Holiday Celebrations Archives - Page 2 of 18

Post Holiday Blues: 8 Ways to Keep Some Holiday Joy All year

The post-holiday blues are a very real thing! To help you beat the post-holiday depression feelings, here are easy ways to keep some of the joy all year! The build-up to Christmas and the holiday season is unlike anything else! So many people prepare for the holidays months in advance. And many will tell you… 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

Santa at the Mall Family Date

This family date to see Santa Clause at the mall is sponsored by Santa HQ. But all opinions are our own. Santa At The Mall Family Date Price: The cost of a pictures with Santa package. Check your local listing for exact pricing. Location: Your local mall! We love Santa HQ at the Chandler Fashion… Read More

Stocking Fillers: The Formula That Makes Stocking Stuffers a Breeze!

This post is sponsored by Mondelez, who makes some of our favorite stocking fillers! Admittedly, as a former project manager, I usually plan life for six months in advance. And when it comes to the holidays, it’s no exception! I love to make lists, find deals, and get started as early as July. However, there’s… Read More

Christmas on Comstock

One of the best Christmas light shows in Arizona! All the details on Christmas on Comstock in Gilbert including directions, the best time to go, and why we love this free holiday tradition! Date Idea: Christmas on Comstock animated light show Location: Gilbert, AZ Price: free, but they love donations raising money for Make a Wish Time: Plan… Read More

Customized Christmas Cards: The Easiest Custom Holiday Cards!

This post is sponsored by Mixbook. But my love of Mixbook and my favorite customized Christmas cards is my own! My favorite thing about the holiday season is how the normally mundane task of a trip to the mailbox becomes an exciting moment six days a week! Holiday card season is just my favorite. I… Read More

Graham Cracker Gingerbread House Family Party

This post is sponsored by Honey Maid Graham Crackers. But our longstanding tradition of love of graham cracker gingerbread house making parties is our own! One of our favorite holiday traditions comes from the Whiting side of the family. Each year we meet together for a graham cracker “gingerbread” house decorating party. This is a… Read More

Family Christmas Pajamas

A roundup of the best family Christmas pajamas and where to finding matching family pajamas at all price points! My preschooler is pretty obsessed with matching pajamas. In fact, we’ve had a challenge using hand-me-down pajamas we saved from his baby years because matching jammies are that important. When our little people see they are… Read More

Holiday Coloring Pages: An Oversized Christmas Coloring Page Printable

Lots of holiday coloring pages in one! A free giant Christmas color page printable that works as a Christmas playmat for hours of holiday entertainment! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means there’s plenty of opportunities to fit in some holiday fun! The day after Thanksgiving means full steam ahead to get… Read More