Right now many moms (and dads) are home snow bound either by choice, like me, or by force because the snow is to deep to get out. Some may not have any but are looking for something fun to do with the kiddos to fill the day. I know right now I am looking for fun ways to help curb cabin fever, the little two love the idea of playing out in the snow however they are like me don’t like to be cold.
Monthly Archives: December 2008
Christmas Morning Traditions?
This year a lot of things have been running in my mind about my childhood. And Christmas morning keeps popping 
up, perhaps it is the fact that Christmas is 4 days away. I remember waking up to to these amazing gifts then a warm breakfast then hours of playing till dinner time. No snow or heck even jackets we lived in So California.
Now as a mom of four I do what I can so when my children are my age they can sit and their memories of Christmas are the same just great presents a yummy breakfast and hours of play time, except here we have over 2.5 feet of snow in the back yard already and today is the first day of winter go figure.
Decorating for Kwanzaa
The decorations utilized to celebrate Kwanzaa are quite beautiful. The symbols traditionally used encompass a variety of items which hold a great deal of history and culture as well.
Here is a traditional Kwanzaa setting which is usually placed in a central location on one’s home. First, a piece of cloth made in Africa is placed on the table. On top of the cloth is the Mkeka or the mat which is the foundation for all essential items to be placed upon. The mat is symbolic of one’s roots. The Kinara, or candle holder, is set in the center of the mat. The candle holder is comprised of seven candles whose colors from left to right are: three red, one black, and three green.
Make a Time Capsule for New Year’s Eve
There are events in every person’s life that they want to commemorate, whether it’s the birth of a child, moving into their first home, or their child’s first day of school. You may want to build a time capsule each New Year’s Eve so you can remember the previous year for years to come.
Tips for Setting Up the Menorah
There are many traditions which are followed during the period of Hanukkah. The setting up of the Menorah is no exception. Here are some tips on where the Menorah should be placed.
Traditionally, the Menorah should be set outside the front door of your home facing the street. In addition, it should be placed to the left of the doorframe or the entrance to your home. However, if you do not have a Mezuzah at your entrance door, then the Menorah should be placed to the right of the doorframe.
Things to Keep in Your Car on Wintery Roads
Right now many of us across the US are experiencing snow some not a normal thing, others this is a yearly thing so it is nothing new. Every year we often forget what we should keep in our car through out the winter. Especially those who work a lot and when home organizing these things drift out of our minds.
Kwanzaa Games and Crafts for Kids
One of the many facets of celebrating Kwanzaa is for kids to engage in games and crafts for the holiday. Here are some ideas you can incorporate into your seven-day Kwanzaa celebration.
* Purchase Kwanzaa jig-saw puzzles and have the kids put together its colorful pieces. There are a number of interactive online games your kids can play as well.
* Have your kids play a multitude of online Kwanzaa games one of which is printing out a sheet of Kinara candles, then place them in their correct order.
Men Get Stressed Too
I know this blog is more geared toward moms and women, however I wasted to share this with you because it can be a serious thing too.
Stress doesn’t just affect women. Maybe we seem to be more frazzled by it than the other sex, but they experience stress as well. Men also have to learn to deal with stressful situations before they ruin their health.