When we started this tradition years ago, we found ourselves wondering two nights before Christmas-- How exactly do we end this? Our little goodbye letter was whipped up quickly and over the years we have improved it. We created a fun pre-written letter on official Elf on the Shelf letterhead (designed by my husband). The letter was for our family so it said children, because we have children. Lots of folks have written to me asking if there could be an option for one child. Go ...
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A Week Of Halloween
Once upon a time, not too many years ago, Halloween was about me. I am Mad Grad, and in Madison they do Halloween big. One year I was Christina from her Dirrty video. If you don't know the reference, don't look it up. The costume was anything but classy, but thank god I did it. I have photographic proof that once upon a time my body was hot. Multiple c/s and a 12 pound baby later, photographic evidence is NEEDED! I would post a photo, but I'm afraid you would all desert me and this place would ...
Giving Thanks
I wanted to make a point of incorporating thankfulness this month, seeing as though it is November and all. This is no spend November so I had to rock what I had. Surprisingly, not a problem. The gist: everyday write down something you are thankful for. I wanted this to be a family thing and I wanted to make sure we didn't forget to do it so I set up a "Give Thanks" station right on the kitchen peninsula. All you need is some paper, a marker and a container and you are set. I use to be into ...
