Feb
12
2013

The Gift Of Time

The Best Present For Kids Is Our Time

How often do you spend time on Google adding things to our virtual carts and researching the next "cool" toy which will entertain our kids. I have been absolutely guilty of this insanity. But now...no more. The best gift I will be giving my kids this month is my time. My presence. Myself. Because what do kids really want?...

"Mommy look at me!"

"Mommy play!" 

"Mommy can I come with you?"

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Need some Valentine's Day inspiration when it comes to buying budget-friendly gifts for your kids? Look no further! Here are my top five recommendations for Valentine's Day gifts, which treat the ones you love without breaking the bank. Oh, and you can buy most of them online and have them shipped (which is love-ly for YOU).

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Feb
05
2012

Anti-Valentine's Day

Cashing in on Feb. 14

Valentine's Day is a holiday created and consumed by commerce and card manufacturers conning loved ones into buying items they don't really need for a holiday that brings more guilt than gain. 

My. little. opinion.

I am anti-Valentine's Day despite my ideas for easy kid Valentine's Day activities with my kids (hey, any reason to do an inexpensive activity with my kids is cool with me). 

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How do I love thee? Let me craft the ways. Here are some easy kid-led activities for Valentine's day for your little ones to "show" their Valentine love.

Heart in hot chocolate

Have the kids drizzle chocolate in the shape of a heart or have them "draw" a heart shape, with a straw, in the foamy bubble-goodness of their hot chocolate.  It's kinda like a hug in a cup.

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Feb
10
2011

Don't you ever wish you could freeze a delicious family moment in time?  Tuck that newborn smile in your pocket and save it for a rainy day?  Upon the occasion of Valentine's Day I have some ideas to treasure the family luv forever...and do it for free.

TAKE A PICTURE

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