Every year, I look forward to my annual sessions with Santa, and I can’t believe this was our fifth year!

At our house, the holidays just aren’t complete without…cookies! In fact, since the boys were young, I’ve realized that the entire week leading up to Christmas is just one continuous sugar high! There are the treats at school parties, goodies arriving in the mail from friends and family, and of course lots of cookie baking at home! So, I’ve just learned to embrace it!

I love gifts that come from the heart, particular ones that are handmade or involve photographs! So, one of my favorite holiday traditions is to sit down and make some fun crafts together with my boys.

There are so many reasons I’m passionate about supporting small, local businesses. As a small business owner myself, I understand that when you support a small, local business, you’re supporting a dream. So, I like to find opportunities each year, particularly during the holiday season, to pay it forward. When you start your shopping on […]

Let’s skip the Black Friday shopping on Amazon this year and head out to a magical holiday market instead! The holiday markets that pop up throughout the greater Denver area are a great way to help support local artisans and businesses. Plus, they each typically have their own list of festive activities to entertain the […]

As a kid, I was always in awe of the magic of Santa (and the Easter bunny, tooth fairy, etc.). Even as an adult, I still enjoy anything otherworldly and magical (I read a lot of Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, and of course J.K. Rowling!) So, in our family, it gives me great joy to […]

I’m such a fan of gift giving- particularly during the holidays. And whether it’s a heartfelt project I’ve created myself or something unique and store bought, my family and friends have received a number of gifts involving photographs over the years. There are some pretty clever and beautiful things you can buy or create yourself […]