Recently, I stumbled across this adage attributed to Ben Franklin: “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” Often, we aim to become better people when the calendar flips us into January. Even the most common New Year’s resolutions, to exercise more…

For the magic makers at Christmastime (you know who you are), there are many details to prepare. Christmas morning itself—from the opening of presents, to the menu, to the ambiance and family traditions—requires some preparation. Here are some ideas to help you plan one of the most memorable mornings of the year. Keep It Simple…

Holiday time is the perfect time to breathe new life into your homeschool. Just at the point in the year when things may begin to feel monotonous and motivation may start to dwindle, it’s time to incorporate crafting and baking and making merry! Here are seven simple ideas to add a bit of magic to…