I’ve been meaning to do a gift guide of sorts to share some of my ideas for young children. I realize I’m a little late in the game, but hopefully this will help you out if you’re starving for ideas. This year I decided to include only items that we own and love. These are [...]

All we seem to hear about this time of year is Black Friday and Cyber Monday, when big box stores and giant websites pull out all the stops to encourage frenzied spending. While I rely on great deals as much as the next struggling family, I also know what it’s like living in a place [...]

  Yesterday Mr. Boy and I headed out to a nearby village to witness the procession bringing a soldier’s body home. Unfortunately this is the second such procession we have witnessed in our area–we attended another in July 2009. Yesterday was dismal, cold and rainy. I briefly debated about whether or not I wanted to [...]

NOTE: The giveaway has ended! I will announce the randomly selected winner in a separate post once the winner responds to my email to claim the prize. Thank you for the great response! I am so grateful that I was able to attend an event for area bloggers and their children at my nearest 77kids [...]

When it comes to baby and childrens’ products, I don’t like to compromise. I seek out the best products that I can afford–items that will last through several children so I don’t waste money purchasing the same things again. In addition to quality materials and craftsmanship, I love products that are rather unique and tastefully designed. That desire [...]