One night my daughter came to me, head down and forlorn, and she asked, “Why don’t I love cars like Brother does?” I started by explaining that people like different things and it’s what makes us all special and unique. Then I suggested that she not focus on the one thing the two of them … Read more
I have found what is quite possibly the coolest personalized product you can buy, anywhere. Thanks to PTPA, I got a chance to test out the Custom View-Master Style Reel and Viewer set and it is now in my top 10 products for the year. Remember those View Master reels you used to have as … Read more
by Tyler, editor and reviewer Even from a young age, I was obsessed with spy technology. I used to stay up at night thinking of how cool it would be if cameras could fit in the palm of your hand, if fingerprint scanners could lock your valuables or if Hollywood’s technology would ever be a … Read more
Oh, Mother’s Day, how I love you. Not because I get presents {although I do love the things the kiddos pick out for me each year}, but because the stores I love have discounts for stuff I adore. For instance, Seattle's own Blue Nile jewelry. Or rather, Blue Nile jewelry for 10% off using the … Read more
Some girls play with dolls; others make friends that are dolls. My daughter is definitely in the latter category, and she treats each of her dolls like a beloved playmate. Her dolls each have personalities of their own, which she will likely tell you all about should you ever ask. According to her, some of … Read more
I’ve had a bit of a love affair with RedEnvelope since my teens and I now have numerous pieces I’ve gotten as gifts or bought for myself from them throughout my home. Many pieces of jewelry are from them, and they are nicely stored in a wooden RedEnvelope box. My wedding photos are in shadow … Read more
I honestly thought all bread was pretty much the same until I went to Europe the first time. One bite into those preservative-free made-fresh-daily baguettes and I realized I was very, very wrong about bread. It turns out good bread can make a gourmet meal faster than just about anything else in the pantry. Whenever … Read more
I got hooked on terrariums when I was given a small present from Twig at BlogHer in 2011. Since then I have been dying to learn how to make one on my own but didn’t even know where to start. It turns out I didn’t have to look far, because ProFlowers has their own DIY … Read more
In honor of February being Heart Health Month, we’ve been making an effort to eat healthier and cook more at home. In addition to the savings of not eating out, I just feel better knowing what every single thing is that I’m eating, and have found it’s actually a lot of fun to find, create, … Read more
With lots of family and friends announcing upcoming weddings, I can’t help but start searching early for personalized bridal shower gifts and wedding ideas. When I got married, it was well before Pinterest and even before people went online for everything, which made it hard to get truly special items that everyone else wasn’t going … Read more