How To Survive This Week
Well here we are, in one of the busiest weeks of the year. I’ve heard of those people that “just get it all done before Thanksgiving.” But just say, for arguments sake, that the work you are doing this week could rival that of a procurement officer of an entire regiment. Gift ordering, shipping times, cost management, equity of loot…Continue reading
Holiday Learnings From Our Kids
When we emerged from the restaurant, there was a light rain falling. Adults might think this was a bummer. But the kids quickly discovered that this made the deck of Union Square into a perfect sliding arena. They could run and slide nearly ten feet in their loafers. My son looked at me and exclaimed, “isn’t this AMAZING how well you can slide here?!”Continue reading
Gift Giving Made Easy: Helpful Holiday Gift Ideas (so you can take it easy)
One thing that doesn’t get me in the spirit of “taking it easy” is holiday shopping. I am terrible at finding the right gifts for the right people. It’s soo stressful. I want the gift to be thoughtful, meaningful, just the right thing for that special someone. But there are too many options, and I just can’t decide. In fact I can’t even think of…Continue reading
The True Meaning of Family
by Erin When I think of the holidays, I think of my loved ones and spending time together. This includes my extended family as well as my husband and kids. It’s during this time of year that I feel I’m doing even more than usual for my family, and thus they must appreciate me …Continue reading
Belief Relief
by Erin What is it about the tooth fairy, elves, leprechauns, and Santa Claus? There are some that might say we are doing our kids a disservice by feeding them such fantasy only to have them find out later it was all a big hoax. But there is something magical about the way kids believe …Continue reading
Ronnie’s Awesome Winter List of Things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area
You guys know how I love LISTS. I came across this totally fantastic list and Ronnie said she’d love to share it with the SkinnyScoop ladies. Thanks Ronnie! Ronnie’s Awesome Winter List of Things to Do in the San Francisco Bay Area Put together by the amazing Ronnie Sharpe, SkinnyScoop member and list maker extraordinaire …Continue reading