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Money :: Trimming the Fat Off of Your Christmas List
With the American Research Group reporting that shoppers are planning on spending just over $800 on holiday gifts this year, it’s not surprising that some people are crying uncle and trying to trim their list of presents down to a more manageable size. If you are one of these people, you might be surprised at how easy it actually is to trim people off your list once you begin the editing process. The Secret Santa In many cases, you can trim your holiday gift list substantially by suggesting a Secret Santa to different groups in your life. For example, instead of buying presents for everyone in your office,…
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Wellness :: Healthy and Easy Snacks for Kids
When it comes time for snacks it is easy to go for the prepackaged things. Things like chips, sodas, and candy always seem to be on hand when snack time rolls around. However these items are not only unhealthy for children now but can lead to a lifetime of bad eating habits later. Instead, make snack time healthy and easy with these simple, kid friendly snack ideas: Animal Crackers – While animal crackers are not my favorite snack, kids seem to love the bland flavor. I love the fact that they are low in fat and very filling. To tell you the truth I think kids like them mostly…
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The Heart of the Matter: Family Dynamics at Christmas Time
“My experience is that the teachers we need most are the people we are living with right now.” -Byron Katie I sure can’t think of a more potent statement for the holidays and family time. It reminds me of a self-help meeting I was at in my twenties, when a light went on so immediately for me that I saw my whole life differently. Your family, some wise stranger said offhandedly, can push your buttons so well because they’re the ones that programmed them. You know these moments, right? As if basked in breaking daylight, a new and implicit understanding soaked through me. It was the kind of moment…
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Garden :: Holiday Decorating Ideas
This year we are still decorating our front yard and came across some really fun ideas. I absolutely love the vintage TV idea that the blogger at 7th House on the Left came up with and adore this one right below because it is so colorful and easy to reproduce. Why not keep decorating with some fun ideas! We do have two more weeks! Make Your Outside as Pretty as Your Inside: What some great ideas the blogger over at The Relaxed Home has to make your front doorstep look as festive as the inside of the house. And it won’t cost too much to try out these…
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Parenting :: PBS Kids Survey Finds Tablets on the Top of Parents’ List
PBS KIDS PARENT SURVEY FINDS MORE THAN HALF OF PARENTS PLAN HOLIDAY TECH PURCHASES, WITH TABLETS AT THE TOP OF PARENTS’ LISTS Recently, PBS Kids did a survey that found that at the top of many parents holiday list is purchasing a tablet for their children which edged-out video game consoles and hand-held video games. Since these tablets offer so many educational apps that parents and educators can use to supplement schoolwork, it makes sense that parents would want to put their money towards something that will enhance their kids education. In fact the study found that when considering apps, 77% of parents say educational content is most…
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Recipes :: Fun and Fabulous Holiday Appetizers
This year, we are planning on making another turkey for Christmas, but since it will just be my husband, daughter and I eating the meal, I might opt to just bake a turkey breast and throw in some yummy appetizers. There are some really delicious and easy recipes that you can make for your holiday meal or set out as an appetizer. Whether you are hosting or going to a family members house they will surely be a hit! I absolutely love artichoke hearts, so the first recipe had me at artichoke… enjoy making some new recipes that just might become a regular item in your recipe carousal! Artichoke Prosciutto Dip: This dish looked too delicious to…
