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Turn a feather boa into a cute wreath for next to nothing. I had a bright fuschia boa I had gotten as a party favor and couldn’t bear to throw it away (although what was I going to do with it?). I thought of all the feather wreaths I had seen and decided to give the […]
After cup holders, the greatest revolution in family road trips has to be the DVD player. If you’re braving a trip over the holidays, you’ll want to scout out some entertainment for your back seat riders that won’t make you crazy by the time you arrive at your destination. Here are some ideas: Kung Fu Panda was just released and is $15.97 at […]
If you like the idea of sending a hand made card (not necessarily made by YOUR hands), check out these cute cards from Red Rain in Homewood. You can see there are versions suitable for winter or holiday greetings, as well as a plain old hometown hello. If you’re sending cards to far-flung friends, particularly to anyone who has […]
If you are kicking yourself for procrastinating on teacher gifts, take heart. Stores knew you would arrive at this moment and are happy to help you out. Maybe this last minute dash for a gift will help you empathize with your panicked spouse who is searching for your gift right now (if not waiting until December 24th). You will understand why […]
Plenty of parents will be giving musical instruments this year to gauge their child’s level of interest before plunging into lessons. However, consider how important proper instruction is to reinforce your child’s interest and success. The investment in music lessons may be one of the greatest gifts your child receives, whether he or she continues to play or eventually […]
Recently I viewed an exhibit of antique books. What really caught my eye was this book: Mothers Encouraged, “Containing hints on their particular situation, duties, and cares” published in 1845. This is a thought-provoking artifact. Obviously, mothers have been seeking hints on managing their duties for generations. I wonder, what were the cares of mothers in 1845? How has our […]