Posts by Dara Kurtz
Holiday Gift List
The holiday gift list. Why is it so hard? It’s officially that time of year, when we start to think about what to buy for all the people on our holiday gift list. I’m going to make it really easy for you. Here’s a list of my latest favorite things. I hope this will help…
Read MoreFamily Movie Night
I love watching movies. In fact, one of my favorite things to do is curl up on the couch, in my pajamas, and watch a movie with my family. Especially this time of year, when life is busy and hectic, and it’s cold outside. Family movie night is a fun way to spend an evening.…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Cancer
No one wants to be told they have the big “C”. It’s scary. I get it. I want to offer hope. I want to show there’s life on the other side, you can get through it, and there’s good that can come from something bad. Here’s what I learned from cancer: Life will pass you…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving
I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with love and joy. I hope you’re spending this holiday surrounded by people who mean everything to you, eating delicious food, and making happy memories. I want to say a special “thank you” to my readers. For the people kind enough to read my work, follow me on…
Read MoreA Holiday Change
This is the first Thanksgiving I’ll spend without my daughter, Zoe. She’s going on a school trip to New York. While I’m thrilled for her, I don’t like being separated from her on this holiday. On any holiday. NOT AT ALL. It was our choice not to go to New York with her. A decision…
Read MorePerfect Moments
Last night at the dinner table, we were being silly and laughing. It was one of those perfect moments, when everyone was in a good mood, wanted to engage in conversation, and no-one had anywhere to be. It was a golden moment, when everything felt so right. All of the sudden, with tears in her…
Read MoreA Messy House
Dirty dishes. They never end. Ever. You do them, the kitchen is clean, and then several hours later, it’s time to eat again. Which means, more dirty dishes to clean. Just like laundry, another chore that’s always there, lingering in the background. If you have kids living in your home, you can probably relate to…
Read MoreThe Holiday Card: Should I send one or not?
Around the beginning of December, I know when I go to my mailbox, I’ll be greeted with a huge stack of mail. Between the catalogs and bills, there will be a slew of colored envelopes: red, green, blue. I look forward to getting the mail every day during this time. I know inside each of…
Read MoreDon’t Waste Food
I’m trying to pay attention to the amount of food my family needs, what I buy, and what we actually use. I’m disgusted by the quantity of food that’s wasted in our country. In my house. The number of people who don’t have any food to eat, across America, is disheartening. We can easily do…
Read MoreAn Off Week
For the past few days, I’ve been a little off. I don’t know what it is. I can’t pinpoint anything specific, but I’m not functioning at full capacity. Maybe it’s the busy time of the year? Maybe I’m still adjusting to the time change? I’m not sure. What I do know, is that I’m having…
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