie, I definitely raised an eyebrow. Fast forward 10 years, and here I am… a true believer. Yippee-Ki-Yay! Luckily, he shares my love for the whole spectrum of Christmas movies — the magical ones, the cheesy ones, and the so-bad-they’re-good gems we can’t help but rewatch every year. Read on for a list of our very favorites!
Family Traditions : Holiday Cookie Baking for the Baking-Challenged
There are people out there who can bake a dozen flawless recipes without even glancing at a cookbook. This post is for the rest of us. The burners, the overmixers, the “wait… confectioners’ sugar isn’t just regular sugar?” crowd (hi, it’s me), and the people who fully support cookies from a tube or a box. Zero judgment here.
Christmas Traditions : White Elephant Gift Exchange
Need to liven up your holiday gathering? It’s not too late to turn it into a White Elephant gift exchange! A White Elephant exchange is sure to liven up your event: Imagine the room filled with giggles, belly laughs, and maybe even a few snorts. The sheer unpredictability of who ends up with what creates an atmosphere of joy and amusement! It's the perfect activity for family gatherings, office parties, or a festive get-together with friends. It breaks the ice, creates bonds, and gives everyone a shared experience to reminisce about later.