Fancy Fork; Healthier Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Welcome back to the Fancy Fork – your seasonal produce insight and farm-style recipes that are made to satisfy. There’s nothing better than a slow morning with a hot coffee […]
Discovering the Origins of Popular Holiday Traditions
The holiday season holds countless traditions, with many celebrations based on religion, ethnicity, and cultural ties. Most of today’s modern Christmas traditions come from Victorian Era holiday traditions. However, other […]
A Very Marketplace Christmas: Tips on Scoring Secondhand Holiday Gifts
What if there’s a way to make the holiday shopping season more economical, meaningful and sustainable? Enter secondhand shopping! In fact, with the popularity and ease of shopping from your […]
Five Ways to Save Money During the Holidays – Enjoy the Holiday Season Without Breaking the Bank This Year
The holidays are magical but also get expensive quickly between the gifts, decorations and parties. It is often a source of stress for many people, especially parents. Luckily, there are […]
Releasing Guilt Around Ditching Traditions
There are some family traditions that bring warmth, joy and waves of treasured nostalgia to us each holiday season. Some traditions, however, bring a weight of obligation and expectation. This […]
Tips for Successful Family Photos
Capturing beautiful memories of your little ones during family photos can be such a rewarding experience! But, as any parent knows, kids can be unpredictable. That’s why preparation is key. […]
Why is the Gingerbread House Synonymous with the Holidays?
As the holiday season is now in full swing, there are certain iconic traditions. One of which is the gingerbread house. According to the Medium article, “A brief history of […]
Making Dollars, Making Sense; Do You Need a Family Financial Summit?
A Family Financial Summit might be a new concept for many of you, so let’s start by defining it before delving into whether or not you need it. Essentially, it’s […]
Exploring the Power of Learning a New Language
When it comes to learning a new language, adults may feel they have lost their chance, since past studies showed only children were able to learn languages at a quick […]
Brooke’s Notes; Dec 2024
photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE This past month has been full of festive cheer and family fun! I can’t wait to share some holiday highlights and local treasures featured in […]
