The kids have gone back to school, you’ve made it through all of the holiday parties, and you’re almost ready to take down the decorations. For the past month, you, your home, and your family have been on display, doing your best to meet your family’s needs, society’s expectations, and your own ideals. As you start 2013, it’s a great time to review your personal goals and develop new self-care habits.

Christmas is technically over, but the kids are still home through the New Year celebration. So what do we do with the time? Do your family traditions extend through the coming week or have they already come to an abrupt end?

By Elaine Pace

Ah, the holidays.  Sleigh bells, hot cider, kids out of school.  Kids out of school?  Acckkk!

As a working mom and a thoroughly disorganized parent, the idea of kids out of school starts me hyperventilating.  Kids out of school with probable bad weather?  Double acckkk!

Sometimes the best reminders come through pen on paper. This week’s giveaway features three notepads from Gina B. Designs: a List and Plan Pad, a Calendar Pad, and a Memo Pad. 

List and Plan Pad

Isn’t it amazing how the last two weeks of the year have a feeling of finality? After all the hustle of completing everything on your holiday list, you’ve now got everything ready for the celebrations to come. This year, find some space between your festivities to reflect on the old year and complete some last-minute preparations for the new.

By Veronica Lorca-Deutsch

Food holds a prominent place in society, especially around the holidays—the sights, smells, and flavors of our favorite foods add an indelible mark on our memories and solidify holiday traditions. After all, what’s a party if not for food and conversation?

Every family member has a favorite meal they look forward to during the holiday season. Whatever that meal is, one thing is certain: It won’t cook itself.

We’re starting something new and we can’t wait to share it with you.  Every day there is something to celebrate, whether it’s one of your family member’s accomplishments or a birthday.  Each month we are going to share a calendar full of events and holidays for you and your family to celebrate together.  You

Hello December!  Can you believe we are in full holiday gear and the year is almost over?!  Where did 2012 go?  A new month means a new guest pinner and we are excited to feature Staci Golden during December.  Staci is a a stay-at-home mom of two who loves to craft, can’t sew, exercises to stay sane, and would love to eat Reese’s all day.