Happy Thanksgiving – Take time to unplug and play
As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, it’s the perfect opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to family, friends, colleagues, and […]
View ArticleA family and national tradition: The National Christmas Tree Lighting #NCTL2013
After Thanksgiving, I put on some holiday music and launch the holiday season by decorating our family’s home and Christmas tree. Part of our family’s […]
View ArticleGift guides for all the guys in your life
It can be challenging to find something special for the guys in your life. Our guys work hard, but we want to encourage them to […]
View Article7 Gifts for kids that are unique, educational, or sentimental
In the past, we’ve discussed giving unique holiday gifts to adults, travelers, guys and moms. In a recent conversation with my kids about living simply […]
View ArticleA frugal Christmas date
Looking for the perfect frugal date night in the merriest (and possibly the most expensive) time of the year? Have a fabulous night in your […]
View ArticleMother’s Day Gift Guide {for every budget and personality}
Finding the right Mother’s Day gift can be a huge challenge. Team Momiverse is made up of busy Moms just like you, so we put […]
View Article5 outside-the-chocolate-box Mother’s Day gift ideas
The marketing mayhem surrounding Mother’s Day is often centered on chocolates, flowers, and jewelry. Mom may have received all those gifts each year for the […]
View ArticleFreedom isn’t free: #HonorTheFallen
Joseph Campbell said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Freedom isn’t free. On this Memorial Day and […]
View ArticleThe top 10 gifts dad doesn’t want for Father’s Day {and what to get instead}
This Father’s Day, you’re probably planning on getting Dad the same old boring gift you give him every year, right? Instead of giving the guy […]
View ArticleLittle superheroes: Halloween costumes
October is one of our family’s busiest months of the year. This month, we have flag football practice, games, birthdays for my husband and both […]
View ArticleCreate an intentional Christmas
The creaking chains of the bench swing played in rhythm to the steady pulse of the staple gun as I thumbed through a book. My […]
View Article5 Outside-the-chocolate-box Mother’s Day gift ideas
The marketing mayhem surrounding Mother’s Day is often centered on chocolates, flowers, and jewelry. Mom may have received all those gifts each year for the […]
View ArticleThe top 10 gifts dad doesn’t want for Father’s Day {and what to get instead}
This Father’s Day, you’re probably planning on getting Dad the same old boring gift you give him every year, right? Instead of giving the guy […]
View ArticleFreedom isn’t free: Honor the fallen
Joseph Campbell said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Freedom isn’t free. On this Memorial Day and […]
View ArticleYour first grown-up dinner party in 3 easy courses
Throwing your very first dinner party can be intimidating – particularly if any invitees are talented cooks – but a meal in three courses is […]
View Article9 Eco-friendly tips for a green Halloween
Halloween, like many holidays, can be a fun and memorable experience for both kids and adults. It can also create a ton of waste. With […]
View ArticleSeptember 11, 2001 – Never forget
On this day, 14 years ago, I was two blocks from The White House when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93. […]
View Article10 Halloween movies for elementary kids
Every weekend, our family picks one evening for a family movie night. As Halloween approaches, I asked my boys and their friends (both boys and girls […]
View Article10 Tips for a successful pumpkin decorating party
Aaah, fall. I love the change of seasons and the cool, crisp air associated with autumn. I enjoy the change of colors in our natural […]
View Article6 Elements for an unforgettable, kid-friendly Halloween
1. Get in costume. While there are a variety of fun activities to do in the fall, many kids and families are focused on Halloween […]
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