Leanne A couple months ago I read a piece of home buying advice that I wished I had heard back before we bought our house in 2006. The author of the article was talking about the hidden costs of buying a home and at the top of her list was “count the damn windows”. Her point … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 28 Nothing gets you in the spirit of Christmas quite like watching some holiday movies, whether it’s classics from your youth or new adaptations of well-loved stories. When I think of holiday classics, the first thing that comes to mind is the animated and stop-motion movies I grew up … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 27 There are certain toys that every young child needs, regardless of gender. On the top of that list, of course, is a wooden train track. Maybe this is why wooden train sets still remain one of the most classic Christmas gifts of all time, and are sure to … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 24 When I was young, my mother and I bonded over dolls. Whereas I liked reading, arts and crafts and cooking, my mother preferred dancing, music, and writing. However, we both liked dolls. I think this is a big part of the reason that every year when I was … Read more
It's hard to believe that our elf, Ryan has only been here a few days. Just like last year, he has quickly become part of the family and we are all dreading the day that he returns to the North Pole to help Santa on Christmas Eve. Yes, that's my son learning to walk holding … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 23 While I didn’t want for much growing up with 4 siblings and built-in best friends, I always thought there was a void in my life that a doll house would have fit perfectly. I wanted a doll house so much, in fact, that I made my own: first … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 22 Everyone close to me knows I’m a huge sucker for handmade, especially when we’re talking about jewelry. I love the imperfections and character of items created by hand and I love that each purchase has a unique story behind it. This, of course, means that I was enthralled … Read more
This last weekend we hosted a little party for some family and friends to celebrate some December birthdays and enjoy the start of the Holiday season. We had each guest bring a recipe they had gotten from Pillsbury.com so we could all try it and ultimately vote on the recipe we liked the most. As … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 21 Are you looking for a holiday present that really touches on the spirit of the season? World Vision gives you a way for you to surprise everyone on your list with something more than just a present to open on Christmas Day. By purchasing a two-for-one gift from … Read more