Here’s A Twitter Roundup Of A Bunch Of Kids Who Got Guns For Christmas – Good Job, America!
Comedian Joe Mande did an impressive and depressing job of pointing out just how many people got guns for…
Christmas Morning: Expectations Vs. Reality
Years of flipping through Christmas catalogs and my recent perusals of holiday Pinterest boards have led me to imagine…
Holiday Birthdays Mean Some Kids Get Shafted At X-Mas, And That’s Fine
Parents of kids with holiday birthdays have a very fine line to walk. On one side, there’s the risk…
I Dodged My Worst Nightmare And Didn’t Ruin Christmas By Raising Bratty Kids
With two kids who are very aware of the sweets, treats and gifts of Christmas — and one with…
All I Got For Christmas Was Fat-Shamed By My Mother
They say with gift giving it’s the thought that counts and you should be grateful no matter what you…
Santa Never Made It To My House, But Somehow Lord Jesus Fit Down The Chimney
When it comes to the dividing line in the great Santa debate, I am firmly PRO-SANTA, and pro-holiday-spirit, and…
When It Comes To Christmas Present Shopping I Plan Way Ahead And Still Panic At The Last Minute
I love shopping for Christmas presents. I love finding that thoughtful item that my mother or husband — that…
Call Me A Grinch But Don’t Give My Kid Any More Toys For Christmas
My first son’s due date was January 9. It was no secret to anyone that pregnancy was hardly…
I Think White Elephant May Be The Answer To Greedy Holiday Gifting
If babies have started popping up in your extended family, then you’re probably strapped for cash this holiday season….
Daddyish: The Parents’ ‘Don’t Be An Idiot’ Anti-Gift Guide
This isn’t about dangerous toys. I honestly wouldn’t even know where to begin such a list. When I was…
10 Types Of Moms I’d Punch In The Face For A Tickle Me Elmo At Christmastime
I’m kind of a Scrooge and there aren’t a lot of things on this world that I like. There…
I Cancelled Cable and Now I Have No Idea What to Get My Kid for Christmas
Some months ago, we cancelled our cable subscription because we were concerned about the toll so much television might…
I’m Giving My Baby A Lump Of Coal For Christmas Or Anything Else That Is Semi-Free
Babies, as adorable as they are, have no freaking clue what’s going on. For a brand-new parent, this is…
I May Be Getting Sucked Into The Cult Of The American Girl Doll
My kid is nine. I think it’s right about this age during the month of December when a lot…