The White Elephant party is a funny little tradition that is also sometimes referred to as a Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa party. In case you live under a rock, hate parties, or forgot about what socialization used to look like before Covid, let me refresh your memory. Before the event, every party attendee finds a weird, ridiculous, or downright funny item to bring as a gift. … [Read more...] about 10 Funny Homemade White Elephant and Gag Gifts
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How to Host A Virtual White Elephant Christmas Party
Ever since I was a kid, I have looked forward to our annual white elephant holiday party. Now that I'm an adult, we take turns hosting the party with our family and friends. It's a great excuse to get together and trade hilarious gifts. Well, this year with Covid-19 crashing our party, we are trying something new--a virtual white elephant Christmas party! We are excited to keep … [Read more...] about How to Host A Virtual White Elephant Christmas Party
Candace Lightner: MADD Founder and Inspiring Mom
You would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Like most people, I’ve long known about the organization and what they stand for. But I recently met the remarkable woman behind MADD, Candace Lightner, an encounter that left me with tremendous appreciation and respect for everything she went through to start this important … [Read more...] about Candace Lightner: MADD Founder and Inspiring Mom
72 Great Virtual Scavenger Hunt Ideas
I was first introduced to the idea of a virtual scavenger hunt by my son's first grade teacher. Amidst COVID quarantine, she was making extra effort to keep her students engaged while participating in Zoom lessons. One time she challenged them to step away for a few minutes to find something that made them happy. When they returned, everyone had a chance to share their item … [Read more...] about 72 Great Virtual Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Andrea Dow: Music Teacher, Blogger, Composer, Author, and Mother
If you are immersed in the piano teaching world (like I am), you are sure to recognize the name Andrea Dow. But even if you don’t have any interest in piano pedagogy, you can’t help being impressed with this ambitious, creative woman. Not only do Andrea and her husband Trevor run a very successful piano education website, Teach Piano Today, and publish their own method … [Read more...] about Andrea Dow: Music Teacher, Blogger, Composer, Author, and Mother