Finally your shopping is done…oh, but wait…the stockings. Back out to battle the crowds! But, if you have a few ideas before you go (or shop online)…it may just be a little, just a little, less stressful. Here are some fun ideas for the Punks & your Prince Charming: Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for Christmas:…
Hi everyone! I’m Mariel’s Mom, Karen. Back in the summer, I shared a fun tropical dessert, Tropical Passion Bowls. This time I thought I would share this Nutty Craisin Chew recipe with you. These things are very popular right now and packaged in a pretty box, they could make a great Christmas gift for neighbors….
After you’ve given to someone year, after year, after year, after year, after year (times 30)….sometimes you might worry that the gift is getting a little impersonal and boring. Boring = more gift cards, more ties, more books, more perfume. So, I tried to round up a handful of great ideas for those special grandparents…
You know how you walk in the stores and they are already playing Christmas music?? Do you groan or do you love it? I think I do a little of both…a cringe-smile. A cringe because I don’t like to overlook Thanksgiving and I REALLY don’t like feeling hounded by retailers. But, I smile because I…
My cute daughter Halle’s birthday is in a month, and I’m preparing early. Her birthday is also and the beginning of December, so I have to deal with a birthday and Christmas close together without spoiling her too much! Here is a post for 5 year old girl gift ideas. Gift Ideas for 5 Year…
Are you as nerdy as me? I find myself regularly imagining that I’m stuck on a deserted island…what food would I want, what books would I read over and over again, what would I wear (just teasin’), what music would I want to listen to…just ask, and I ALREADY KNOW my answers! I’ve thought it…
Caden’s First Day of 2nd Grade Isn’t it funny how nicknames come about? We named our first, Caden…with the expectation of calling him “Cade”. Guess what we call him?? “Tato“. I know, right? That doesn’t even resemble the name Caden! Here’s the breakdown: Caden turned to Cado (through no choice of my own), which turned…
My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets: My family eats a lot of rice, so the Pampered Chef Rice Cooker Plus is one of my favorite kitchen helps! You just pour the rice and the water in, put the lid on and pop it in the microwave for perfect rice! It’s dishwasher safe also! $25 is well worth…
Is there a girl in your life that needs a confidence boost?? This great list of confidence building books for girls may be just what they need!
Apparently, things really “heat up” in my household/bedroom round about December…because I’ve got three of my little tots with birthdays all within weeks of each other, right now (August). So, come December…you know where I’ll be and what I’m doing. The tweets and Facebook updates will slow down…and you’ll know, you’ll know. Or, do you…
My sweetie-pants, Shane, just turned 5! So, I thought I would share with you some of the things he received, things he already has and loves at his age, and things I almost got him…just in case you are in need of ideas! Hopefully, one of these days will we have the age of every…
We have lots of birthdays coming up in my house, so I have been spending some time thinking about what to give on those special days. Next up is my little Audrey, who will be turning 3…I thought I would share some of the things in the running because MAYBE you need some ideas too….