Christmas

Best Christmas Music Playlist Ever! (300+ Songs)

Many people know I just moved to Spotify from Rdio, and imported a ton of playlists on the way. I have been cultivating my Christmas music for years now, so I was glad to see almost all the songs came over and I've spent the past…

Win 1 of 3 Polar Express 30th Anniversary Books!

I know it's a little early to think about Christmas, but it's a great time to win a giveaway to get Christmas presents to give away! Making me feel super old, this year is the 30th anniversary of the book Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. I knew of this author well before the movies, because my illustration teacher in college was a deep admirer. Which, if you do the math, puts us right in the era of Polar Express and Jumanji. The 30th anniversary edition of The Polar Express reveals a new jacket design and expanded interior layout, includes a letter from Van Allsburg, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, plus a golden keepsake ornament.

I have three of these to giveaway, so enter via the Rafflecopter below!

Polar Express Book - 30th Anniversary Edition

Merry Christmas 2014

We usually do more on Christmas Eve than Christmas Day, so computers are about to be shut down and cooking to commence. Lots of German food including rouladen, dumplings, red cabbage and... you know, that super traditional German food, pumpkin pie. Our families are back…
Best Christmas Songs

250+ of the Best Christmas Songs Ever

I have been building this Christmas playlist for years now. It's a combination of traditional, alternative, indie, R&B, pop, and rock holiday music. While I do think the Christmas season starts too early, I will admit I listen to these songs non-stop from Thanksgiving all…
Letter From Santa

Letter From Santa

We have been playing a lot of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" since Easter. Declan has REALLY wanted to believe in Santa, but intellectually, he knows the truth. We are not all that religious even though we do celebrate Christmas... but we do believe in faith.…