How putting up lights saved my Christmas spirit

The Grinch has had nothing on me over the last few weeks.

With Thanksgiving plans changing, shuffling our kids between their other homes and the general stress of life in the world right now, “Bah humbug” is about the nicest thing I’ve said about the holiday season. I’m ashamed to admit that I even threatened not to put up the Christmas tree this year — twice.

Then it happened. As I watched our neighbors put up their holiday lights over the weekend, I started to feel just a twinkle of joy and knew it was something I had to do right away!

Jessica Janssen WolfordDecember 9, 2020Christmas, 2020, Omaha World Herald, Momaha, Holidays, Lights

An impractical guide for what mom really wants for Christmas!

Recently, my darling husband kindly asked me what I want for Christmas. My mind went two places — sweatpants or diamonds. While it would be far more realistic and reasonable for me to list my "top gifts mom will love that don't break the bank," a girl needs to dream a little. So I decided to come up with a guide for what mom really wants this year. It's wholly impractical and luxurious, but it's also sure to have her say, "This year hasn't been the worst after all."

Jessica Janssen WolfordNovember 29, 2020Christmas, Omaha World Herald, Momaha, 2020, Parenting, Gifts