• Finally Friday: Eye Found It Board Game

    Happy Friday! This is the first board game that J. started playing — the age recommendation is 3 and up, but I think he was around 2 1/2 at the time. (Even now, he still likes it.) There’s no reading required; kids just have to find different objects on the board. Speaking of the game…

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    Everyone Thursday: Mini Small Square Stud Earrings

    These earrings can make an easy gift if you’re looking for ideas for a teacher or other person in your child’s life. If you’re on the hunt for a little something for yourself or if your spouse is looking to get you a present, these are a fun little addition for the holidays. They’re really affordable and they have a…

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    Seasonal Decor — and Working Moms

    Ladies, how much do you get into seasonal decor around the house? Do you feel like seasonal decor is harder in some ways for working moms? I’m starting to get into it — when we visited relatives in Texas, my husband’s cousin had the entire house decorated for Halloween, and my older son really liked it. I’m…

  • Festive Tuesday: Classic Stocking Holder

    If you’re on the hunt for a good stocking holder this year, check out these pewter ones from Lands’ End — they’re what we’ve been buying for years. My husband and I bought them for ourselves years ago when Lands’ End had a separate discount section, and we paid next to nothing for the two of of ours. More recently we paid…