Here in upstate New York we’ve experienced our first snow accumulations and even though the calendar doesn’t say so, we’ve accepted that winter is here! It’s tough spending about half the year with cold, gray weather, especially when there are so many factors that can make your skin feel dry and uncomfortable. There’s the frigid, [...]

This year I introduced my three-year-old son to the concept of the Christmas list. Initially he wouldn’t tell me his wishes because “they are a secret!”, but after some coaxing the ideas started to flow…and thankfully he’s thinking smaller than last year. He told me his ideas, and I told him which letters he needed [...]

There are plenty of dolls geared toward little girls, but for boys the options are more limited. Manhattan Toy fills that niche with a cool line of soft poseable action figures with a sports theme. I first learned about Boysterous Boys through a blog review, and thought they were the greatest idea. I was delighted [...]

If you’re new here, welcome to Jen Spends! It’s time to wrap up our Beat the Rush Gift Guide, and boy do I have an unusual idea in store! I love watching those home makeover shows where the owners are shipped off for a few days while a room or their entire home is redesigned. [...]

Need an easy and cute way to keep a table cloth from sliding around? Tie it with a bow! With a young child in the house, I’ve resorted to using vinyl table cloths to help make cleanup easier. It’s a pain the way they slide around, though. I had intended to make another fitted table [...]