Gift Giving

However you celebrate the holidays–and even if you don't celebrate them at all–the "holiday season" is a demanding time of year. Being a mom is hard enough without the added pressure of the holiday season. The commercial trappings. The office...

My kids’ latest favorites and obsessions seem to come and go like the tides. The exception to this would be my youngest, whose love for “Frozen” may never die. (I'm sure I'm not the only mom wishing they could...

About a month ago I gave you lots and lots of suggestions for Mother's Day gifts.  And although I put out the request, none of the males in my life have provided me with a similar list for Father's...

'Tis the season for toys! Your kids have sent their letters to Santa, wish lists have been made, and commercials have thoroughly bombarded everyone with new ideas for stuff we didn’t know we needed. Whether you exchange gifts on one...

Last minute shoppers: do you have some difficult gift recipients left on your list? Are you stuck on what to get them and nervous you might select something they won’t want? Or that they’ll then have to find a space...

It’s that time of the year when Facebook news feeds are flooded with ’30 Days of Thanks’ countdowns, people announcing their RAKs (Random Acts of Kindness), and viral stories of strangers making a difference in the lives of others....

I don’t remember having many themed birthday parties when I was younger. Perhaps I did but I mostly remember asking for a sleep over every year. Maybe there was a campfire. Maybe there was a late movie. Definitely there was...

Being pregnant is such a special and short time, even though it can feel like a long time. There are so many amazing things happening that you think you'll always remember, but they do get lost if you don't capture them...

It wasn’t until we moved overseas that I heard about the newest birthday party craze: the "Fiver Party." Not only is it GENIUS, but it helps with those last minute birthday gift buying stresses for any busy mama. A...

There are a few things that I love about English toffee. It’s sweet, crunchy, nutty, and (my favorite of all) covered in chocolate. But what makes toffee even better is that everyone thinks it’s hard to make, so when I...