10 Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers Under $10

Stocking stuffers are always the last thing on everyone’s list. If you’re still looking for some awesome stocking stuffers I’ve got you covered! Here are 10 last-minute stocking stuffers that will make kids, teens, and adults happy! Scratch Art Box of Rainbow Mini Notes – $6.22This true “scratchpad” will be a hit with adults and…

5 Unique Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

Thanksgiving is gone but the leftover turkey, stuffing, and potatoes (sweet and mashed) aren’t. You can rescue your family from he thanksgiving leftover blues by reinvigorating that turkey, stuffing, potatoes and other Thanksgiving leftovers into new meals, including donuts! 1. Stuffing Donuts from Thanksgiving Leftovers These stuffing donuts from Genius Kitchen look delicious and make a…

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! I hope it’s spooktacular!

Cocoa Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Since it’s the holidays I’ve made several batches of Chocolate Chip cookies and have gotten a little bored with the same old cookie. This time I decided to liven things up with some mint. I’ve also added my secret ingredient to keep these cookies super soft and chewy. If you’re in a hurry the full…

Guest Post – How do you spell G-E-N-E-R-O-S-I-T-Y?

Donation$ via oneiroi on Flickr Does your child know the meaning of the word generosity? How many other words can they name that mean the same thing? I intend to teach my son all of them. That is, when he is old enough to talk. With holiday time upon us, all the buzz is about…

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving and I would just liked to says that I am so thankful for so many things. I am truly lucky to have the life that I do. On this day of reflection take some time to appreciate all of the wonderful people around you. Happy thanksgiving.

The Green Christmas Giveaway Hop is Here!

I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet but I’ve got a great holiday giveaway for you. Welcome to the first annual Green Christmas Gift Giving Guide giveaway hop hosted by Home Grown Families and Just My Everyday Life. We are happy to be participating with over 60 other awesome sites to show you many ways that…

Why You Should Shop Local this Holiday Season

With the economy in the dumps it’s even more important to support our local communities. Check out my most recent article on Technorati Five Reasons to Shop Local for the Holidays to learn more about shopping local and supporting small businesses this holiday season.

The Mathematics of Doctor Who’s Fez

My oldest is a huge Doctor Who fan. She has seen all of the episodes from the last couple of seasons and quite a few of the previous ones. When Halloween started getting close she wanted to be Doctor Who, more specifically the 11th Doctor. We went to various thrift stores and department stores and outfitted her with his trade marked suspenders, tweed jacket and bow tie but the one additional think she insisted on was a fez, because to quote the Doctor “I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool”

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween everyone! Tonight I will be traipsing the neighborhood with Doctor Who (#11 to be precise) and a vampire. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Halloween.