Crocheting an Afghan is a lot like baking biscuits. Everybody has their own particular recipe that works perfect for them. Many times these recipes are handed down from one generation to the next. If you ask someone how to make biscuits, you’ll get 100 different versions. But they all include the same basic ingredients –…
Christmas is about much more than presents, toys and stocking stuffers. The holidays is the chance to share your love for family and friends by spending time together and making memories as we celebrate the season. But one of the fun traditions of many families is giving gifts to reflect the things that each person…
Today is Thanksgiving and people everywhere are spending time with family and friends. Some are helping in the community while others are giving back by serving our country on foreign soil. Today I gathered some friends to help us find reasons to be thankful. 60 Reasons to be Thankful I understand that this list will not…
Do you have LEGO fans in your life? Are you looking for gift ideas for these LEGO lovers? Whether you have an elementary age student who wants to build fun zoo animals, olders kids who want to build neighborhoods or LEGO fans who want to delve into the universe behind the characters, here are some…
When the kids are young, it is easy to pick out Christmas presents. You just find the latest toy or stuffed animal and you are set. But as kids grow up, graduate from high school and go to college, it gets a little more challenging to find the perfect gift. Here are some creative (affordable)…
When the trees are green and the skies are blue, it’s fun to go explore new places. There’s just nothing like a day of adventures when the weather is absolutely perfect. But just because the winter weather is creeping in and the trees are bare of leaves doesn’t mean its time to stop exploring; instead,…
I was raised that if someone took the time to give me a gift, I was expected to take the time to say thank you! And a quick muttered thanks as I walked out the door was never good enough. Every year after our birthday and holidays, we would take the time to write thank…
When the kids are little, it’s easy to think about birthday gifts. You simply find a toy that makes noise or has their favorite characters and you are set. We were always able to find fun surprise gifts for the young kids based on their latest favorite cartoon, movie or activity. But as they get…