We all have holiday traditions that we love. I can remember the first year my babies were old enough to ooh and ahh over the beautiful lights and sparkly ornaments as I pulled them out of the box. I carefully packed them away each year so that they could safely unpack a particular box that…
There’s just something about Dad {and coffee}. Now, don’t get me wrong. If you know me at all, you know that my Mom and I are very close. We talk regularly on the phone and look for any excuse to get together and discover new things. But, you can probably agree, that there is just…
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….