Does a “wine & paint” night sound like a blast, but the price tag isn’t quite in your budget, or they aren’t offered in your area? Never fear, team up with a few friends and do one yourself for as little as $20/person including snacks!
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We are keeping it real this year in our family holiday card. Note that I am gritting my teeth in the photo on the left, and that fifteen minutes into …
Read MoreWelcome to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide! Ideas! Tips! Reviews! Wine! (Seriously.) Gifts for the Kitchen Gifts for Kids who like Books http://www.joytroupe.com/max-explores/ Gifts For Everyone Gifts For Kids Gifts …
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Have you ever thought, “do you suppose it’s okay to buy my children’s Christmas gifts off Craig’s List?” or, “is it okay for Santa’s gifts to be used?” What if they ask you, “Why does Santa bring me used toys?”
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This necklace reminds me of a waterfall, and it is not only lovely but well-made. The glass beads are well chosen and the construction of the jewelry is sturdy enough to hold up to daily wear. (If you’d prefer a different handcrafted item, there are others available. They are all more lovely than the last- hard choices, indeed.) This necklace is quite long, and has leather thongs at the back of the neck. They don’t “adjust” per se, but you can tie them in a knot to make it shorter. The length makes it is the perfect accessory for a cowl neck sweater. My son calls it “the Merry Christmas,” and tries to steal it and hang it about the house. It certainly is pretty enough to put on the Christmas tree!
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Science is amazing and, if you’re doing it right, loads of fun. It’s also EXPENSIVE. Or at least, it can be. If your kid’s favorite question is “how come?” then you’ve probably blown your mind more than once when you priced out gifts that would help her find out the answer… the good news is that there are fun, inexpensive science activities you can make or give as gifts. Your science kid won’t have to make do with theoreticals- he can get his hands dirty for real.
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