Things to buy

Christmas is always a joyous time of year! There are so many wonderful things to look forward to amongst the hustle bustle. It’s made even more special when you are also celebrating Baby’s First Christmas! So when you are trying to figure out how best to celebrate baby’s first Christmas, you surely contemplate what gifts to give. The... [Read more of this review]

In today’s world of scattered families, many special events are marked by gifts through the mail.  One of the most frustrating things for grandmothers, family friends, and favorite aunts is to not know if a gift was ever received.  A thank you note is more than just a social nicety or formality.  Whether it comes via email or snail mail, a... [Read more of this review]

Taking the kids on a spring break or summer vacation?  Going away to summer camp or to Grandma’s for a week?  Being away from home can be stressful for kids of all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens.  Here’s a simple trip to make bedtime in a strange bed feel more like home: Pack your child’s special pillow case.  If your child doesn’t... [Read more of this review]

Okay, we have all been there.  We are in a hurry trying to get our child dressed properly and we cannot seem to find that one pair of shorts that we need to match that one shirt.  And then we cannot find the socks, and then the shoes.  Every drawer is maxxed to the top by crumpled-up clothing and blankets that we’ve tossed around in our search. ... [Read more of this review]

Delicious and stress-free! Dinner is often the most exciting meal of the day. Breakfast fuels up our engines to get us going in the morning. Lunch is there to hold us over and dinner, well dinner is what it’s all about! Dinner is the time everyone convenes around the table and discusses how his or her day went. We’re glad to be home from... [Read more of this review]

Thrift stores are full of treasures! Home is where the heart is. It’s a place of comfort and calm. A place where you can hang your proverbial hat and relax. Your home should be beautiful. To you. You don’t have to have a house straight out of the pages of an interior design magazine. Fill your house with things you like to look at that make... [Read more of this review]

Kids go through clothes fast. Not only do children grow like weeds, but they’re also messy people who like to stain everything in sight with food and art supplies. Some Moms surrender and let their kids run around in these stained articles, while others would never think to let their child out of the house with a mere speck on their shirt. Buying... [Read more of this review]