I can already picture my floor on Easter morning, shortly after my kids have eagerly torn into their Easter baskets. The colorful foil of Cadbury Creme Eggs, neon sugar dust ground into the carpet from the Peeps they've shoved into their mouths, and bits of packaging from cheap toys mixed in with the dreaded plastic grass that seems to find its way to every corner of the ... Read More
Book Gifts for Kids
As a former reading teacher, there's no better gift in my mind than encouraging kids to be readers. Books make wonderful presents for readers of all ages, but sometimes it's hard to pick out just the right book, or maybe you don't know a reader's taste very well. These book gifts for kids are just the solution! Here are a few gift ideas that will make it a little easier ... Read More
Home State Gifts: A Gift Guide For the Places We Call Home
It's certainly a trend in gift giving and handmade gifts but as a traveler, I'm a huge fan of all the home state gift ideas out there. It's a perfect way to customize and personalize a gift for anyone on your list. This home state gift guide offers some of my favorite ideas for unique home state gifts. Help someone on your list show off their pride in their state or remind ... Read More
5 Tips for Containing the Gift-Buying Madness This Christmas
Sweat trickled down my back as I watched the cashier's sloth-like movements. My ankles had already been bashed in twice by overenthusiastic shoppers wielding their carts like battering rams, and at this rate, I wouldn't be done for another two hours. We've all been there, standing in the long lines of holiday gift shopping. Scrambling to find presents for a long list of ... Read More
Kitchen Showdown: Instant Pot vs Crockpot
My own shiny stainless steel CrockPot has been a steadfast companion since it arrived as a wedding gift over a decade ago. As a reluctant cook, she has weathered many winters of chili, stew, and applesauce with me. When my babies were little and I could barely get dinner on the table, she faithfully allowed me time to make something in the morning so that when I was brain-dead ... Read More
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