My one hope is that my kids always remember that Christmas is about Family. It’s always been a huge deal in my family. No matter what you were doing, you were always together the night of Christmas. Always. No excuses. As a teen, I hated it. But now, I really miss those days. I’m so…
We took this photo the day after Thanksgiving at Fort DeSoto. It’s not the most Christmas-y of photos, but it’s funny and we like it. My mother thought it was “inappropriate.” But we hope you get a laugh! Happy Holidays and here’s to a great 2013!!
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss is a classic tale about learning the true meaning of giving, sharing, and family. I can’t help but feel the Sandy Hook school shooter is the Grinch. He came into a place and stole what didn’t belong to him. Stole lives, stole innocence, stole safety. This school…
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is pulling out and adding to my Christmas playlist. Here’s a look at my top ten favorite Christmas songs. 10. A Mighty Fortress/Angels We Have Heard on High – Amy Grant Not only is “Angels We Have Heard on High” my “Favorite Christmas Hymnal” but I…
There are so many wonderful holiday songs, but there are also a number of terrible ones. You know the ones that come on the 24 hour Christmas station over and over again until you want to smash your car into a concrete wall? Here’s a look at the Top 10 Worst Christmas songs, as chosen…
I’m totally entering this top one in the Inappropriate Elf on the Shelf contest – so Vote for Me!
Christmas in my family is all about Marshall Field’s. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, let me explain. Marshall Fields used to be the store in Chicago. It’s history in the city is pretty great and not only involves the Great Chicago Fire, but a freakishly high amount of other fires that…
I present to you, the Cook Family Gingerbread House! It’s an annual tradition – we buy a kit and go crazy decorating! The one thing we always do, save some Halloween candy and use the leftovers for decorating. This kit also came with an icing bag, almost a professional one. In years past, we were…
There’s nothing like Christmas at Walt Disney World. One of my favorite holiday traditions, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Back in 1998, I actually worked at the then named Disney-MGM Studios while on the college program. I worked merchandise in various stores along New York Street. I actually have…