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This Tradition Will Create Memories For Years To Come When my children were little, I started a small gift tradition on the morning of Christmas Eve. I did it joyfully for two little boys filled with wonder for the season. I didn’t know it then, but that small present wasn’t just a gift for them then – but for each of us now.  Today these growing teens tower above me and few holiday traditions remain from their younger years. Yet this one has lasted, and I'm so grateful.  Each year on the morning of December 24th, they’d awake to find...

Deck the halls with boughs of hollyFa la la la la, la la la laGive the kids some burnt broccoli Fa la la…wait what???Christmas is right around the frozen riverbend, and most of us have been racking our brains for ideas of what to get our beloved people and pets. It’s gotta be something they’ll enjoy, something they might use, or something that won’t make them cry upon unwrapping. It doesn’t seem like too much to ask, and people with a semblance of empathy and soul should be able to give a gift that won’t leave a trace of trauma. However, many...

The popularity of Shaquille as a boy baby name peaked in 1993 for an obvious reason: It was Shaq’s rookie year in the NBA. This type of easily explained spike in baby name popularity, however, is the exception and not the rule. The reasons behind the ebb and flow in the baby names parents choose every year are typically opaque, and it’s a mystery that attracted the attention of researchers at Carnegie Mellon. Why do names fall in and out of fashion? What explains the rise of ‘Noah’ and ‘Liam’ and the fall of others? The researchers set out to...

With more and more parents opting to homeschool their children, deciding what curriculum to use can be daunting. Fortunately, there are several boxed homeschool curriculum options available on the market today that make it easy for parents to choose a mailable option that is both practical and comprehensive program. In this article, we will explore some of the best boxed homeschool curriculum options and compare them based on their features and cost. We will also guide you on selecting the right program for your student’s needs. Let’s dive in and get started! Affiliate links are used in this post. Why...

Inside: Our pick of 21 of the best Christmas party games for kids…and their families! As a kid, parties are simply the best – especially Christmas parties with family and friends. After all, what’s not to love about spending time laughing and playing with your people. As a parent, parties can be a bit daunting. Which is why I like to keep things simple – classic party food, your fave Christmas tunes and some simple-to-prepare, super fun to play Christmas party games. And for the latter, we’ve got your covered with this super list of 21 Christmas Party Games for...