Are you still searching for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one? While there are a ton of options out there, sometimes the simplest of gestures can make the perfect gift. I personally love Valentine’s Day, but I don’t think that it is a time where you have to spend a lot of […]
Holiday & Seasonal Tips
Organizing Leftover Wrapping Supplies
Now that Christmas is over, it really is a fantastic time to get organized for next year. I know that you probably want to throw everything in a closet and move on as badly as the next person, but with a little planning, you will be in much better shape for the 2019 holiday season! Here […]
Smart Strategies For Buying Holiday Gifts
As the holidays are rapidly approaching, it is most definitely time to start thinking about shopping for presents! Here are my smart strategies for buying gifts this holiday season. Step 1 – Determine Your Overall Budget. The first question you should ask yourself is how much total do you want (or can you afford) to spend? You […]
5 Ways To Have A Less Stressful Thanksgiving……
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I want to mention a few items that will make your upcoming Turkey Day a lot easier and happier for you and your family. The main thing to remember is that you need to enjoy your day! It is not only important for your guests to have a happy holiday, but […]
Madeline’s Favorite Toddler Books For Halloween
If you have been reading my blog for a while, then you know that I absolutely LOVE story time with my daughter! No matter how busy or hard the day has been, we always end the evening with story time in Madeline’s chair. This is a tradition that I started when she was a baby, […]
Inexpensive Fall Family Entertainment Ideas
Let’s face it….the holidays can be expensive. Between buying all of that fabulous new holiday decor, food for parties, teacher gifts and presents in general, this is a very cost intensive time of year. Although I too love all of these things, it is important to remember that everything you do does not have to […]
Fun Tips For Easy Easter Baskets
Greetings! As Easter is quickly approaching, I have come up with a list of helpful tips while making your child’s Easter basket. Some people do these very simply, while other people have very elaborate baskets. Neither is wrong, but make sure and view these tips FIRST to ensure a smooth basket making process. 🙂 Before […]
Other Ways To Meet The Easter Bunny!!!
Just like me, I know that a lot of you out there are excited about having your child’s picture taken with the Easter bunny. However, let me warn you first time parents……it can be quite the experience, particularly if your child has a fear of people in costumes. 🙂 We very quickly figured out that […]
Black Friday Shopping Made Easier
Thanksgiving is on the way, which means that it is time to also think about Black Friday shopping! After years and years of experience, I have come up with these four tips to maximize your savings and enjoy the shopping experience more: Know what you are going to the store for BEFORE you enter: I […]
Creating an Inexpensive Holiday Bucket – Halloween Edition
My latest activity that I enjoy doing is creating a holiday bucket full of fun themed activities for Miss Madeline. I really love all holidays, and I think that they should be celebrated to make each part of the year special. Even though I am absolutely crazy about Christmas, I definitely want to make sure […]