Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 3 to 6) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 3 to 6) ~ Mariel’s Picks 2011

Gift Ideas for Boys (Ages 3 to 6) ~ If your kids are in to robots, dinosaurs, or basically just really cool toys (who isn’t?), Cruncher Prehistoric Pet Interactive Dinosaur is the must have.  This thing is pretty darn fancy, especially for $60.  It dances, comes when called, attacks, eats, plays catch, and can even…

Gift Ideas: One Year Old Boy or Girl (part 2)
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Gift Ideas: One Year Old Boy or Girl (part 2)

Yesterday, Baby Joe turned the big ONE.  And, let me tell you…it’s been a long year.  This kid is by far the most opinionated, overly-sensitive, hard-to-please, baby that I’ve ever had.  (And, I’ve had a few.)  It doesn’t change the fact that I love him to death and could suck on his cheeks all day…

Personalized Books on CD ~ A special homemade gift for kids or grandkids!
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Personalized Books on CD ~ A special homemade gift for kids or grandkids!

I heard this idea recently that I had to share.  I think it would be sooo cute for grandparents to give to their grandchildren…or, even just to your own little ones.  It’s to record your OWN voice reading stories on CD and include them with the actual book for a gift!  My kids LOVE having…

Gift Ideas: 8 Year Old Boy

Gift Ideas: 8 Year Old Boy

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…

Gift Ideas: One Year Old Girl OR Boy
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Gift Ideas: One Year Old Girl OR Boy

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…