Life in an Apartment

Holidays

Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Share Weight loss is on my mind. I’m not sure what it is about a big holiday spread that makes people (as in, me) eat ten times what they normally would. We had our holiday luncheon today, and everything looked so good. As I waddled back to

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Visions of Discounted Sugar Plums

Share My family started a new tradition last year: a secret Santa. The adults draw names and purchase a gift (for under $25) for that person. Since my family is huge and there are literally more than a dozen children among us, not having to worry about

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Decking the Halls

Decking the Halls

Share In my house, a certain sound signifies the beginning of the holiday season. It isn’t the sound of hooves on the rooftop; it’s my husband, banging around (and muttering) in the attic as he pulls down my boxes of holiday decorations – somewhere around 30 of

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Trick or Treat, Apartment Style

Trick or Treat, Apartment Style

Share   Living in an apartment with kids presents certain challenges: outdoor play time, noise issues, space – but during the holiday season, it can get particularly tricky (and not very treat-y.) It is almost time for kids everywhere to put on their costumes and head out

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