When it comes to finding holiday gifts for our hard-to-buy-for parents, the calendar seems to roll around super quick. Over the years, I have purchased some clever and thoughtful gifts, and then other times I've bought presents that were last minute and not so interesting. It can be tricky to find … [Read more...]
How To Handle Disappointed Children This Christmas
As a kid, I remember the excitement of counting my Christmas presents under the tree. The big boxes and the little boxes held so much mystery—when they were wrapped, I could picture them being anything that I wanted them to be. But that fantasy was sometimes better than what ended up being inside. I … [Read more...]
24 Sanity-Saving Elf On The Shelf Ideas
It's the last day of November which can only mean one thing in the parenting world. Tomorrow, December 1, will see the return of our festive friend (foe?), Elf on the Shelf. With the little guy in red's arrival comes a full month of planning fun and original ways to pose him around the house to … [Read more...]
The Best Apps For Family Fun
Without fail, it tends to be the apps of the day that lull-proof family events. Folks of all ages are often quickly brought together by a group-made Snapchat story or introduction to Face Swap, and it's bound to end in laughter and make some memories. Download a couple of these app and have them at … [Read more...]
Enter To Win An Amope Mani And Pedi Prize Pack For The Holidays!
This contest is now closed. Thanks for entering and good luck! Party season has arrived, and even though we're only a week into December, we feel like we need a survival guide already! With holiday soirees to appear at, Christmas plays and recitals to attend, and the promise of catching up … [Read more...]
15 Gift Ideas For The Hard-To-Buy-For On Your List
We all have a few people on our gift list who are THE hardest people to buy for. I've been told I'm one of them but I don't think so! Of course, you can default to gift cards although it isn't very personal. So, here are a few ideas that we've come across and LOVE that you may want to consider. But … [Read more...]
Holiday Shopping Tips & Gift Ideas From A Gift-A-Holic
I’m someone who gets joy out of giving gifts to friends and family. I love the look on their faces when I’ve nailed their gifts, and I consider myself a gift-a-holic. This time of year, it’s very easy for me to get excited and maybe a little bit carried away. I try to get a jump start on my holiday … [Read more...]
Give Your Loved Ones Something Truly Special This Holiday – Send Them A Card
You might send your mom a text to thank her for all she does for you and the kids. You’ll probably ‘like’ your childhood friend’s picture she just posted on Facebook. Heck, if you’re feeling generous, who knows—maybe you’ll even write a little comment underneath it. You could do any one of those … [Read more...]
10 New Cookbooks That Are Completely Holiday Gift Worthy
We've made our list of who we want to give to during the holiday season and since cookbooks are always a welcomed gift, we've been swotting up. The most recent releases have us all drooling and wanting to get into the kitchen more than ever before. Here's our list of 10 cookbooks that have hit the … [Read more...]
My Toddler Is So Excited For Christmas—The Only Trouble Is, We’re Jewish
Last week on the way home from preschool, my two-year-old mentioned how excited she was for Christmas. This would have been adorable, but for the fact that we are Jewish. So I told her we don't celebrate Christmas, that instead, we celebrate Hanukkah. She sighed the saddest little sigh and pouted … [Read more...]
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