Tip of the Week: Make a Thanksgiving CD!
Last year when my family hosted Thanksgiving dinner, my teenaged daughter came up with the idea to burn a Thanksgiving themed CD to give out as a favor! Everyone loved the CD and it was really easy to do – by purchasing the songs from iTunes and making... Read more »
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Geocaching – GPS Treasure Hunting
Tip of the Week: Try Geocaching!
Have you heard about geocaching (pronounced: gee-oh-cashing)? Geocaching is the latest version of a treasure hunt that is driven by technology, but takes place in the great outdoors! Families can use a GPS device to track down treasures in every corner of our country and the world.
How it Works
Head to... Read more »
Write a Terrific Holiday Letter
Tip of the Week – Write a Terrific Holiday Letter!
If I could, I would love to write a thoughtful note in every one of my Christmas cards, but with our ever growing mailing list, it just isn’t possible! And so, like a lot of families, I put an insert into my cards.
For the past few... Read more »
Finding the Perfect Typeface
Tip of the Week: Finding the Perfect Typeface!
Selecting a typeface is a decision that we all encounter – whether we’re designing an invitation, helping our kids with a poster, updating a resume or whatever! And honestly, a typeface that properly suits the application is important.
Whether you enjoy the selection process or view it as a... Read more »
Host a Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Party!
Host a Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Party!
A movie sequel is a great reason to revisit the characters and settings of an earlier favorite – and Disney is giving our kids the perfect chance to do just that with Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam! The television premier will air on Friday, September 3rd,... Read more »
New Trends in Dining
Tip of the Week: Redefining Restaurants!
I’m an avid, though clearly not professional, follower of food trends and recently wrote about food trends for the new decade, focusing on ingredients and methods of preparation. But another food trend has more to do with where and how you find that meal as opposed to what you... Read more »
The ABC’s (and D) of Back to School Shopping
Tip of the Week: The ABC’s (and D) of Back to School Shopping!
I hardly want to write this tip, since it feels like I’m hurrying up the end of summer, but I do have a few thoughts to make the inevitable a bit easier!
A: Assess before you shop!
Sort through your kids’ drawers and closets... Read more »
Discover Glamping – Enjoy Camping in Comfort and Style
Tip of the Week - Discover Glamping!
Does the thought of camping send you running for the nearest spa? Well, fear no more – “glamping” is the newest way to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort and style. Combining two words that aren’t often heard together, glamour and camping, this new trend in vacationing offers the... Read more »
Summer Fun with a “Frozen” Treasure Chest
Tip of the Week: Summer Fun with a “Frozen” Treasure Chest!
I found this terrific idea for kids at Fun Finds for Mom, a great blog that shares all sorts of creative ideas and clever products for families! With a little bit of time and effort, we turned a large, plastic tub and some small trinkets... Read more »
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