I love finding gifts for my children and family. I especially love gifting items they didn’t ask for but know they’ll enjoy. That’s the inspiration behind this year’s guide.
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide 2013: For Babies and Toddlers
Disclosure: Some of these gift ideas are sponsored and the others are some I just love and plan to purchase or have purchased. Items listed with an (*)asterisk are sponsored and have been sent to me for review. I could have made this holiday gift guide for kids a mile long, because there is so […]
Christmas gifts means post-Christmas “thank yous”
In the past, I never really gave it much thought to send a formal thank you card for a Christmas gift. Like a lot of people, most of the time I’ve exchanged in person with someone, and I’ve just thanked them at that moment. But, all of my husband’s family is on the west coast […]
A different way to give your spouse a gift
After spending years with a significant other or spouse sometimes buying gifts can be daunting, especially if your husband or wife has everything they need. My husband Walt and I are definitely in that boat this year. This will be our 9th Christmas as a couple and our focus for this holiday season is mostly […]
Just in time for the holidays: Secret Pinterest boards!
As if us moms need another reason to start pinning on Pinterest, but just last week users were allowed to finally create a secret board! The private board can be used to collect ideas for things that you don’t want the whole world to see. This is great if you’re trying to collect gift ideas, […]
Alphabet Photography: The perfect customized gift
Since as long as I can remember, my husband and I have discussed how we wanted a piece of original art in our house, we just never knew what it would be. couldn’t have suited our needs more, and mostly because it was personalized. “This unique form of alphabet art is the process of photographing […]
For the digital mom: New online ways to donate to Sandy victims
Being eight months pregnant and a full-time working mom to a two-year-old sure keeps me busy. But, it should definitely never be an excuse to not help others in need. Working at a television news station I’ve seen my share of horribly depressing stories and it often leaves me feeling like I wish I could […]
To wrap or not to wrap?
My daughter is 16-months old and I am super jazzed for Christmas. Just about anything excites her at this point, so it’s going to be really fun watching her with her new toys. I’m having an internal debate about whether or not to wrap her presents. My mom has been doing the 12 days of […]
12 days of Melissa & Doug: Day 8, sound puzzle!
My daughter Chloé is almost 16 months old now and is just starting to get into Melissa & Doug’s wooden puzzles. She’ll make the sounds of the animals I point to, it’s adorable. What I love about the sound puzzles for sale on Zulily today, they make the noises back at your little one! Nothing […]
Day 3 of Zulily’s 12 Days of Melissa & Doug: Lab plush toys
It is day 3 of Zulily’s 12 days of Melissa and Doug, and today is a sale for both boys and girls! Maybe your kids have been asking for a puppy, and and they’ve been on their best behavior in hopes of finding one under the Christmas tree. Surprise them with Sunny and Benson, a […]