List 23: Memories from 20 Christmas parties

On Saturday, I threw my 20th consecutive Christmas party. (As I've stated before, I am an introvert who loves to host parties.) Below are 40 facts and memories from 20 instances of what has often been called the "Kimmy Z Christmas Party." My mother started throwing Christmas parties with lots of food in 1970. She … Continue reading List 23: Memories from 20 Christmas parties

List 21: Christmas to do list shame spirals

I love Christmas. I do a lot of Christmassy things in December but rarely as many as I initially intend. Perhaps I could keep up with the expectations of a Martha Stewart-esque holiday if I had her staff and budget, but I don't. Over time my ambitious holiday to do lists must evolve to reflect … Continue reading List 21: Christmas to do list shame spirals

Product Idea: Nativity Scene Menorah

Buzzfeed did a feature on 27 Awesome and Unexpected Menorahs, including this one from Etsy seller Again Goods: When I looked at that what I saw were modern, stylized people. Robed people. Clustered together. What I saw was a modern, stylized version of this: (That's from Etsy seller FilzArts.) This made me think of an … Continue reading Product Idea: Nativity Scene Menorah