The Sweetest Valentine’s Gifts for Kids! When I was growing up (and still today!) every holiday was a special day complete with gift giving, thanks to my mother’s fabulous creativity. And in fact, her gift giving was brilliant, especially when my sister and I were young. My mom would shop for things that we needed,... Read more »
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Sweetheart!
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 »
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 »
Meet Tangerine Tango
Tip of the Week: Meet Tangerine Tango! A new year brings many things, including the announcement of the color of the year from the Pantone Institute. The 2011 selection was Honeysuckle, which “encouraged us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor.” And for 2012 the color is a bright and cheery Tangerine Tango! It’s... 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 »
Mini Fashion Trend {Infinity Scarves}
Mini Fashion Trend: Infinity Scarves! New in the world of fashion accessories, infinity scarves offer the perfect finishing touch to any outfit! These scarves are cozy, stylish and best of all, super easy to wear – no need to wrap, tie or knot! Just pull on and go! These scarves are available in a wide... 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 »
Top 10 Highlights for 2011
Busy Bee’s Top 10 Finds and Features of 2011! What a fun task to look over the past year and remember the fabulous finds, trends and highlights that were unique to 2011! Here are some of my favorites – Over the Top Ribbon Wreaths - these bright and unique wreaths just shout “party!” Bird Cage Chairs - picked out... 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 »
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