"Maybe Christmas.." he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
After the sugar high and the last bit of turkey and pumpkin pie is digested comes the rush: the Black Friday craze, holiday parties, shopping, Christmas music all over the radio. These last two weeks I celebrated both boys' birthdays. Everybody's coughing, feeling tired. I'm running around (again) like a squirrel on speed, getting nothing done and stressing over gifts, food, vacation plans, my tight pants. A UPS truck honked at me for no reason as I sat going nowhere on the Post Road. I’ve also just eaten a box of candy cane oreos and am not feeling so good.
Humbug! So now I've become kinda green and Grinchy, to put it nicely.
But with all my running around, I'm here to help make the holidays easier for you (I hope). I will be sharing toys, crafts, books, recipes and giveaways in the weeks ahead. But still, the holidays are exhausting, fattening and expensive. Then I keep asking myself "What's the rush?" I don't have all the answers, but I'm trying to keep things in perspective and be grateful and kind. I also realize how easy it is to get caught up in the holidays and forget their true meaning.
So if you do find extra time, please email me feedback or submit your comments below. I'd love to hear how you're spending the holidays. Enjoy your week ahead.
Shop local! Two wonderful winter farm markets are now open featuring
farm-fresh staples and all manner of local edibles. Fridays at Sugar & Olives in Norwalk and
Saturdays at Gilbertie's Herb Gardens in Westport. For more fun and interesting ideas, please check out my Holiday Guide!
Save the Date: HOLIDAY TOY DEMO with Macaroni Kid! Saturday Dec 20 from 3–5pm at Radio Shack 877 Post Rd E, Westport. Stop by and say hello and get that last minute shopping done!
Chelsea Piers CT just opened a 65,000 sq. foot health club that includes a family lounge and babysitting services for our family members. Parents now have an amazing place to work out when their kids are in our various programs. Grand Opening Charter Rates in effect through December. Visit them online for more info!
Calendar: Shop203, Pinkalicious, Reindeer Festival, Outdoor Adventures, Great Trains
Macaroni Menu: Going to a party? Try Reindeer Cupcakes
Macaroni Cares: Leftover Food Safety
Mac Kid Holiday Guide: Tech Toys Event, Organization, Shopping, Last Minute Gifts, and More... Updated!
Subscriber Giveaways of the Week: Bumblebean, Disney on Ice, Big Apple Circus, Safety Gates, GiftFly, Book giveaways, and more...
Pet of the Week: Toby
Coming soon: Kids Eat Free Guide, Moms Work at Home Guide, Birthday Party Guide, Make a Difference Guide, Learning Vacations, Mac Kid Fashion, Haydn's Reel Reviews & Games, and Preston's Gluten Free Food Reviews and much more!
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