Advent Calendar: 25 Ways to Celebrate the Season

by Denise // 1 December, 2014 // Comments off

Every December, I dust off our much loved Advent calendar. Although many of doors are falling off the hinges, this very timeless Taylor Christmas tradition brings such joy to our family every year. To my children’s delight, the poorly hinged... Continue reading →

Metropolitan Ministries: #BeHope This Season

by Denise // 26 November, 2014 // Comments off

‘Twas two days before Thanksgiving and all through the tent, Volunteers and heroes gathered to shop with clients. We greeted them with smiles and lots of good cheer, To offer some Hope now that the holidays are here. The shelves were stocked... Continue reading →

Red Moscato Spider Sangria for Frightfully Fun Entertaining #SundaySupper

by Denise // 26 October, 2014 // Comments off

Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards. I love Halloween. Unlike most people, I’m... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu – Week of October 26

by Denise // 25 October, 2014 // Comments off

This is it. The week leading up to Halloween will be a frightening one indeed with a thirteen year old Halloween birthday party and flying out for the NYC Marathon the next day. Thrown into the mix on Halloween are... Continue reading →

SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular: A Teen’s Perspective

by Denise // 22 October, 2014 // Comments off

The following is a guest post by my soon to be thirteen year old daughter, Allana, who graciously volunteered to write a review after SeaWorld offered our family tickets to experience SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. As a preteen, Allana offers a unique perspective... Continue reading →

13 Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

by Denise // 10 October, 2014 // Comments off

Last week, I shared 31 Affordable Halloween Family Activities to countdown the days until Halloween and celebrate the season. As part of that list, my kids and I added “Watch a Halloween Movie”. A somewhat simple, easy way to celebrate... Continue reading →

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