Tag Archives: gifts

Why My Family Loves the Amazon Echo Dot with “Alexa”

If you’re thinking of getting the Amazon Echo Dot, here are a few good excuses. **disclaimer: I was not asked to…

3 Gifts to Buy Your Kids that Won’t Clutter Up Your House

Every year around this time, I sneak into our playroom after the kids have gone to bed and I clean it…

5 Romantic Valentine’s Gifts You Can Buy on a Budget

As we approach Valentine’s Day, we start seeking those special gifts to buy for our loved ones. The problem is that…

Christmas in a Combined Family

Being a combined family means that there are simply too many moments out of our control when it comes to…

25 Days of Christmas Activities for Your Family

Do you get that pit in your stomach when you see all those cutesie things friends do at Christmas, but…

3 Great Baby Shower Gift Ideas

I love baby showers. The games, the gifts, the cake… all of it! I always feel so honored to be…

Gift Guide: Buying for Two

As the holidays quickly approach, here are a few tips on gift buying for multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) or even…

Thursday Three: Children’s Gift Exchange Ideas

Christmas gift exchanges are an annual highlight among school kids. I still remember some of the treats and trinkets I…

Christmas Gifts: How to Save Cash and Give Meaningful Presents

My son Max’s secondhand Christmas loot. Every year, many of you find yourselves saying the same thing. You want to spend…

Christmas Gifts: What to Get for Teachers

My oldest child is in preschool this year, and Christmas is approaching. Teachers everywhere will soon receive corny mugs filled…