I was surprised to see how many people were offended by the idea of regifting. We do it often, especially with kids gifts. It is a practical way to deal with unneed...
My cousin has a bridal shower this weekend and I'm known for putting together gorgeous baskets of "odds & ends". My aunt offered a bunch of Waterford Ornaments to mak...
I have three kids ages 12, 9 and 5. It's looking like Christmas is going to be on a really tight budget this year. I am already starting to feel down about it, espe...
First of all, I have to say that no one has ever accused me of being a neat freak. I love to cook fancy meals with multiple ingredients, and unless its one of the ra...
On his first birthday, we threw our baby a BIG party (family tradition) and he got a LOT of gifts.....when we were younger my parents would never sift through our gif...
We have alot of possessions, mostly due to very generous relatives. I've been trying really really hard to get rid of a bunch of stuff, but it seems like any progress...
I have 3 little ones ages 5,5 and 6. And I appreciate them, very much. When I was growing up I was loved but my parents were short on money and time, and I wanted t...
So where do I begin?
My in-laws are clueless about kids. Last weekend we went to their house and my 3 year old was in my FIL "den" when I heard a jar of coins du...
I was not sure what category to place this under, but I need some help. I have a 6, almost 7 year old princess; and a 2 and 1/2 year old train conductor. My house i...
I am so frustrated! I have twin girls who will turn 9 in March. I made a terrible mistake by initially choosing their first pediatrician. To put it lightly- he was...
