Tag: Holiday Traditions
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Family Connections from Afar: Navigating Family Time at a Distance
Get Pregnant Fast When I attended university and graduate school nearly 700 miles from home, I never anticipated that it would lead to a life so far removed from my family. My partner, Alex, found himself in a similar situation, studying 400 miles away from his close-knit relatives. We both thought we’d eventually return home,…
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Montauk Memories: A Family Adventure
Get Pregnant Fast In the summer of 2012, my fifteen-year-old daughter, Mia, urged me to take her on an adventure to Montauk Point. Having spent most of our lives on the opposite side of Long Island, neither of us had ventured to “The End.” Though we had come close during Girl Scout camping trips, we…
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Backlash Forces Local Mall to Abandon $50 Fee to See Santa
Get Pregnant Fast Gone are the days when children could cozy up on Santa’s lap at the mall, sharing their holiday wishes without a second thought. Today, Santa has transformed into a high-demand figure, and malls are eager to cash in on his popularity. However, this strategy backfired recently at a New Jersey shopping center.…
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Christmas Card Photo Day: The Hilarious Chaos of Capturing Family Moments
Get Pregnant Fast “Can you chase him while I grab some snacks?” I called out to my husband, Jake. Dressed in our best family portrait outfits, he sprinted after our lively eighteen-month-old son, Leo, in the backyard. It was Christmas Card Picture Day, and the terrible twos had arrived a bit too early for our…
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This Year’s White House Easter Egg Roll Faces Major Setbacks
Get Pregnant Fast As the 138th annual White House Easter Egg Roll approaches, disappointment looms large due to a lack of planning. This event is a high-profile occasion that sets the tone for how the White House and its First Family are perceived, as noted by event organizer Carla Henderson, who previously worked with the…
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7-Year-Old Calls 911 in Distress After Touching Her Elf on the Shelf
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, a young girl found herself in a state of panic and dialed 911 over an Elf on the Shelf incident. While this holiday tradition is often seen as charming, 7-year-old Mia Thompson from New Jersey experienced sheer terror when she accidentally touched her elf. The little…
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The Case for a ‘Just Us’ Holiday
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to Christmas morning, if you ask my children, their ideal scenario is simple: “Let’s stay home in our pajamas and play with our new toys all day.” And you know what? That’s exactly what we’ve chosen to do for the last several years—without any regrets. Before my kids came…
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PSA: Easter Egg Hunts Are Meant for Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Image via Shutterstock Easter is a delightful holiday steeped in tradition, religion, and folklore, with a quirky bunny and an abundance of candy. One of its cherished customs is the Easter egg hunt—unless, of course, it spirals into chaos due to overzealous parents who forget that this day is all about giving…
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The Hilarious Parents on Twitter Are Done with Elf on the Shelf
Get Pregnant Fast As the last of the Thanksgiving turkey is finally consumed, many parents find themselves faced with yet another holiday tradition that brings both joy and dread. Enter the Elf on the Shelf: the tiny, watchful creature that seems to demand more effort than a full-time job. Sure, some parents might claim that…
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To My Single Mother at Christmas: I Can’t Comprehend How You Managed
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, As Christmas approaches, I find myself reflecting on the incredible feat you accomplished as a single mother of six during the holidays. It’s only December 11, and I’m already feeling overwhelmed. You often say, “I don’t know how you handle motherhood these days,” but let’s be real, Mom—you had a…