Over the last couple years I have tried taking Thanksgiving staples that I love, and making them more “real food friendly” so that I can feel good about serving it to my kids. Here’s the thing. I WANT my kids to crave all the flavors of Thanksgiving! I WANT them to enjoy food, and look…
Category: holidays
{black friday deal alert!} @pedipedfootwear has a buy one get one – all. week. long.
Now is THE time – get it while you can! Once a year, pediped has a buy one get one sale. The details are, buy one get one half off all styles November 25 –December 2. Perfect timing for your little one’s feet or for holiday gifts!! Use code FALLBOGO13 at checkout. COME BACK TOMORROW…
{a SIMPLE Christmas} bring saige home for christmas – she’s gone 12/31/13! :: review
Having a little girl, I hear constantly and see constantly via magazines, the adornment my little one has for American Girl. And let me tell you, it sure starts out younger and younger when you have multiple kids. My 4 year old is talking about American Girl as much as her big sister is! I…
{a SIMPLE Christmas} i’m dreaming of a Stokke® Scoot™ stroller :: review + giveaway {@stokkebaby}
How would you like to grab a phenomenal, luxury stroller, yet not spend a luxurious amount of money? Well, today I have the answer for you! If you have been dreaming of some day owning a Stokke® stroller, that day has come at a more reasonable price point. While this product is still more than you…
{a SIMPLE Christmas} cool toy alert: mega bloks skylanders swap force™ boss tank showdown really is the boss :: review + giveaway
I’m going to be honest here. I don’t know much about the Skylanders. I know they are super cool and that all the kids love them. I also know that since we got the Mega Bloks Skylanders Swap Force™ Boss Tank Showdown, my son has played with little else. He is not yet four, so…
{a simple christmas} minted ornament christmas cards :: review + $75 giveaway
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas cards. I have OCCD (obsessive compulsive Christmas disorder). I love all things Christmas, but especially Christmas cards. I was more then a little bit thrilled to work with minted.com again this year. Last year it was an 80+ degree October day in California when I dressed my little…
{a SIMPLE Christmas} toys, clothes, shoes and accessories…all in one! {@kohls}
If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m a huge fan of Kohl’s. Like…huge. One of the reasons I love it so is because of the simplicity of shopping there. If I need anything, even things from completely different categories, I know that I can lean on Kohl’s for a one stop shopping experience. This year…
{a SIMPLE Christmas} little tikes gives your kiddos full range with the cook ‘n grow kitchen :: review
When the holiday season draws near, my kids start asking when they can help with making cookies and holiday cupcakes and other red and green-themed sweet treats. Imagine their despair when they realize that I am not a holiday baker. Santa would be ashamed of me, as a matter of fact. The only cookies I…
{a simple christmas} my favorite pal ties and baby dress shirts :: review + giveaways
I have been a My Favorite Pal tie customer for 5+ years. Their quality is top notch, prices are affordable, and their ties are ridiculously handsome! Did you read and enter to win matching ties for your favorite guys in THIS post recently? If you did, you will be happy to have not only another…
{a SIMPLE Christmas} headbands of hope :: review
Headbands of Hope, an American-made line of colorful and trendy headbands. For every headband purchased one is given to a little girl with cancer and $1 is donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund much needed childhood cancer research. Fashion for a cause – what is better than that? Headbands of Hope aims to start with awareness and end with a cure. They have even started…
{a SIMPLE Christmas} put the woof in your holidays with the pound puppies: holiday hijinks :: review
The word “hijinks” is defined by dictionary.com as “lively enjoyment.” And that is exactly what I witnessed as my kiddos laughed and interacted with the Pound Puppies’ holiday offering, aptly entitled “Pound Puppies: Holiday Hijinks.” Do you remember the Pound Puppies from when you were little? Because I sure do! I ALWAYS wanted my own…
{a SIMPLE Christmas} let’s get crafty with glitzi globes from @moosetoys:: review
Christmas will be here before you know it. And if you are anything like me, I’ve been searching around for fabulous gift items that will NOT break the bank. Can I get an amen? There are great toys out there, but some require getting a second mortgage to purchase them so that your child can…











