Tip of the Week! – Why Do We Stuff Christmas Stockings? A Brief History!! Have you ever wondered why we hang stockings each Christmas Eve and why shoppers labor to fill those stockings with tiny wrapped gifts? The tradition dates back to the third century, when Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra. As Bishop, he... Read more »
Archive for November, 2008
Fabulous Hand Embroidered North Pole Pillow
Look What I Found: A North Pole Pillow! I am a big fan of the colorful, hand embroidered pillows from Cat Studio featuring dozens of states, cities geographic regions, celebrating just what makes each location special! The company has now created a keepsake pillow for the fanciful destination of the North Pole! Embroidered designs, set... Read more »
Unique Christmas Problem Solvers!
Unique Christmas Problem Solvers! Just when I think I can’t be surprised by anything in the marketplace, I am immediately proved wrong! This month, a number of creative, clever and problem solving items stood out from the crowd! Take a look and see if one of these gifts, gadgets or decorations will help you out... Read more »
Wear Clean Underwear: An Essential Guide for Busy Parents!
Busy Bee’s Bookshelf – First Edition Wear Clean Underwear!: A Fast, Fun, Friendly and Essential Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents by Alexis Martin Neely This book gently reminds us that being prepared for life’s twists and turns requires more than just clean underwear! In an easy to read story format, readers will be walked... Read more »
Stand Out Stuffing From a Box
Tip of the Week – Stand Out Stuffing From a Box Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re looking to streamline one of your menu items, consider spicing up store bought stuffing with one of these savory stir in combinations: Wild Berry – cooked wild rice, fresh cranberries and Italian (flat leaf) parsely... Read more »
Count Down to Christmas – What You Can Do Now!
Count Down to Christmas: Here’s What’s Going On At My House! In my house, Thanksgiving acts as a sort of gate – and only when it is over, can we walk on through to Christmas! So at the moment, I haven’t started decorating, writing cards or wrapping. It’s basically a decision driven by self preservation... Read more »
Win a Beautiful Necklace from Prismera Designs
Enter to Win a Free Necklace from Prismera Designs! This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Aimee of Pennington, NJ! Would you like to win a beautiful necklace from Prismera Designs? Here a bold leaf with an intricate edge was cut from recycled sheet metal and then cast into 14k gold! The 2″... Read more »
Have Some Old Fashioned Family Fun With Gift Trap
Tip of the Week – Bring Gift Trap to Your Next Party! Have you ever wished for a game that everyone in your family or group of friends could play together? That didn’t involve trivia knowledge, charades or drawing ability? The Gift Trap Game may well bring the perfect solution! The Gift Trap Game Gift Trap... Read more »
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