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“Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree” — EEK! It’s coming!! Not even CLOSE to ready, yet I do have my Christmas cards. Are you one to procrastinate and get them out last minute? OR, are you like me and want to get them out the day after Thanksgiving? We have a fun family tradition (like many,…
I love to give practical and thoughtful gifts. My grandparents recently moved from their spacious home into an apartment. They had to get rid of all their knickknacks and of course downsize. I was looking for a thoughtful gift that wouldn’t take up their new space. Everyone loves Yankee Candles, but a personalized candle is…
I was first introduced to Little Elliot, the little elephant who lives in the big city, last year and immediately fell in love. I was initially drawn to the art work, which is beautiful, but after reading the story I was in love. In the first Little Elliot book , author Mike Curato gracefully…
Subscription boxes seem to be the “hot thing” these days. From personal shavers to dog toys, it seems you can subscribe to just about anything! The reason subscription boxes are so awesome? Because you can sign up for them, forget about them and then get surprised every month with something new on your doorstep. As…
Coffee is a staple in so many people’s lives. It is served at almost every event you attend, and it seems most people enjoy it in some way. Some drink it throughout the day to stay awake, some enjoy a cup in the morning to get their day started, others enjoy a specialty drink out…
There comes a time when you just need new towels and there is no doubt about it. I think sometimes you get into a routine and really do not think about things like this and needing new ones. Well, when they start getting holes in them and just start looking grungy…it’s time. When there is…
Christmas is right around the corner, and this year is going to be extra special for our family with our baby girl’s arrival just about a month before. I am excited to start new traditions with our two little ones over the next several years. I love to carry on traditions from our own family…
I LOVE taking pictures. My kids have the insta-smile down pat and have even grown to love our little picture-taking traditions: the outdoor red circle at Target, the toilet paper aisle at the supermarket (I don’t know how this started but I am powerless to stop it), the “I just built the coolest LEGO robot…
Raise your hand if you like puzzles. Now raise your hand if you like doing a puzzle only to realize pieces are missing. How about the noise a puzzle piece makes when being sucked into your vacuum? Or the mess of a half-completed puzzle sitting on your living room coffee table. What if I told…
I’ve shared BabyLit with you before (here). It’s classic literature for toddlers–sturdy board books with fun, colorful pictures introduce your kids to timeless writers in a super fun way. Just in time for the holidays, BabyLit has introduced some fun new puzzles and games perfect for gift giving. The BabyLit ABC’s stroller cards are great…
Christmas cookies. Holiday treats. Chanukah latkes. Whatever you’re serving this season, serve it up in style with customizable serving dishes and home decor from Nora Fleming. The Nora Fleming Collection pairs classic serving platters and home decor items with decorative “minis” that can be switched out for any occasion or season. Serving up some of…
Can you believe we are talking Christmas already? Well, I know we aren’t the first. I’m sure you all are being bombarded with this. Yet, I really don’t mind. Christmas is a great time for me. I get to see my family more than I typically do and I get to see lots of smiles….