Each year we ponder what to get teachers, case managers and related service providers. We spend money on candles, lotions and gift cards in hopes that it brightens their day. Now of course tangible items will make any teacher happy, but there are a few things that mean even more. A few years ago a … [Read more…]
Like a lot of families in New Jersey, my parents changed their status from residents to snow birds. These mythical creatures spend most months residing in a warmer climate and summers in the Garden State. As an only child, I mourn their departure. Since my husband is an English immigrant, his family remains in the … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, Classroom Direct (School Specialty) provided us with these products to review and/or giveaway in exchange for our honest opinions. When you hear the words “school” and “classroom” in the name of a company, you know that education is their #1 priority! Classroom Direct is an amazing resource available from School Specialty. Their … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, I received 2 tickets to see Elf in exchange for my honest review. The movie Elf has been a family holiday movie tradition in my house since my kids were born. Okay, I will be honest, since BEFORE my kids were born. It is one of my favorite Christmas movies, and I … [Read more…]
So I thought about doing this great gift guide listing all the fun things moms would want their husbands (or kids) to buy them for the holidays. Then I started thinking, there are so many things I want that don’t cost anything! I realized that all moms need for the holidays is a sprinkle of … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, this is not a sponsored post, but we did receive some products at Blogger Bash NYC as well as one item to review. Affiliate links are included in this article. Ever since I was a little girl, my favorite part of Christmas morning was digging through my stocking to see what treasures … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, The Growing Stage provided us 3 tickets to The Story of The Nutcracker in exchange for our honest review. The Nutcracker rose to fame as a ballet production choreographed to the music written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Traditionally offered as a ballet, it is hugely popular around the Christmas season. The Growing Stage, … [Read more…]
Sprinkling reindeer food outside on Christmas Eve, grandma’s sweet potato pie at Thanksgiving dinner, cutting down a tree at your favorite Christmas tree farm… We all have family traditions! Some have been handed down for generations while others you may have just started when you had kids. Either way they are the perfect way to … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, this post in not sponsored; however, some toys were provided at no cost in exchange for honest reviews. Affiliate links are also included. (Above Photo Credit: Luna Blue Studio) Since even before I was a parent, when I purchased a toy for a child, I made sure it had a purpose. For … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, I received an Elf Magic Elf and Storybook at no cost after attending Blogger Bash NYC. A giveaway or review was not required. I can’t believe it, but it is almost that time of year again! A time when kids wake up early just to see where their Elf will be that … [Read more…]