Each year the bigger holidays seem to take on a new form. Justin and I stay up late baking and preparing the baskets, hiding the eggs, setting the stage for the happy moments to take form and play out at dawn. It's a cornucopia of...
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There's a clarity that comes with the first of a brand new, fresh year. I, for one, have been desperate for a little honing in on what is truly the most important things. It's January second, and now that the fluff has dissipated from the holidays...
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While family truly encompasses the spirit of the holidays, New York City is like the tinsel on the Christmas Tree. The magic in the air swirling around the chilly buildings within the streets of Manhattan is nearly palpable. Up until we moved to the city...
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I probably would have never learned to roast a turkey if it hadn't been for our move to New York City. It's one of those things that I learned as a parent from being away from my mother, but the rather simple act of preparing...
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This Easter was the first one in five years that we've spent with our family in California. It was the clearest reminder of why we are living where we are and how important it is to be around people that love and care about us....
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Perhaps it's the number of years that I've been parenting, or maybe it's the number of children that I have that have ultimately made me increasingly more opinionated across the board. I suspect that this is something that comes with age as well, and I...
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Christmas wasn't my favorite holiday until I had children, and even then it took until last year for me to completely dive in and fully appreciate what Christmas means to me and my family. Holidays are fun with children, but this time of year is...
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We all learned important lessons the last couple of months. Leading up to the holidays, Hurricane Sandy made it more obvious than ever that we should do anything we can to help each other whenever possible. Giving to our loved ones is wonderful, but there...
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There are many holiday traditions that make this time of year one of my absolute favorites. The significance of it being a time to celebrate and enjoy the people in our lives has never been clearer to me, especially as we prepare to spend this...
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Today marks the second birthday of one of the coolest, most poignant projects of my life. I've been blogging now for two years exactly, and while it feels about right, I'm still in awe at the freedom and joy that documenting our journey to New...
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It's the experiences that hide in the unexpected moments that are the most memorable. We've had many of those this holiday season, and I will cherish all of them for years to come. My mom and sister flew into NYC a few days before Christmas. They...
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Everyone seems to know that New York City is magic, especially during the holidays. I have always heard that, but for some reason it never really resonated with me. It wasn't ever a priority to come here, especially during the holidays. Apparently I am the...
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