Holidays
Sharing our favorite holiday activities, family traditions, festive decor, and more!
Family Traditions : How to Host a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party
Hands down, one of my favorite Halloween traditions is our annual pumpkin carving night with family. It’s chaotic, messy + one of those traditions we genuinely look forward to every year. If you’ve never hosted a pumpkin carving night, it’s such an easy Halloween tradition to make your own.
You’ve Been Boo’d : Starting a Fun New Halloween Tradition
There are so many fun ways to celebrate Halloween, but one of our favorites is also one of the simplest… Boo’ing your neighbors! It’s part Halloween game, part random act of kindness, and a really easy way to spread a little extra joy around your neighborhood during spooky season.
31 Favorite Halloween Movies
There’s just something magical about snuggling up with a warm blanket, a big bowl of popcorn, and a Halloween flick playing on the screen. It’s the perfect recipe for making memories with your family, or for a date-night-in with your boo. Whether it’s the classic thrills of Ghostbusters or the eerie adventures of The Nightmare Before Christmas, these movies have a way of adding an extra sprinkle of spookiness to the season!
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for Kids: Leprechaun Mischief, Scavenger Hunts + Fun Traditions
Easy St. Patrick’s Day ideas for kids including leprechaun mischief, a fun scavenger hunt, green breakfast ideas, and simple traditions — plus a free printable leprechaun letter and scavenger hunt!
Easy, Steal-Worthy Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Feel Special
Like most holidays, when seen through the eyes of your child, Valentine’s Day becomes pure magic. Class parties, candy, and reminders of how loved you are… what’s not to like?!
I’ve definitely had years where I went way over the top (shocker)… and other years where life was life-ing and I did the bare minimum. Turns out, my son didn’t really care either way. Notes, little surprises, and being showered with love? That’s the stuff core memories are made of.
So if you’re looking for ways to make Valentine’s Day feel special — without elaborate planning or Pinterest-level crafting — you’re in the right place! Here are three easy, steal-worthy ways to add a little Valentine’s magic to your day. Simple, fun, and totally doable.
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.
Family Traditions : St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Life is busy, and sometimes holidays sneak up on us. But don’t worry—I’ve got some easy, fun St. Patrick’s Day traditions that will add a little extra magic to your day without a lot of effort!
Family Traditions : Easy Ways to Make Valentine's Day Special for the Kids
Valentine's Day isn't just about romance; it's the perfect opportunity to show your little ones just how much they are loved! Creating sweet traditions and simple surprises can make the day extra special without adding a ton of stress. Read on for a few easy and fun ways to celebrate with your funny Valentines!
Sweet Celebrations : A Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bar!
One of my favorite additions to our Christmas setup this year was our cozy hot chocolate bar. So when January rolled around, I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye. Then it hit me—why not a Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bar? With just a few small tweaks and some fun new finds, it was an easy (and delicious) transition!
Want to create your own swoon-worthy setup? Read on for my go-to picks plus a few fun substitutions for items no longer available.
New Year’s Eve Traditions : Ringing in the New Year with Little Ones!
If you’re on the lookout for simple, stress-free ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family, check out the ideas below! And remember, perfection is overrated; it's all about creating memorable moments to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new!
Family Traditions : How to Score an A+ in Back-to-School
Ah, the first day of school! It’s a day packed with excitement, a few jitters, and the thrill of a new adventure. As parents, we want to capture every grin, every wave, and even those grumpy faces when they're not exactly thrilled about waking up at the crack of dawn again (same, kid, same). Creating back-to-school traditions can turn this day full of big feelings into something truly memorable, setting a positive tone for the entire school year!
Easter Traditions : Egg-cellent Last-Minute Egg Fillers (That Aren't Candy!)
If you're anything like me and also scrambling (ha!) for last-minute Easter egg filler ideas, I’ve got you covered! Here are some egg-ceptional alternatives to candy that you can easily pick up from your local store.
Squad ghouls : A Case for Family Costumes
One of my favorite Halloween traditions is choosing family costumes. The excitement of brainstorming ideas and bringing them to life was slightly easier before Alex had a say, but I love that he has a (strong) opinion now! If you want to do family costumes this Halloween but don’t know where to start, just know it doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive!