Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 45 There are many things children outgrow very fast in the first few years of life, such as clothes, shoes, and baby toys, but I really believe that there are some things that should last for years. For instance, ride on toys. In just a short amount of time our … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 43 A little over a month ago I caught an Ellen DeGeneres show and was laughing as her audience members played a game that involved contestants holding various colored rings with different parts of their bodies. Much like the beloved Twister floor game of my youth, the game required contestants … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 40 Do you have a husband who's gorgeous and strapping but has a tendency to be a little bit geeky? You can admit it, you did just call him strapping. Even guys with only a slight inclination towards geekiness have a tendency to swoon over the ThinkGeek catalog for hours … Read more
As most of you know, we have been hosting an elf these past few weeks at our house. From the moment we wake up until it's bedtime, you can usually find our elf, Ryan, with us. Well, that is if you can keep track of him. Even though he still sleeps a lot of the … 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 35 Many of you will remember when my two year old got her own apartment this last summer. Well, it turns out that living on your own is expensive, because it appears my little one has also gotten herself a job. In fact, I think she’s working overtime these days … Read more
Cozy At Home: Day 34 Sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out what chemicals and toxins surround us on a daily basis. While there may be quite a few environments you cannot control, your bed shouldn’t be one of them. Your bed should be a place where you can breathe and sleep easy, … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 30 Riding a two-wheeler is a huge milestone in a child’s life and one that puts fear into the hearts of most parents. That’s why we do crazy things like keep them on tricycles for longer than we should and adding training wheels to their big bikes. My husband even … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 25 No one wants to open presents on Christmas and find the same old boring presents that you’ve seen a million times. I remember one year when I was a teenager that I opened up the exact same present from three different people, which was, coincidentally, a present most of … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 23 A lot of parents struggle with how to instill a sense of compassion and philanthropy in their kids, and I am no exception. Of course you can lead by example, but there is something to be said for being able to provide age-appropriate examples as well. This is why … Read more