Even though Christmas is a few weeks away, we got to preview some items in the Corolle line including their interactive Lila doll that my daughter has been dreaming about, and it was very popular. My daughter recognized Lila immediately as the one she had written “LOVE” by in the catalog and started jumping up … 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 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
This last weekend we hosted a little party for some family and friends to celebrate some December birthdays and enjoy the start of the Holiday season. We had each guest bring a recipe they had gotten from Pillsbury.com so we could all try it and ultimately vote on the recipe we liked the most. As … 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
The magic of Christmas really isn’t about presents and shopping, it’s about the things you do and the people you do it with. In our family we are blessed with a closeness and a zest for adventure that could make any season bright and merry, but the holidays around here are even more so. This is … Read more
‘Tis {almost} the season of giving! Are you like me and have a half a dozen people on your list and no idea what to buy for them? Do yourself a favor and check out Glow Gift, a new site that allows you to create your own specially crafted present with their unique collection of … Read more