I know, I know–I'm not ready the talk about The Holidays yet either. I'm still rifling through Halloween candy pilfering Heath Bars from my children. But like a train barreling down the track, there's no avoiding their inevitable arrival. In our house coconut macaroons = the holidays. If I failed to make them, I am convinced that Santa would not come, Rudolph's nose would not shine, and the baby Jesus would not arrive as scheduled. Two years ago I was invited to a cookie swap and my … [Read more...] about Second Place Coconut Macaroons
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what kaly found – favorite recipes
I haven't spent a lot of time writing about food and health on the blog, because I feel like there's already so much information out there, and I don't really have anything new to add to the conversation. But today I'm really excited to share with you a little something that's become a holiday tradition in our house. Two years ago I was trying to think of a gift that I could make, that would be useful and not just more stuff. I started keeping track of our favorite family recipes and printing … [Read more...] about what kaly found – favorite recipes
how it went down at the cookie swap
I am right in the middle of preparing a little holiday gift/surprise for the blog, and no it's not a holiday video. Did that three years ago. Just call me cutting edge. I was considering skipping posting today - no time! no time! - but then I just had to share how it went down at the cookie swap. Last Wednesday I posted a heartfelt but very short post. Remember? What will you bring? So I'm coming clean. The real reason I posted such a short post is that I was getting ready for a cookie swap. … [Read more...] about how it went down at the cookie swap
where’s the spirit?
Are you getting sick of all my holiday shenanigans? Not many days left until winter break. I'll be shutting down ye ole blog from December 22 through New Year's Day so only a few posts left in 2013. If you can't stand a Kaly-free Christmas, I'm sure I'll be posting a highly edited version of my holiday over on Instagram. This weekend I had planned outings and projects all revolving around Christmas and being in the spirit of things. We're making memories man. And building traditions. Isn't … [Read more...] about where’s the spirit?
what will you bring?
I've got giving on my mind. And the new year. And I'm really amped up for both. And somehow, I've managed to keep the spending and the shopping and the mania under control. Fingers crossed with two weeks left. (If you're feeling the pull to do more, check out my posts on finding the balance and three things at the center of our holiday.) And with this extra time and space, I'm zooming out. Way, way out. I'm looking at the big picture. I'm looking at a warm shelter after many said … [Read more...] about what will you bring?
my break up letter to santa
Santa, Santa, Santa. I'm not sure how much longer we can go on like this. I'm afraid that we're just not good for each other anymore. Every year, I think it's going to be different, but you don't ever really change. You ask me what I want, but I don't feel like you're really listening. You don't make me feel special. It’s like I'm one of many you're trying to please. You ask me to believe in you. If it were just that simple. The thing is Santa, you're a little high maintenance. … [Read more...] about my break up letter to santa
holiday giving guide
Welcome to my holiday giving guide. I won't be linking up to my favorite retailers and must-have's. You'll have to do your own shopping. But I have prepared some gift giving insights. As for the Top Gun poster, I'll get to that later. Hold on tight. This is a long one. It's List Week. The week after Thanksgiving when everyone starts to get a little anxious about Christmas being merely weeks away. And they start asking for your lists. I did this to my own children on Monday. Make your … [Read more...] about holiday giving guide
three things at the center of our holiday
Last week I wrote about how during the holidays I walk the line between wanting to do and buy everything and taking on way too much and feeling overwhelmed. Plus I'm feeling this pressure, admittedly totally self-created and self-imposed that since we are in a new city and in a new home, the holidays need to be more magical then ever. This is so ridiculous on so many levels, but it's there sitting in my head taunting me. If anything, I should get a complete free pass for Christmas considering … [Read more...] about three things at the center of our holiday