Christmas Nostalgia

Lots of Christmas trees are decorated beautifully, done up in a theme, color-coordinated and practically perfect. I don’t want a tree like that. Ours is covered in handmade ornaments the kids have brought home through the years (and a possibly a few from our own...

Fading Magic

I can’t remember when I quit believing in Santa (honestly, I don’t think I have completely). It took me a while, though, because the magic of it all was so strong. Needless to say, it was exciting when I had kids and could start the tradition with them,...