At this time of year, we often talk about celebrating Christmas, but celebrating Advent is even more meaningful to our family. In a sense, Advent is a countdown to Christmas, but it also gives you time and space to prepare for Christmas and remember what we’re really celebrating. Here are 5 easy ways to celebrate […]
Several years ago I ran across a Christmas tradition that has now found its way into our home every Advent season. You’re probably familiar with Advent calendars—some have chocolate or other trinkets inside, and each day in December you uncover a new surprise or treat. There are ones you can buy and use up each […]
If you have a teen you’re shopping for this holiday season, then may the force be with you! It can be tough to find the right gift for that age group, because they are certainly done with toys but aren’t yet fully independent adults. Here are 30 top gifts for teens, depending on their exact […]
Preteens are notoriously hard to shop for. They’re not quite teenagers, so gifts for that age range fall flat. But they’re also moving out of the toy stage, so it may seem like there aren’t a lot of good options. I’ve scoured this year’s newest gift ideas as well as old classics, though, and […]
Christmas is just around the corner, but the number of options for gifts these days, especially online, can be overwhelming! There are lots of great gift and toy ideas, so many that it’s hard to know where to start. Well, I’ve done all the hard work for you so that you don’t have to spend […]
Christmas is coming, and so are our gift guides! Especially if you’re shopping online, finding the right gift can be overwhelming. I’ve done the hard work and come up with the 30 top toys for preschoolers based on classic toys as well as this year’s hottest new toys. These are gifts that any child in […]
Christmas is coming, and if you are buying for children, the options can be overwhelming. You want something that’s developmentally appropriate, but you also have a budget, and with online shopping, where can you even start? I’ve done all the hard work for you with this wide-ranging list of 30 top toys for babies and […]
Make plans to join me next Monday night at 8:30 pm for our weekly Q&A. With the start of open enrollment on Monday for health plans this is a great time to discuss all the ways you can save on health insurance and all the other costs of health care. Let’s talk prescriptions, co-pays, […]
I love using canned pumpkin for baking all year, but especially in the fall. I like to try new recipes, but I also have some old favorites. These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are one of our family’s favorites, and I make them every year. This year I made some for a playdate and all the […]
