Archive for April, 2007

Tip of the Week – Dishwasher Double Duty!

Tip of the Week – Make your Dishwasher 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... Read more »

School Year Wrap-up

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... Read more »

Tips for Vacation Souvenirs!

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... Read more »

How to Burn Your Own CDs!

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... Read more »

Birthday Gifts for 9 and 10 Year Olds

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... Read more »

Shopping Alert!

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... Read more »

Top Birthday Gifts for Teens

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. (Tiffanys table manners for teen-agers, 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... Read more »

Fabulous Birthday Gifts for 5 Year and 6 Year Olds

Fun Birthday Gifts for 5 and 6 Year Olds and Up! Birthday Gifts For Girls Adorable Cupcake Charm Necklace These necklaces fall into the “just too cute” category! Offered with charms of a pink ice cream cone, vanilla cupcake or bright red strawberry, these adorable necklaces bear a hip brand name, Juicy Couture, and include... Read more »

Tip of the Week – Be a Grown Up!

I know that if you are reading and enjoying Busy Bee Lifestyle, it is quite likely that you already ARE a grown up and probably have children of your own! But for myself, it was only a few years ago after having encountered a number of difficulties while traveling, that I finally resolved that I would “grow... Read more »

How to Select and Monogram Beautiful Toiletry Bags!

Selecting Beautiful Toiletry Bags Made Simple! Shortly after writing about the items that should be included in a well prepared toiletry kit, readers asked for more specific suggestions for purchasing toiletry bags. My first recommendation is the line of bags created by Vera Bradley (verabradley.com). But while I love Vera Bradley’s bags, the sheer number of... Read more »