The holidays are a magical time of year and a great opportunity to create special memories with family and friends. So how do you do that? We asked Melanie Snare of howshedoesitall.com that same question, and she shared with our very own Vinnie Politan the five simple and easy traditions she does with her family. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money to get in the holiday spirit. So grab the kids and start the note-taking!

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