Several years ago I ran across a Christmas tradition that has now found its way into our home every Advent season. You’re probably familiar with Advent calendars—some have chocolate or other trinkets inside, and each day in December you uncover a new surprise or treat. There are ones you can buy and use up each […]
Want to start some new traditions this Thanksgiving? I’ve rounded up my favorite 6 Thanksgiving traditions. It’s never too late to start new traditions. Fact or Myth Thanksgiving Napkin Rings (or place setting cards) Last year we went to a Thanksgiving at a friend’s house and they had such a fun ice breaker at dinner. She […]
If you have a teen you’re shopping for this holiday season, then may the force be with you! It can be tough to find the right gift for that age group, because they are certainly done with toys but aren’t yet fully independent adults. Here are 30 top gifts for teens, depending on their exact […]
Preteens are notoriously hard to shop for. They’re not quite teenagers, so gifts for that age range fall flat. But they’re also moving out of the toy stage, so it may seem like there aren’t a lot of good options. I’ve scoured this year’s newest gift ideas as well as old classics, though, and […]
Christmas is just around the corner, but the number of options for gifts these days, especially online, can be overwhelming! There are lots of great gift and toy ideas, so many that it’s hard to know where to start. Well, I’ve done all the hard work for you so that you don’t have to spend […]
It’s almost Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. We get to reflect on all that we are grateful for and, of course, we get to eat! This sweet potato casserole is so good. It’s sweet (but not too sweet!) and it’s topped with loads of crunchy brown sugar and pecan streusel topping. PrintSweet […]
Christmas is coming, and so are our gift guides! Especially if you’re shopping online, finding the right gift can be overwhelming. I’ve done the hard work and come up with the 30 top toys for preschoolers based on classic toys as well as this year’s hottest new toys. These are gifts that any child in […]
Christmas is coming, and if you are buying for children, the options can be overwhelming. You want something that’s developmentally appropriate, but you also have a budget, and with online shopping, where can you even start? I’ve done all the hard work for you with this wide-ranging list of 30 top toys for babies and […]
I find a lot of joy in working around food restrictions, whether it’s for our family or for someone else. Thankfully, we don’t have any huge allergies in our family. I have a friend, though, who has a son who is allergic to eggs and peanut butter. I wanted to make them some cookies to […]
