Mother’s Day can be fraught with tension or sadness or frustration for many, and I’m certainly not immune to that. But the last few years have been really lovely. I shared in this post some things that have helped me … Read More
Since our family celebrates Christmas, December always feels chock full of family traditions ideas. We love coming together nightly to read scriptures, read a picture book, sing songs, and more. It feels so specially and connective. But then once the … Read More
Confession: our kids don’t believe in Santa. Actually, they’ve never believed in Santa. I never believed in Santa growing up, either. Growing up with Hindu parents who were born and raised in India, Christmas was really just about having some … Read More
Fall 2020 is definitely looking a bit different from other years. Halloween will undoubtedly be different, as will all the prep that goes into it. Still, I’m determined to make this season super fun still and wanted to share our … Read More
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in December 2013 and was updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in October 2023. Will you be spending Christmas in DC either as a tourist or as a local? The holidays in Washington DC … Read More
(Disclaimer: I realized after writing this that it maybe sounded like I was dissing (pretty sure that’s geriatric-speak by now) other advent calenders, or ones that are more “fun”-focused? Because I’m not at ALL. This is just what works for … Read More
