Everyone knows that Christmas is not just about getting gifts, eating great food and spending time with family. Down deep, most people realize that it’s not about the gifts but about the thought behind the giving. But how do we teach the next generation of kids the spirit of giving? Here are a few ideas…
Hobbies on a Budget received products for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. #AeroGarden Over the past few weeks, I’ve been doing a gardening experiment on my kitchen counter! I’ve been growing an indoor herb garden including Mint, Dill, Basil, Chives and Parsley. If you have visited my house, you have…
Do your kids believe in Santa? Are you passionate about making sure the children believe in Jolly St. Nick? If you are one of those parents who have been working hard to keep the dream alive but see them growing up too quickly, then maybe it’s time to think about how to transition from the…
Hobbies on a Budget received a prototype of this product with no expectation of a review or feature. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are my own. Have you ever had an idea for a product and thought, “Wow! That would be really cool to have!” But then, you moved on and forgot all…
Are you looking for cool gift ideas for the tween on your list? Now that our kids are getting a little older, we no longer scour the sales ads for little plastic toys. The things on their wish list are a little more grown up. This year, we decided it was a good time to…
I remember the days when my nephews were having their first birthday. I would spend hours, sometimes even several days working to create the perfect cake for their birthday parties. It was so much fun and such a huge mess. Then I had kids of my own and I thought I should continue the tradition….
Are you ready for the cold nights of winter? Do you have your back up heat source ready? Kerosene containers filled? Propane tanks stored properly? Do you have candles, matches and lighters ready for power outages? With the cold already settling in a little earlier than normal this year, it’s time to be prepared for…
I love watching the seasons change. We have lived in our new house for almost 4 months and seen the leaves grow from green to golden and now to the bare trees of coming winter. I love looking at the way our backyard changes with the seasons. Here are a few pictures of our backyard…