Tag Archives: gifts

Simplifying the Holidays

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Cheri

Christmas is my favorite holiday. As I’ve probably mentioned before, I start planning for Christmas on December 26th…a year in advance. For me, it is the thought that is the most important part of the gift, so I work most … Continue reading →

Posted in All Writers, Budgeting, Cheri, Christmas, Christmas Organization, Family, For You, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Money Saving Tips, The Moms, Uncategorized | Tagged christmas, gifts, holidays, presents, simplify | 4 Comments

Helping Children Learn to Read

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Sunny

Do your kids love getting lost in a book? Like Janae, I have been asked many times what I have done to have my kids reading so early. Sure, I know kids who have read earlier. Ours have all been … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Learning, Sunny | Tagged book, children, early readers, early reading, emergent reader, emergent readers, gifts, learning, library, read, reading, sign language, Signing Time, skills, talents, teach, teaching | Leave a comment

Fall Favorites Basket Exchange Party

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Cheri

Three years ago, my very best friend had the most ingenious idea for a autumn inspired party. Both she and I share a love of this time of year, but living in Arizona didn’t offer much in the way of … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, For You, Fun, Halloweeen Activities, Halloween and Autumn, Holidays, Me Time, Surviving Winter, The Moms | Tagged autumn, basket, cooking, exchange, fall, food, gifts, girls' night, party | Leave a comment

Customize Your Stuff

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Heidi

I have recently been introduced to a great site where you can create customized designs from everything from Keds shoes and skateboards to t-shirts, hats, and necklace pendants. And unlike other shops I have seen, this one does not have … Continue reading →

Posted in All Writers, Crafts, Gift Ideas, Heidi, Holidays | Tagged custom, gifts, household | 1 Comment

Christmas Cards that Save Children

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Heidi

Wow, I just came across an inspiring organization that’s doing a lot of good. Enable-USA helps children who are coerced to be fighters in the drug wars in Colombia to leave their militia units and rehabilitate. One thing the children do as part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Christmas, Gift Ideas | Tagged aid, cards, Christmas cards, Christmas gifts, gifts, service | Leave a comment

Christmas Party–Easy, Fun, and Cheap!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Cheri

My family is a family of Christmas Party Hostesses. We love getting together for the holidays with family and friends. So you’ll likely see quite a few ideas of how to have great Christmas parties. The reality of it all … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, All Writers, Budgeting, Cheri, Christmas, Christmas Organization, Christmas Parties, Family, For You, Fun, Holidays, Me Time, The Moms | Tagged caroling, christmas party, evite, games, gifts, invitations, name that tune, prizes | 1 Comment