Tag: holiday celebrations
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The Third Annual Thanksgiving Initiative: A Celebration of Community and Kindness
Get Pregnant Fast The Thanksgiving Initiative brings warmth, love, and a feast to families facing hardships, offering a reprieve from the daily struggles that often overshadow the holiday season. This project, which began as a heartfelt blog post in 2011, has evolved into a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To date, it has enabled more than…
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How to Avoid Fire Hazards This Independence Day
Get Pregnant Fast As Independence Day approaches, it’s a time for celebration, but also a time for caution. Did you know that nearly 240 people visit the emergency room each day during this festive season due to firework-related injuries? Many of these incidents could be avoided with a little common sense (and perhaps a different…
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We Celebrate Christmas in a Big Way, and I Make No Apologies
Get Pregnant Fast Last year, my cousin shared a photo on social media of the mountain of Christmas gifts that filled her living room. The reaction was instant, filled with comments like “Wow,” “Geez,” and even “Holy cow!” I get it; the sight was overwhelming. Even we looked at the pile and thought, “Did we…
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A Jewish Mama’s Guide to Experiencing Christmas
Get Pregnant Fast As a Jewish Mama navigating the dual holiday landscape of Hanukkah and Christmas with my husband and our two lively boys, I’ve found that our celebrations revolve around food, family, traditions, and yes, presents. We aren’t a particularly religious family, so our focus is on the joy of togetherness, although my kids…