Check out these fun Christmas crafts for kids. You’ll love this adorable Handprint Santa, Hand and Footprint Reindeer and fun Pom Pom Christmas Ornament.
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 […]
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 […]
Traveling with a toddler around the holidays
Today is the second time we’ve taken little Miss Chloe to NYC since she was born, and even though there’s been a year in between the two times, it’s still a struggle. She was 3 months old last November when we went, and she is almost 16 months old now. We have just as much […]
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 […]
Santa’s Hideout: New twist on timeless tradition
I’m so excited to be sharing this news today! I and many others have been keeping it a secret for a few months and today is the day to unveil it! Several moms and I have been busy little elves working with Condé Nast as part of a mom advisory board for the project, and […]
Countdown to Christmas: My list of must-see movies
I’ve held out as long as I’ve could. The season of Christmas is my favorite time of year. Besides, the sights and smells, I also love to watch Christmas movies. I have my favorites, but I’m a sucker for any movie that comes on TV and has a Christmas theme. Last night my husband and […]
2011 holiday hot toy list announced
It’s not even Halloween yet, but already we’re talking Christmas. In my opinion, it’s never too early because I love the sights, smells and sounds that come with it. The hustle and bustle at the mall I can do without! Last year was my daughter’s first Christmas, and thanks to her I did a lot […]