You know those adorable things your kiddos write or draw that make you think, “I wish I could preserve this forever”? For me, that is every time my daughter writes a letter “E” as it has three extra adorable squiggles. My dad tells me it’s because she’s so emphatic, and I can’t help but agree. … Read more
I love Christmas. Every year it starts with a very long list of everyone we buy for and then the fun part – brainstorming what would make everyone’s holidays merry. It used to be that we did practical presents – a knife set, a feather comforter, gift cards, or a new brief case – but … Read more
Ever since I've becoming a mom, I've turned into a huge sap. We're talking crying during commercials, getting teary-eyed at the thought of leaving my daughter at preschool, saving every single scrap of artwork, and getting mushy about something as simple as a card. And, I've collected an amazing pile of cards in my 3 … Read more
One of the greatest things about childhood is the sense of wonder kids have for the world around them. Creating make believe kingdoms and lands far, far away is an important part of learning who we are and how we fit on this Earth, but it’s also the best way to watch their imaginations at … Read more
When listing off the things my son loves, there’s really no debating the order. His list of loves goes like this: 1) Me, hubby, and his big sister 2) His MAM pacifier 3) What he refers to as his “magic” blanket that he can’t sleep without As you can imagine, when I heard that MAM … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 22 Everyone close to me knows I’m a huge sucker for handmade, especially when we’re talking about jewelry. I love the imperfections and character of items created by hand and I love that each purchase has a unique story behind it. This, of course, means that I was enthralled … 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
Know someone who is getting married or having a baby? Of course you do! If you’re like me, you are constantly looking for a gift for those big life events that is sweet and sentimental yet still remains classy and sophisticated enough to give to acquaintances as well as close friends and family. Of course, … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 7 I used to think that blankets were kind of boring. Really, what is there to rave about a piece of fabric and some trim? It turns out I just needed to find Twirls and Twigs, the makers of some of the most uniquely adorable children’s clothing anywhere, … 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