Halloween is behind us. November is here (and so are the red holiday Starbucks cups!). I’m feeling the urge to get organized for the holiday season!
If you’re looking ahead too, here are some links from our archives to get you inspired, organized, ready AND relaxed about the whirlwind that will be the next two months.
on Thanksgiving…
- A Very Crafty Thanksgiving – three DIY home decor crafts you can do with your kids!
- Thankful for Thanksgiving Eating – on the psychology of the biggest meal of the year
- Steph’s Do’s & Don’ts of Thanksgiving – from the party-planning expert herself!
- Contributor Corner: Let’s Talk Turkey – our team shares their fave foods to eat an to serve on the big day
- Steph vs. Joy: Thanksgiving – Part 1 {Steph} and Part 2 {Joy} – could they BE any more different?
on making your lists, checking them twice, and shopping ’til you drop…
- Gift Ideas from Grandparents to Kids – unique gift ideas for grandparents to give to the kids
- The Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun! – how to approach list-making for your little ones
- Steph vs. Joy: Christmas Shopping – two very different approaches from our co-founders
- Gift Ideas for Kids & Spouses – readers weigh in on gift ideas for kids and hubbies!
on decorating, craft and DIY projects to get you in the mood!
- DIY Christmas Ornaments that Rock – simple and pretty!
- Holiday Traditions: Kids & Crafts – making an annual craft/gift from the kids a holiday tradition
- DIY Holiday Wrapping Paper – wrap your gifts in handmade style!
on things to do in Scottsdale & Phoenix during the holiday season…
- The North Pole Experience: Review – Joy and family went last year…hear her thoughts
- Sedona with Kids: A Perfect Day Trip & Mini-Hike – this is a perfect day trip with visiting relatives!
- Best Scottsdale Hikes for Kids – it’s finally cool enough to get outside!
- How to Pack a Family for Vacation – if you’re traveling for the holidays, this is a must-read
on keeping your sanity during the craziness…
- Room to Breathe – on not over-packing the days to come with stuff to do, but letting there be a little breathing room
- The 6 Stages of Holiday Decorating – coming to terms with a house that’s not perfectly pinterest
- A FABulous Thanksgiving – staying focused on what really matters during Thanksgiving
on traditions & rituals for your family
- Christmas Traditions: Christmas Break & Cookies – Joy shares a favorite tradition
- Contributor Corner: Holiday Traditions New & Old – our team talks traditions – those they grew up with and those they’re starting with their families
- Keep Relatives Close – thoughts on staying connected to faraway family during the holidays
- Traditions – sometimes it’s the little things…
on having family photos taken for your holiday card…
- We’ve featured so many wonderful Scottsdale and Phoenix family portrait photographers over the last {nearly three!} years. If you’re looking for someone to take your holiday card portrait, check out our archives for all the photography businesses we’ve written about.
- Coordinating Your Family for a Photo Shoot – once you’ve booked your photographer, check out this post for tips!