Every Christmas, my mom would have us sit down and write out a list of anything and everything we really wanted. Of course, we didn't get everything, but my parents did their best to make sure we got what was most important to us. I remember that around the time I was nine -- the tween years -- my list … [Read more...]
Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for Teachers
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Giving gifts to your kids' teachers and other people who make their school experience a happy and educational one is a nice way to say you appreciate everything they do. This isn't a big blow to your holiday gift budget if you have one child with one teacher, but when you have multiple children in schools … [Read more...]
Baby’s First Christmas: Keepsake Gifts
December 23, 2010 By 3 Comments
Christmas shopping can be hard when you’re buying for a baby. Beyond clothes, you can buy stuffed animals and toys, but they accumulate quickly and are outgrown just as fast. Instead of buying something that your child or grandchild can use now, consider starting a Christmas tradition by giving … [Read more...]
Holiday Costs: Get a Big Christmas on a Little Budget
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Christmas is fun, exciting and often... expensive. With the big day less than three weeks away, you may be nervous about whether or not you can financially pull off a fabulous holiday, and you wouldn’t be alone. Most of us are in that boat. Don’t let Christmas money stress get your stocking tied … [Read more...]
Five Fab Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
November 2, 2010 By 2 Comments
While I know Halloween was only a couple days ago, the time to start thinking about Christmas gifts is now. Waiting to start shopping, even if you start on Black Friday, can leave you in a lurch. That’s when most moms and dads start hunting down the hot-ticket items — like activity toys and handheld … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day at the Last Minute…
May 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Even with warnings starting two weeks ago to warn daddies and kiddos alike that Mother's Day is coming quickly, and sure enough, some of you are not ready. Granted, some of you may just be so overwhelmed by how awesome the mom in your life is, you have struggled for weeks to find just the right way to … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
April 15, 2010 By 18 Comments
Mother's Day 2010 is on Sunday, May 9. This is one holiday that you absolutely cannot ignore or forget! Your mother is one of the most important people in your life, and hopefully, you'll be able to make it home to give her a big hug and a big hello. If you're into gift giving, here's your opportunity … [Read more...]
Last Minute Easter Basket: Wagons and More
April 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
What made your Easter basket memorable as a kid? Was it the same basket every year that brought a sense of familiarity? Did you have a tradition of decorating your own basket when you dyed eggs? Did you find your basket hanging on the handle of a new bike one spring? This year, a little creativity can … [Read more...]
Animals in an Easter Basket? Good Idea?
March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When I was younger, I used to envy my friends who received cute bunnies and chicks as gifts for Easter. No matter how many times I expressed my wants to my parents, they kept their foot down and refused to humor me. An animal? That takes work for a number of years? Absolutely not. At the time, their … [Read more...]
Flowers for Everyone on Valentine’s Day
February 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Moms: are there people in your life that you adore and admire? Remembering them on Valentine's Day with flowers is a great way to show your appreciation without showing romantic interest. While red roses are the traditional symbol for romance and passion, other colors represent various meanings that … [Read more...]
