holidays & birthdays

Christmas Eve guilt

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Did we get them enough? Did we get them too much? Every year the same questions, doubts, and guilt. read more

Why (un)birthdays last two days in our house

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Kids are excited. The years go fast. Here’s how stretch out the special times. read more

A simple Valentine’s Day gift you may have overlooked

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It’s a game. But it’s really about family time together. read more

Goodbye Christmas, hello new space

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It’s a little sad seeing it go, but we’ve done a full reset to help. read more

When Disneyland is “a little worse than my last vaccine”

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An unexpected roller coaster connects two unpleasant experiences. And unlocks the magic of a child’s mind. read more

Where’s the nativity pooper?

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You know, that boy taking a dump behind the stable. read more

The pooping log has arrived

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It wouldn’t be Christmas in our home without Caga Tió dropping off his holiday load. read more
Trick-or-treat at home

Fun pumpkin ideas for kids and grown-ups

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Need some pumpkin inspiration? Here are Halloween pumpkin ideas that we’ve done—some easy, some trickier, all fun. read more

How we trick-or-treat in a city that doesn’t trick-or-treat

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You don’t need neighbors for this trick-or-treat experience. Here’s how we fill bags with candy and heads with memories without leaving our house. read more
Can Mora de Dalt hotel Barcelona

Reframing disappointment: when your trip is cancelled the morning you plan to leave

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We were halfway to our holiday home when a positive coronavirus test forced us to change plans, and taught us to change perspectives. read more