Leanne Why does it seem that food tastes better when it’s displayed on beautiful serving pieces? It can’t just be me that has noticed that the most gorgeous serving pieces are usually empty first or that the manner in which you serve food has a lot to do with how that food is perceived. I’ve experimented … Read more
Are you constantly searching for organic toys for your kids? Have you noticed that when searching for organic toys, many of the selections that pop up are for babies? It’s extremely rare that you can find organic toys that can grow with your child and go from rattle to playmate, but that’s exactly what Zubels … Read more
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