Tip of the Week - Make your Dishwasher Do Double Duty!
Of course we fill our dishwasher everyday with pots, pans, glasses and plates.  Some of us even do this TWICE a day – me for one!  But I often put my dishwasher to use with more unusual items inside!  Here are some household items of […]

Wrap Up Your Child’s School Year in Style!

Whether we want to believe it or not, the school year is quickly coming to a close!  Children so look forward to the last day of school and celebrating that day is easy and fun!  Here are some of my ideas for enhancing the big day:
Breakfast at the Bus […]

Navigating Vacation Souvenirs!
Family vacations, which already cost a bundle, can become even more costly if your kids are avid shoppers like mine!  In my case, I know that the apples haven’t fallen far from the tree, but this can be a challenge for any family.  Theme parks have it figured out – guests exit from […]

Create a Memorable Party Favor  -  Burn Your Own CD’s!
Our family has celebrated many special events in the past few years and acknowledged these occasions with thematic CDs!  My parents’ 40th anniversary, a dear friend’s baby shower, a cousin’s college graduation, an Oscar party and more have given us reasons to create a fun CD!  […]

Fabulous Birthday Gift Ideas for Boys and Girls!
I have received a number of requests for unique birthday gifts to take to your next birthday party! I’ve divided these birthday gift ideas by age and gender and tried in most cases to keep the cost under $25!
For the birthday gifts that are a little more expensive, […]

Terrific Birthday Gift Ideas for 9 and 10 Year Olds!

Birthday Gift Ideas For Boys

Consider the “ology books.”  By that I am referring to Dragonology, Pirateology, Egyptology, Wizardology and more!  These books are completely unique!  Each one provides an interactive and educational experience for the reader and are well written and beautifully detailed!  Amazon.com, $19.99
Break Your Own […]

Timely Target Shopping Tips! 
After shopping in Target today, I couldn’t wait to get the word out to Busy Bee readers about my finds!  Target never ceases to amaze me with its trendy and affordable products, and today was no exception!  Here are a few of my most notable discoveries:
isabelle party by Isabelle de Borchgrave. 
This […]

Terrific Birthday Gift Ideas for Teens! 

Birthday Gift Ideas For Teen Girls

Tiffany’s Table Manners for Teens, a hardcover book in true Tiffany style.  Amazon.com.
One Special Summer, a beautifully written and illustrated hardcover memoir by sisters Jacqueline and Lee Bouvier.  (Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill)  Amazon.com.
Vera Bradley Accessories.  Consider an IPod Nano Case for $19 or […]

Terrific Birthday Gift Ideas for 7 and 8 Year Olds and Up! 
Birthday Gifts For Girls

Wrap’n Ribbon Craft Kit - this kit by ALEX allows fashionable girls to create their own ribbon wrapped bracelets in a rainbow of colors.  Amazon.com, $12.74
High School Musical Mystery Date Game -  This game is a spin off from the very popular Disney […]

Fun Birthday Gifts for 5 and 6 Year Olds and Up! 
Birthday Gifts For Girls

Webkinz are the latest craze for this age group!  These are sweet stuffed animals with a computer code that allows kids to log onto the Webkinz site and play all sorts of fun games with their animal.  The web site is filled […]