Notes from the Trenches is enjoying a snow day with her kids. "I had to search the attic for all the winter boots," she exclaims. "Why they get put away in random bins with things like Easter decorations and camping gear is beyond me. But it probably has something to do with the fact that I send my children up there to put things away because I am to lazy to walk all the way up there. I justify it by saying they need the exercise. Unlike me. Ahem." Sounds just like our attics.

In other blog news...

Suzy at Parent Hacks has a great way to get your kids talking at dinnertime: "During the holiday season there are many occasions to gather around the table," she blogs. "Consider this game that encourages children and adults alike to share about their day as well as be active listeners. You've heard of the game 'Three Truths and a Lie?' Use this format to talk about your day. Each person tells three things about their day, two of which actually did happen and one that didn't. Then, the guests around the table guess which is the lie. When our family plays this game not only does each person excitedly participate, but everyone feels validated and listened to, which encourages follow up questions and happy and peaceful subsequent mealtimes." Can't wait to try this tonight!

Desperate Working Momma is just loving the personalized postage stamps trend. "Think of the possibilities!" she writes. "Stocking stuffers, office party favors, that gift for the person who has EVERYTHING. (Like my mother. Woman has everything. Impossible to buy for. But not this year! BOOYAH!)" Booyah, indeed.