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Advent Calendar Ideas for Kids

A roundup of fun Christmas Advent Calendars for Kids. Tons of options to countdown to Christmas with easy and fun advent calendars for kids! There’s a good chance the anticipation of Christmas is maybe more fun than the actual day! There’s nothing like counting down to Christmas, and Christmas advent calendars create such a fun… Read More

Date Night Gift Ideas

If you’ve been with us for a while you know that we almost always include a date night gift with each special occasion. I’ve done the year of dates for Jacob since our first year married (that was almost nine years ago- whoa!). Each Christmas if I haven’t given a full year of dates to… Read More

Easy Outdoor Christmas Lights with a Smart Home Hack!

This post is sponsored by Enbrighten. All thoughts and opinions are our own. I love it when October hits and the holiday season begins! I’m a full-fledged Halloween lover who loves to decorate and go all out! But I’m equally a Christmas lights lover who faults no one who keeps them up all year! These… Read More

Christmas in July: Christmas Prep Checklist for a Stress-Free Christmas

Ready for a fun holiday season without all the stress? Looking to set up Christmas on a budget? After one stressful, expensive Christmas we’ve learned to love Christmas in July and start prepping early. This super easy Christmas prep checklist breaks down one or two things to do each month to make December fun and… Read More

Scavenger Hunt for Kids + Free Printable!

Scavenger Hunt for Kids: a picture and/or riddle based scavenger hunt you can do at home with free printables to make a fun treasure hunt for kids! There are few things more fun as a parent than selecting something you know your child will love for a birthday or holiday, and watching their joy when… Read More

Tempe Boat Parade

One of the best parades in Arizona! All the details on the Tempe Boat Parade including directions, the best time to go, and why we love this free holiday tradition! The Tempe Boat Parade Information Date Idea: Tempe Boat Parade Location: Tempe Towne Lake in Tempe, AZ Price: Free Time: Plan about 1 hour for… Read More

Merry Christmas 2019

From our family to yours, we wish you the merriest Christmas! May it be a day filled with joy, laughter, quality time, and love. And here’s to a day to reflect on the true meaning of the season. With love, The Whitings Photos: Vikki Colvin from The Grey Atelier Studio

Holiday Stress: Managing With A Mental Healthy Holidays Checklist

Holiday stress is a very real thing and one that is particularly present the week before Christmas! Here are tips for managing mental healthy holidays with a free downloadable checklist. This post is sponsored by BCBS of Arizona who is committed to helping you have happy and healthy holidays! Holiday Stress We are down to… Read More

Kids Table Christmas Activities

Kids Table Christmas Activities: A list of Christmas Activites (several completely free) to include at the kids table during holiday parties and holiday dinners. More fun time for kids means more adult time to enjoy the party too! We love having a big Christmas Eve dinner followed by a big Christmas dinner the following day.… Read More

Adult Christmas Party Date Night

We’ve been using company Christmas parties as a free Christmas date night since for over a decade now. There’s something really special about an adult Christmas party, particularly after you become parents. The Need for Quality Adult Time This holiday season has been a strange one for us. Jacob works as a consultant and travels… Read More

Christmas Traditions for Couples

A huge list of hundreds of Christmas traditions for couples. Plan the best holiday season with these fun Christmas tradition ideas for couples! We’ve had an usual holiday season this year. My husband is consultant who travels often for work, but typically only for a day or two here and there. This Christmas, he’s been… Read More