I have no recollection of when I first used an Advent calendar. I have a vague memory of using a cardboard calendar year after year. The doors would open, then close, but after a few years most of the doors…
Holiday Gift Guide: Free 1-Year Yoursphere.com Membership!
As many of you know, I have a preteen and a teen. Preteens and teens love to be connected to their friends. Chatting at lunch. Socializing on the school bus. Texting on cell phones. And on the computer or lapop.…
Review & Giveaway: The Works of Joy Berry
Have you ever met someone so joyful you just want to smile? I had the pleasure of meeting one such person at the ChildsPlayPR #bloggersbrunch in New York City. Joy Berry is possibly one of the most positive people I have…
Review: Easy Bake Oven and Snack Center
One of my teen’s favorite gifts was the Easy Bake Oven. She was 5 or 6. Loved cooking. Loved doing everything by herself. Her aunt purchased the gift for her. The Easy Bake Oven was a hit. It was a…
#snOMG Leads to Snow Day
I love snow days! With a husband who is a teacher, snow days for our family mean a break from the routine of – early mornings – grumpy early morning risers – cheerful early morning risers – oblivious early monring…
1-800-Flowers.com Helps Toys for Tots
Years and years and years ago, my then boyfriend/now husband sent me flowers at my office. I recall the receptionist calling me. I bounded down the hallway…trying not to appear excited and failing miserably. I was in my second job. Quite a…
