Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Sweetheart There’s something special about Valentine’s Day gifts – they can be romantic or sentimental, often appear in those lovely hues of pink and red and best of all, arrive during the cold and snowy days of winter! Here are my favorites for 2011! For Any Valentine: A Cupcake Kit... Read more »
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Fun Valentine Craft for Kids!
Cute and Easy Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids! Using the individual sized box of “Sweethearts” candies, Empty the candy from the box. Cut out a photo of your favorite sweetheart to fit inside the box. Attach the photo behind the clear plastic window on the front. Use pieces of magnetic tape to turn the box... Read more »
Valentine Felt Toy Mailbox
Look What I Found: A Letter Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift! The Love is in the Mail! Forget the candy that will be gone all too fast and instead, treat a little one in your life to this charming Valentine mailbox from Uncommon Goods! This unique gift is handmade of felt and wool and includes a... Read more »
Days Not to Miss in 2012
Tip of the Week: Dates to Put on Your 2012 Calendar! 2012 promises to bring many fun and important events and here are a few special dates to put on your calendar now! Friday the 13ths – Highly unusual, 2012 will have three Fridays the 13th! (There was only one in 2011) Plan ahead for... Read more »
New Year’s Traditions Around the World!
New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World! Noisemakers and champagne comprise the basics of a New Year’s Eve celebration at my home, along with a moment or two for remembering the past year and its special moments. But it’s really interesting to see how this same event is celebrated around the world! I recently wrote... Read more »
New Year’s Eve Fun for Kids
New Year’s Eve Fun for Kids! New Year’s Eve evokes thoughts of men in tuxedos and women in evening gowns clinking champagne glasses, while the reality is usually a lot more ordinary! If comfy clothes, kids underfoot and TV coverage of Times Square better describes your evening, here are some fun ideas to make December... Read more »
Cook Up Some New Year Luck
Tip of the Week: Cook up Some New Year Luck! Hoppin’ John is a traditional Southern dish that dates back to the 1800’s and when served on New Year’s Day is said to bring good luck! The dish is a combination of black eyed peas, pork and rice, but it is the peas that that... Read more »
Unique Valentine’s Day Floral Arrangements
The Best of Valentine’s Day Flowers! There are many lovely Valentine’s Day flowers in the marketplace, but if you are looking for a design that is a bit more unique or special, here’s a selection of stand out choices! Lavender and Roses Nestled in a white, square wooden box, you’ll find hot pink roses and... Read more »
Top Christmas Gifts for 7 and 8 Year Olds and Up
Top Christmas Gifts for Boys and Girls 7 and 8 Years Old and Up! Are you looking for a fabulous Christmas Gift for a favorite child? Take a look at a few of my top recommendations: Legends of Magic Kit Setting this kit apart from others is the cool “illusion box” that makes a very... Read more »
Top Christmas Gifts for 5 and 6 Year Olds and Up
Top Christmas Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 5 and 6 Years and Up! Gift Ideas for Girls: All Natural Day Spa Kit This kit has everything a girl could need for a Spa Party for four guests! Invitations, party planning guide, shopping lists and materials to craft natural spa treatments at home! (Mindware, All Natural... Read more »
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