Favorite Educational Products for Kids ~
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Favorite Educational Products for Kids ~

At my house, the kids have what they call ‘The 4:00 Rule’.  Meaning, if they are using any electronic devices on their school “breaks” (computer, ipods, tv, etc.) before 4:00, Monday through Friday, then it has to be something educational.  * Note – They are homeschooled. They feel like they have to gripe about this…

Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes in a Jar (she: Jana)
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Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes in a Jar (she: Jana)

My daughter Kyla (almost 12) and I have a Mother/daughter recipe blog: www.doublethedeliciousness.blogspot.com. Our slogan is “Cooking with 2 is fun to do”! It has been a great way to teach my daughter some needed cooking/baking skills that she will most definitely need in the future! It’s also been a really great way to spend…

Gag Gifts for White Elephant Parties ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Gag Gifts for White Elephant Parties ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gag Gifts for White Elephant Parties ~ Take an extreme close-up shot of your face, blow it up and print it as 8×10.  Autograph the picture and frame it!  All your fans will love it. I dare anyone to eat a 3 pound gummy worm!  World’s Largest Gummy Worm Everyone wants money.  Not everyone want…

Christmas Gifts for Grandparents ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gifts for Grandparents ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Christmas Gifts for Grandparents ~ I love coffee table books, and National Geographic makes some of the best ones!  If you have grandparents that like to travel, I think this one would be so fun to read through,   National Geographic’s Journeys of a Lifetime.  It could easily be paired with any travel supplies (a…

Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 7 and Up) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 7 and Up) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gifts for Girls (ages 7 and up) ~ I admit, I’m a little clueless when it comes to girls over the age of 7, because I haven’t had one, yet!  Soon enough, soon enough.  Luckily, I have a fantastic friend, Lisa, who does.  She shared tons of fun ideas with me…I give her credit for…

Christmas Gift Ideas for Women ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Women ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Christmas Gift Ideas for Women ~ I love nightgowns.  Not the silky, “I’m in the mood” kind.  More like, “I just want to hang out and cuddle” kind.  I think they’re more comfy than top/bottom jammies, more feminine, and super easy to put on.  I’m all about a 1 step process for putting on my…

Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 7 & Up) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 7 & Up) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 7 and Up) ~ My boys have had one of these SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoops mounted to their bedroom wall, for years now.  And, amazingly it still gets used all the time!  Their favorite time to play with it is when they are supposed to be getting ready for…

Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 3 to 6) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 3 to 6) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

  Christmas Gifts for Girls (Ages 3 to 6) ~ I used to love paper dolls, just as much as Barbies, when I was little.  With all the fancy-schmancy toys now days, I’ve wondered if paper dolls would even slightly impress my girls.  I hope so!  I ran into these awesome Personalized Paper Dolls by…