Christmas

When you’re Not Going Home for the Holidays

Christmas is kind of a big deal in my family. We’ve got pretty large extended families on all sides. No holiday season is complete unless we’ve all gathered together, eaten way too much delicious food, and shared stories from holidays’ past. Except that for the last three years we haven’t been there to celebrate with […] Read more…

Upgrade Your Holiday: The Jewelry Republic

This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Jewelry Republic, a veteran- and milspouse-owned small business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Can you believe that November is here already? It’s time to think about the holidays, gift ideas for your loved ones, and YOUR wish list! Do you really want another coffee […] Read more…

Why I Miss German Christmas Markets

Oh, Germany during the holidays — I miss you so! My military family was fortunate enough to be stationed in Wiesbaden for three wonderful years. And through those years we came to know, appreciate and love the magic of the German Weihnachtsmarkt, or “Christmas Market.” More than an event, the Weihnachtsmarkt was an annual experience, […] Read more…

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