Lansing Mom

Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas has always been a joy for me. Growing up, I learned about two faiths as my mom is Christian and my dad is Jewish. I always love the holidays and the traditions we were able...

The holiday season brings many of our beloved family festivities, sparkling lights, comforting treats, and the best genre of music. However, there’s something a little less magical that often crops up this time of year too. It’s the stress...

My fondest memories of Christmas include opening up stockings together with my siblings. As adults, we were still given stockings to open which were lovingly filled with everything from gift cards to scratch-off tickets, nail polish to miniature cans...

I don't know about you, but cookies have always outranked other desserts by a longshot. This might be a controversial stance, but they are perfect, delicious nuggets. They're reliable. And there isn't a single occasion that isn't improved by...

The holidays are here and we never pass up a good book to go with them! While Christmas books are abundant, we love reading with our kids about how different places and people celebrate. So, I rounded up this...

Some of my favorite memories of raising my kids are of Christmas. We always cut a fresh tree, decorate cookies on Christmas Eve, and take a walk in the snow. But, some of my most stressful memories of raising...

“It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” After Thanksgiving, I am always eager to break out the Christmas decorations and get our home ready for the holidays. Although this has been our family tradition for some time, decorating...

The holidays can evoke so many emotions and feelings. For us the nostalgia that holidays can bring can't compare to any other time of the year. Lights twinkling, magic in the air, delicious smells all around, and the best...

The holiday season is officially here! There is so many things to do to celebrate the season. A holiday bucket list is a great way to make sure you check off everything the whole family wants to do! Check...

It's still fall, but my mind is already on the holiday season. I just can't wait for Christmas! As I get ready for my favorite holiday, I want to make sure my kids are learning about the holidays other...