It's no secret that kids love to see their own names, which is why my siblings and I were known for hand presonalizing a variety of other people's belongings growing up. Maybe this stems from the fact that there were 5 of us and we were always bickering over whose stuff was whose whenever the … Read more
When I found out I was pregnant several months ago (it feels longer than the 7.5 months it has been!), I knew my husband and I had some serious discussions to be had about finances. The thoughts of diapers and baby products came rushing through my mind and I think it was a little scarier … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 36 This past year has been all about saving money, which means that we really only go shopping when we have a huge coupon or when we’re headed to a discount store. Because of this, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have been my main source of new clothing purchases and gifts … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 32 If you haven’t created your own photo book yet, now is the perfect time to give it a shot. I recently found Mixbook and was so excited to see that it solved all of my reservations I had had about photobook software in the past. I got to create … Read more
Ultimate Gift Guide: Day 14 Have you heard of the MICHE Bag? I remember the first time I heard of them I was in labor with my second child and the commercial for Miche Bags came on. Although I remember thinking “those do look like cute designer handbags”, I was also a little … uh, … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 10 There are certain things that I firmly believe you should buy top-of-the-line and knives are absolutely on that list. Not only do they make food prep so much easier, it also makes the time spent in the kitchen so much more enjoyable. Since this time of year we all … Read more
Growing up I was fortunate to have a mother who was ahead of her time. Although I remember some occasional resentment when everyone around me at lunchtime opened their lunch boxes to bright packaging and store-bought treats, the truth is, my mom was on the organic train before it really left the station. From the time … Read more
Saving money is top of almost everyone’s list right now, which is why I love that there are so many discount stores near me that I can go to when I’m shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just to get myself something special while keeping our budget intact. Two of my favorite discount stores are T.J. … Read more
All of us here at Rave Central are huge Corolle fans, and not just because they have the most adorable dolls and accessories. When we think Corolle, we think of the utmost in quality dolls that can grow with your children and become beloved members of the family. With all sorts of birthdays coming up … Read more
The snow and ice is finally melting and we’re all thinking about breathing some life back into our closets. The DownEast Basics new spring arrivals are the perfect place to start to get your wardrobe ready for the warm weather ahead. With skirts, flutter tops, swim separates and even handbags, DownEast Basics has a full … Read more