As I’m creating a playlist for this weekend’s big neighborhood Halloween party, I’m thinking I want a little something fresh on the iPod this year. I have all the classics – Bobby Pickett, etc. – but there could be some mainstream songs I don’t know about that could work. Like Disturbia by Rihanna. I just […]
Holidays
Haunted House
I was thinking today about how to decorate the house for Halloween. We’re hosting the neighborhood party and parade on Halloween Day, so that puts a little pressure on me to kick it up a notch. Fake spiderwebs on the bushes don’t seem like quite enough! I know we’ll be turning our playset into a […]
Valentine’s gift ideas from Hasbro
If you’re going out shopping some time this week, consider buying something Valentine-themed for your little ones! Below are some ideas from Hasbro, one of the largest toy makers in the world! I’ll be going to Toy Fair in NYC next week, and will hopefully bring back lots of news from Hasbro and other fun […]
Holiday Meal ideas from Walmart
My mom’s house is just about a block away from Walmart, so I know the store very, very well. Little known fact – my first job was actually as a sales associate in Walmart’s shoe department! Now I live over 1000 miles away, but still feel the same way about Walmart… I can always find […]
Playing with Santa
Not exactly the reaction I expected from my toddler! Happy holidays, everyone!
Holiday shopping at T.J. Maxx
I’m one of 100 bloggers participating in a special “Secret Santa” project for T.J. Maxx! Each one of us was provided with two $25 gift cards and assigned a blogger to shop for. One of the gift cards was to be used for the Secret Santa gift, the other for us to use as we […]