Christmas and Toys and Presents, OH MY (Does It Have To End?)
I just spent the last hour being schooled in the way of Beyblades. I learned how to use their ripcords, how to know which Beyblade …
Wrapapalooza Hilarity
(Alternately titled: Why We Need Our Own Reality Show) Hubs and I have suddenly grown a brain decided this year will be *the year* we’re …
29 Weeks Pregnant – The Struggling, Not-Doing-So-Well Edition
When I had my daughter back in ’07, I ended up with a whopping case of PPD. I recall being particularly stressed out and emotional …
How to Use an Envelope to Help Kids Budget, Save Money, and Christmas Shop by Themselves
I will never forget the day that my then second-grade children ran in the door from school, ecstatic about a piece of paper they held …
The Kmart Layaway Secret Santa
I love these types of holiday stories this time of year, showcasing the kindness of strangers. This particular story involves a woman, donating a cart-full …
Our Holiday Day & Christmas Cards 2011
Yesterday, I was determined to make Monday not suck. I baked cookies with my Baby Sis, prepared a yummy KFC-inspired Mashed Potato Bowl dinner for …
Gingerbread Man Coloring Page
We had fun creating crafts yesterday. We used this Gingerbread Man coloring page and colored in our Gingerbread Man and then added googly eyes and …
Paradise by the Christmas Tree Lights
The end-of-day wiggles and giggles weren’t out of their baby bodies yet. Even after shutting off all the lights, and sitting quietly with them, they …
Cheap Homemade Christmas Decorating Ideas
Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas decorating ideas? I love finding new and inventive ways to decorate for the holidays while pinching pennies. The decorating …
Post Turkey Day Coma & Cyber Monday Shopping – Yeah, Baby!
Death by beautiful turkey After taking the holiday weekend off, I am exhausted! And you would THINK I’d be well-rested after “time off,” right? WRONG. …
Holiday Cards Input – Can You Help Me Pick?
I am going to NOT suck and wait until the last minute this year to send cards or plan to send cards. I don’t mean …
Thanksgiving Coloring Sheets and Printables
If you’re like me, with kids home all week, you’re looking for coloring sheets and activities for your kids to do for Thanksgiving. My kids are busy …