Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
It’s just over a month to Christmas and the next six weeks are going to be a whirlwind of school concerts, Secret Santa’s and wrapping presents. It’s going to push you to the very brink of your sanity because what would the holidays be without a little stress. Except this year, I’d like you to …
Do you believe Santa Claus exists? Do you remember believing whole-heartedly that he would arrive? The excitement of knowing when you woke up in the morning that there would be presents under the tree from him? If you close your eyes right now can you transport yourself back to the wonder and magic of it …
Though you may be tired of feeling the pressure to celebrate every little special day, believe me when I tell you making an occasion special doesn’t have to be a big ordeal, nor does it have to cost a fortune or create any added stress. The last thing anyone wants is extra stress. So — …
Gone are the days when the thrill of the Easter egg hunt would have your children bounding out of bed at the crack of dawn. Now, as they navigate the complex world of tween and teen years, the roles have amusingly reversed. It’s you, the ever-enthusiastic parent, coaxing them awake to embrace the day’s festivities. …
I’ve had it with every holiday being about kids, or kids and presents, or decorating for kids. I’m the happy mother of two kids whom I love and I spend a good percentage of my time doing things for them or with them. I wouldn’t have it any other way. But HOLY SHIT! Can one …
Every baker needs a good sugar cookie recipe in their toolbox. Besides being fairly easy to make, they can be cut into shapes and customized for every holiday imaginable. The plain cookies also present a blank canvas for kids or adults to get creative with icing, candy and sprinkles. I’ve made plenty of sugar cookie …
It’s a weird world we live in, this age of technology. With the connectivity of Facebook you can keep in touch with people that you might normally lose track of, and it can bring back things you’d never expect. The other day I made this tarts and stashed them in the fridge where my 19 …
Valentine’s Day is coming! You know what that means? It’s time to think about how to make a special statement to your loved one by using your wallet. This is assuming you have a loved one you have to open your wallet for. I’m kinda with you, Christina Applegate: how do you drop whatever you’re doing …
