It truly is a wonderful life
From the Editor December, undoubtedly the busiest month, unfolds with decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking, and many special events, culminating in gatherings with friends and family. This week, I had the privilege of reuniting with old friends—college roommates and...Where’s the joy?
From the Editor With mile-long to-do lists, tinsel in my hair and burnt Christmas cookies, it can be tough to remember that this time of year is actually meant to be joyous. December is notorious for overly busy schedules and a lot of pressure to create the perfect...Time to fill those cookie trays; Let’s get baking!
By Tammy Thornton After a season of pumpkin, stuffing, and turkey, it’s time to turn our attention to December holiday foods. Time to bring on the Christmas cookies! Whether you prefer fancy drop cookies, no-bakes, or intricately decorated, cutout sugar cookies, the...Five things to do that are totally not holiday-related
By Danielle Davies Let’s face it. Living near the beach means events and activities galore in the summer and even shoulder months. But the winter? Not so much. Add this to the fact that just about every big event this month has to do with Christmas, and well, it can...The rise of Elf on the Shelf
Family Corner By Krystle J Bailey “Mommy, did you have an elf on the shelf?” asked my eight-year-old son this week, to which I calmly and bluntly responded, “No, Snowflake is a Millenial. Santa just trusted me to behave.” An estimated 17.5 million Scout Elves, better...
