Look What I Found - Lemax Display Bases for Lighted Houses!
Do you set up a collection of lighted porcelain houses at Christmas time, like those sold by Dept. 56 and others?  If so, you might share my frustration with arranging them in an easy, yet decorative way.  In the past, I’ve stacked books at different […]

Tip of the Week - Christmas Fun for Kids!
I know that it seems impossible to make Christmas even more fun for kids, but I have two new ideas to share! 

The Elf on the Shelf
The first is called “The Elf on the Shelf!”  This cute idea is a combination of a vintagey looking little elf and […]

Christmas Gift Ideas for Every Family on Your List!
If you are looking for a single gift that you can give to a special family, here are some ideas:
A Museum Membership

Alphabet Art - this gift needs to be seen to be fully appreciated! A family name is created from black and white photos of “found objects” […]

Thanksgiving Day Recap - Tips for Next Year!
Well, the good news is that I survived the first Thanksgiving dinner served at my home!  It took me four days to clean, set up, decorate, shop and cook, and it looks like the clean up will last just as long!  With Busy Bee readers in mind, I […]

Tip of the Week - Create A Family Memory Tablecloth!
This Thursday when my family arrives at my home for Thanksgiving dinner, I will be starting a new tradition – a tablecloth of memories! To make a beautiful family memory tablecloth, have your guests sign their names to a large, plain white tablecloth […]

Speed up Your Holiday Shopping!
If you must head to the mall this holiday season, here are some tips that will get you in and out quickly! 

If possible, call ahead and have your purchase set aside for you.  Once the gift is set aside, you can even send your spouse to make the actual purchase!  (They […]

 Preserving Your Children’s Belief in Santa Claus!
One of the very best times to be a parent is on Christmas morning when Santa has finally come and you get to see the expression of pure delight on your children’s faces!  It’s the magical reward for weeks of planning, shopping and wrapping, and as parents, we want this […]

Shopping Resources for Glass Ornaments and Vintage Decorations!
During two editions of Busy Bee Live, I demonstrated decorating ideas using my personal collection of antique glass ornaments and snowy, vintage looking Christmas trees.  If you haven’t been collecting these decorations, don’t worry a bit – I have some terrific resources

for purchasing similar ones!
Glass Ornaments

Sur La Table - […]

Terrific Teacher Gifts for the Holidays!
Our children’s teachers play such an invaluable role that they deserve special recognition at the holiday season!  That being said, fifteen or twenty other families are thinking the same thing- and so it’s time to get creative! 
While teachers come to mind first, don’t forget about sport coaches, music instructors, scout […]

Fun Advent Calendars for Your Children!
In another article, I was excited to let Busy Bee readers know about the wonderful, heirloom quality Advent calendars that I had found in the marketplace! But given the fact that these tended to be on the more expensive side, I wanted to suggest some inexpensive and little […]