Christmas

Celebrate the holidays in color with these favorite African-American Christmas books! So many of my favorite memories growing up are from Christmas time. The women in my family have always been enthusiastic about the holiday season. From the decorations to the food, they left nothing undone when it was time to celebrate. Everything I learned …

Every holiday season, I have the same thought, “what should I ask my husband to get me for Christmas?” Words of affirmation are my love language, but gifts are his.  He doesn’t just like to receive, he loves to give, too! I’ve learned to love receiving gifts, thanks to him. That still doesn’t stop me …

What are your favorite Christmas eve traditions? When I was growing up, Christmas Eve was both my favorite and least favorite night of the year. The anticipation of The Big Day was almost too much to bear, but at the same time, it was fun to be so excited. My children (like most children) bounce …

Why are men so hard to shop for?  If my husband wants something, he gets it himself. I’ve talked to him about waiting when it’s close to his birthday or Christmas so that I can have some options, but he’s impatient. If you’re anything like me and have issues when it comes to figuring out …

Tween gift ideas are notoriously difficult to come up with. It’s not their fault. They’re in a period of major development, so what they like changes from day to day. At this point, when it’s time to give gifts, I ask my 12-year-old what she’d like to receive. It’s fun to discover what the kids …