If you are looking for a gift for someone who enjoys nature and the great outdoors, it can sometimes not be easy to think of a great gift off the top of your head. If you’re not someone who hikes, for example, it may not occur to you that a picnic backpack would be a […]
Are you in charge of making the turkey this year for Thanksgiving? I recently asked readers to share their best tips, tricks or turkey recipes with me. There were several great responses, so I’m hoping some of these ideas can help you have a stress-free holiday this year. Several people suggested Alton Brown’s recipe! Butter, […]
There’s a great new freebie available when you buy Kellogg’s products. Just buy (5) participating products and upload your receipt online and you’ll receive a FREE movie ticket from Fandango! Even better, you can get up to (3) per member! Take the whole family to a movie for FREE! You don’t have to buy all […]
At this time of year, we often talk about celebrating Christmas, but celebrating Advent is even more meaningful to our family. In a sense, Advent is a countdown to Christmas, but it also gives you time and space to prepare for Christmas and remember what we’re really celebrating. Here are 5 easy ways to celebrate […]
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 […]
