Holidays

So yes, it's officially December and we are in full swing of the Holiday season, with Thanksgiving just behind us, and Christmas, Hanukkah, and many other cultural celebrations nearing. Now that I am a mother myself and my family...

Welcoming our son into the Magic Maker's Club was something I knew I always wanted to do. Well, at least after I decided not to veto Santa and we began our Christmas traditions that included a splash of Santa....

The holidays are a time to get together with family and friends.  But there are many people right here in our community who do not have a place to go or people to see.  While many of us are...

We are SO excited to bring you our Halloween Costume Contest sponsored by Illuminated Photography! At Illuminated Photography we enjoy stopping time for each person that steps in front of our camera and make it a fun experience for you...

Labor Day weekend is almost here and that typically signifies the end of Summer and back to school. With families trying to cram in last minute beach days and BBQs while holding on to those final few days of...

Independence Day, a day filled with bar-be-ques, libations, and incredible firework displays. The 4th of July is the major summer kickoff event that brings family and friends together to revel in our countries independence. However, there is a not-so-fun side...

Dear Moms, Our day is almost here. Have you decided what you want to do? I mean, what you REALLY want to do. Have you told your family? Wikipedia's Mother's Day definition is: ...a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as...

I've been a mom for 7 years now, and in that time, I've learned a lot about...well, life really...but more specifically, I've learned a lot about what a mom truly wants for Mother's Day.  Over the years, I've received so many...

  2019, the year of no resolutions. How many years have you spent the end of December thinking about what resolutions you want to set for the upcoming year? A new year, a new start. Fresh new resolutions, or recycled...

Does anyone else have about five people yet to buy for?  If you're like me and you are cutting it close, consider gifting a Happy Card. What is a Happy Card? I'm so glad you asked!  A Happy Card is basically...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me! Wait.... it's the season of giving why are we talking about what someone gave us? Let's refocus for a minute. We plan the perfect gifts all year...

Do you look at Pinterest and Instagram and think you can't make your tree look like those on the screen? Well, I'm here to tell you that you CAN make an Instagram-worthy Christmas tree!   Secret #1: Lights! It's all about the...

I love movies.  Actually, that is an understatement - I don't even know how to say that I love movies more than love, but it's just the truth.  Movies have shaped my entire life.  And even more so GOING to...

This year we are going on vacation just before Christmas. Exciting you say?! Yes, it is very exciting. Costa Rica, here we come. However, we return very late on December 23rd and that causes some issues with Christmas food...