Ideas for Filling Your Advent Calendar!
This holiday season, I was excited to write about some beautiful, lasting Advent calendars, but what I didn’t do was give you some ideas for filling those 24 compartments!  Given the small size and the number of the boxes that need to be filled, this job can be a little […]

Look What I Found: The Cutest Collection of Hair Clips for Little Girls!
Recently, I came across a website offering absolutely adorable, hand crafted felt hair bows and I couldn’t wait to share this site with Busy Bee readers!  At One Lil’Cupcake, you’ll find the sweetest selection of seasonal hair clips for little girls.  And if you’re […]

Tip of the Week - Share the Legend of the Five Kernels!
With Thanksgiving just days away, here is another nice way to remind your children of why we are thankful on Thanksgiving. This idea came home from school with one of my children years ago: The Legend of the Five Kernels.
The […]

Christmas Forecast 2007:  It’s Retro All Over!

They say that what’s old is always new again and this certainly rings true if you take a look at one of this season’s new trends - retro!  From table linens to toys to decorations, you’ll find products that will remind you of your childhood or of holidays at […]

 Enhancements for Hanukkah!
This season, I’ve found some fun, useful and unique items that will definitely enhance your Hanukkah celebration!
From The Company Store - this fun set of linens includes a terrific blue table cloth with a hand appliquéd border of multi-colored dreidels and coordinating napkins.  A string of dreidel lights, placemats, door mat, cute aprons […]

Host a Fabulous Thanksgiving Cocktail Party!
I know that this might sound like an untraditional way to celebrate a very classic holiday, but modern families are not necessarily traditional!  If you are living away from your family or aren’t the “married with 2.5 kids,” this might be the perfect plan for you!  Gather a circle of […]