Personalization is a great way to make a gift more special. I remember as a kid I always thought it was the neatest thing to be given a gift that had my name on it, even if it was just a pencil. If you’re looking for gift ideas that can be personalized, you should check [...]

I first purchased from RedEnvelope almost ten years ago, when I was trying to find the perfect gift for my now husband who was living in England at the time. I remember being impressed by their assortment of unique products, and was thrilled to find just the right gift; I sent him a little metal [...]

I’ve been making my Christmas shopping lists, and once again I expect that one or two toys from Melissa and Doug will be under our tree. I have been purchasing Melissa and Doug toys since my son was a baby. Their products are fun, durable classics that truly stand the test of time. Melissa and Doug have selected their [...]

I was honored when my friend Amy at Frugal Mama asked me to be a regular contributor to her blog along with several other amazing women. My first guest post was published today. As my regular readers know, I have been a stay-at-home-mom ever since my son was born in 2008. Until now I haven’t [...]

For years I’ve heard radio commercials for Shari’s Berries describing big, juicy hand-dipped strawberries delivered straight to your door. I always wondered if they could possibly be as good as all the hype suggested. I am extremely picky when it comes to fruit, and I won’t eat strawberries that are bruised or mushy. I’ve also [...]

It feels like forever since I last updated my blog, but I am slowly getting back into the swing of things and hope to resume posting more regularly soon. Our family has been extremely busy with various goings-on, most notably moving house last month! Yes, we managed to do what we thought would be almost [...]

Like many parents, I often look back on my own childhood for guidance and inspiration as I learn to raise a child of my own. I am the oldest of five children raised by a stay-at-home mom and a dad who provided for the family. We never had very much in the material sense, but [...]