My children attended a Christian school which had Jewish children who celebrated Hanukkah. I remember my children coming home and telling me they wanted to be Jewish because the “Jewish kids got more presents.” Likewise, I remember one Jewish mother … Continue reading →
November and the Christmas season are just around the corner. It will be advent before I write my next post, so I wanted to chat about being prepared before the busyness starts. Our family always looked forward to the ADVENTure … Continue reading →
How can it be March already? And this year, that means that Easter is in just a few weeks! Are you filling an Easter basket for some special children in your life? Here are a few ideas that will bring … Continue reading →
I don’t know what your place is like in February, but mine is all about routines. Old routines swing back into place after the long Summer Holiday (Australia has it’s long school holiday break over Christmas). Dance classes are up … Continue reading →
The thing that I dislike the most about Christmas is that it must end. For days, weeks, even months beforehand, the sense of anticipation and joy grew. Surprises were planned and memories dusted off and removed from their boxes. Favorite … Continue reading →
For me, this has been one of my best Christmases ever, though at first glance you probably wouldn’t have guessed it: My daughter’s family lives in North Carolina, and they spent Christmas with her husband’s family again – where there … Continue reading →