Thanks to Savings.com, I can provide this handy dandy page so you can view holiday gift deals all in one place. And this list will automatically update as more becomes available! I’ll be scouring every single page looking for ideas for my kids and everyone on my list. I don’t buy my kids a ton […]
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Teen & Tween Girl Easter Basket Ideas (non-candy!)
I’ve got four kids, and three of them are teen & tween girls. Yes, it makes for a lot of emotional drama, but I also love it. They are becoming intelligent little women who crack jokes that make me gut-laugh and help me keep our household running smoothly. They also know about the Easter bunny, […]
Mary’s Favorite Things: Volume 1
Have you ever been to a Favorite Things party? Everyone who comes brings something they love, usually capped at a certain spending limit, then you play a gift exchange game. Everyone leaves with something awesome, plus as all the gifts are opened, people share and talk about their favorite things. It is so fun! In […]
A Big List of Games for More Family Time!!!!!
We love games so much in our family. Out of the 6 of us, 3 are extreme Introverts, 1 is an extreme Extrovert, and the other 2 of us are somewhere in-between. For us, games are a way to spend time together with a common goal (of all playing the same game). Conversations come naturally […]
Woodburning – My New Hobby
I found a new hobby! Okay, that’s not really a new thing, because I collect hobbies in my spare time. I love learning new things and creating things relaxes me, which results in me wanting to learn new craft hobbies for my rejuvenation time. Creative time is a kind of therapy for me – I […]
Practical Stocking Stuffers (that I want!)
Growing up, I always had some fruit at the bottom of my stocking, nuts you had to crack open with a nutcracker, then things like a toothbrush, deodorant, hair brush … or any hygiene item I needed, some candy, gum, socks, underwear, gloves or a scarf, and then a small special present. And I thought […]
14 Homemade Gift Ideas
I’ve been in such a crafting mood lately! Creating something, especially useful or beautiful things, has been so good for my sanity. I was searching blog-land for homemade Christmas Gift Ideas and found so many good ones that I had to share with you. I know I won’t have time to make them all, but […]
Back-to-School Teacher Gifts
Call it a bribe or whatever you want, but I think it’s nice to give teachers a gift at the beginning of the school year. Why not start off on a positive note with the person who will be with my child so much during the school year? I’ve noticed teachers pens can go missing […]