There was a time before kids where ringing in the New Year involved sparkly outfits worn to high end parties where ticket prices included hangover inducing all-you-can-drink celebrations and confetti cannons that make my head hurt just thinking about them. These days we prefer a more low-key family celebration. The pre-midnight countdown happens well before…
#TalkEarly
Finding My HolidayZen By Saying No to Events and Yes to PJs!
It’s the Sunday before Christmas and following my own rules for #HolidayZen, I declared today pajama day in our house. It’s an overly indulgent and somewhat selfish move but the honest truth is that we’re tired. The kids are tired (as evidenced by their sleepy little faces at the breakfast table after being woken up…
4 Ways to Find Your HolidayZen During the Busiest Time of the Year
Oh it’s a crazy time of year and with to-do lists that are a mile long, it can be an overwhelming. From getting ready to host out of town guests, finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list, wrapping gifts, sending holiday cards, not missing anyone’s holiday get together for fear of offending them…..Well,…
Hyper Honest or Just Honest? How Do You #TalkEarly With Your Kids?
One of my favorite parts of my day is climbing into my daughter’s bed to end our day with a chance to read a book together and an opportunity to talk. Being almost 10, I know my days of snuggling with a great book and reading it aloud together will end sooner than I hope…
What You Say When Your 9 Year Old Asks for a Beer
“When do I get to have a beer?” our almost ten year old daughter asked as we were standing in the line for $5 beers on a gorgeous first day of fall that also marked the last Washington Nationals game of the season. Looking her in the eyes, I said very matter of factly, “Alcohol…
Seizing Teachable Moments to Talk About Underage Drinking {sponsored}
I’m a big fan of seizing teachable moments to have age appropriate conversations with our kids as they ask questions about all sorts of topics. One topic that comes up when we go out to eat often involves alcohol. Our daughter who loves to read often peruses the beverage list. Our son looks around at…
