I write a letter to each child on each birthday and include it in their journal. This fall, I’m writing to my daughter – my youngest child – who is turning four years old. Please enjoy this letter to my daughter on her fourth birthday, and feel free to use it as a template as you write to your own kids.
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Isn’t it fun to play games with the family? Our kids are five and three, so we are entering that time when they’re capable – and interested – in playing family games! From cards to board games, we bring you the favorites in our collection. And we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Continue readingWhether it’s for after dinner, lazy weekend mornings, or for when friends are over, every family should have a stash of fun games to play. Our kids are three and five, and absolutely love all kinds of games! And this is why I was excited to get the opportunity to review Lumpy Cubes, one of the bright original creations by RoosterFin. Check out my honest review of this up-and-coming game company, including a video demo at the end! Continue reading
I don’t think the world is ready for it, but here it is. The gift guide of gift guides, every article I’ve written that can help you pick the perfect present this year. These are honest, useful suggestions for the meaningful people in your life. They’re appropriate year-round, too. And hey, you’ll be helping support a small business, so thanks for your patronage! Continue reading
A mom can be the hardest person to shop for: they typically never ask for anything for themselves, and you’d feel like a jerk if you just gave them a new vacuum or blender. But the fact remains that you should get them something for occasions like Mother’s Day, their birthday, and Christmas. So what’s a well-meaning person to do when they need a gift for mom? Hence my list of the best gifts for a selfless mom. These items are frugal, useful, and promote self-care in even the humblest of mothers. Because even if she doesn’t say it, she doesn’t really want a dish scrubber for her birthday. Continue reading