Every year, for as long as I can remember, my family has spent the weekend before Christmas baking cookies by the baker’s rack full. We test new recipes annually, but there are two we ALWAYS make – Whipping Cream Sugar Cookies and Gingerbread Cookies. Our Family Christmas Cookies As promised… The post Our Family Christmas Cookies appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Family Christmas pajamas are a part of everyone’s holiday – learn how to get the most wear (and precious photo ops) out of yours! Every year for as long as I can remember, my mom has… The post 20 Ways to Make the Most of Your Family Christmas Pajamas appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
This post is part of a series on College Savings Plans sponsored by CHET, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust’s 529 College Savings Plan. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. Now that you have started a college fund and are saving money to it every month, what is the best… The post The Best Way to Invest for College appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
When I was pregnant with my oldest, I was fixated on and petrified of labor and delivery. I had no idea what to expect – would I know when it was happening? Would my water break first? What would real contractions feel like (especially after weeks of Braxton Hicks)? How… The post A Tale of Two Birth Stories appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench
This post is part of a series on College Savings Plans sponsored by CHET, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust’s 529 College Savings Plan. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. This back to school season add one important item to your school shopping list – if your child is starting… The post How to Set Up a College Fund in Minutes appeared first on Playground Parkbench.| Playground Parkbench