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 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
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 20 If you haven’t noticed, Christmas is a big deal here at Rave Central. Whether it’s decorating the tree, baking Christmas cookies, or holiday crafts, if it has to do with Christmas, we love it. This means that we’re always on the lookout for Christmas decorations to add to … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 18 It’s been a few years now since my daughter got her first doll, the Classic Corolle Bebe Do {lovingly named Cora}, and her love for that baby goes beyond anything else in her room or toybox. In the months since she fell for Cora, she’s been given all … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 14 We have a tradition in our family of getting the kids new pajamas for the holidays. Since this is the season of curling up by the fire with cocoa and tea, much of our evenings are spent in comfy PJs that are perfect for snuggling. Besides being snuggly, … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 12 I can’t resist a challenge. Tell me a game is a challenge and I will be intrigued. Put it in the name, however, and the temptation is just too much. When I heard that the local Find It Games had the ultimate challenge for me in the form … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 11 Chances are you have seen anamalz all over since they arrived in the U.S. from Australia. You now can find these adorable bendable animals in specialty stores, book stores, and toys stores everywhere for a really great reason – they are amazingly fun to play with and kids … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 9 There’s nothing like creativity to help trump boredom. I truly think it’s impossible to feel bored or restless if your mind is busy creating something grand and using your imagination. It’s during these rainy and cold fall days that I like to encourage the kids to get creative right … Read more