12 Days of Christmas {giveaways}

by Amanda Wells // November 30, 2019 // No Comments

The first time I heard we were moving to the country in St. Augustine, I thought that meant I’d be wearing overalls and carrying my lunch to school in a metal pail. I was eight years old and my only... Continue reading →

Why a Destination Holiday is Good after Grieving

by Amanda Wells // December 6, 2018 // 5 Comments

I’m not even sure how it started. Maybe traveling to her house for a holiday when she wasn’t there was too painful for us. Maybe it seemed like a shell of a home without her love and personality filling it.... Continue reading →

A Christ-mas Alternative to the Elf on the Shelf

by Amanda Wells // November 30, 2017 // 16 Comments

Post includes affiliate links. I’m right there with all the moms who hate the Elf on the Shelf. It was fun the first year or two as our elf, Madge, moved from each secret hiding spot to a new one.... Continue reading →

7 Ways to save big this holiday shopping season

7 Simple Ways to Save Big on Holiday Shopping

by Amanda Wells // November 15, 2017 // No Comments

Now that I’m a mom of six, I don’t pull all-nighters on Black Friday shopping sprees anymore. I love shopping so much it makes my hair curl even more than normal. But once I filled in my spreadsheets with everyone... Continue reading →

When Your Heart Hurts During the Holidays

by Amanda Wells // November 1, 2015 // No Comments

Falling leaves. Burnt orange and gold sunsets. Crisp winds. Apple cider. Pumpkin pie. Football games. Roasting marshmallows over the fire. Hayrides. Hot chocolate. Warm scarves. Boots and cuffs. Harvest time. Family traditions. A favorite time of year can quickly... Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas {giveaways}

Why a Destination Holiday is Good after Grieving

A Christ-mas Alternative to the Elf on the Shelf

7 Simple Ways to Save Big on Holiday Shopping

When Your Heart Hurts During the Holidays