The New Year is a great time to organize your home and do a “safety check-up” of your child’s toys and furniture. When you have kids it’s important to be organized and keep dangerous items stored securely and locked away. Keep in mind how you store things is equally as important as what you store. …
So, here’s the social etiquette dilemma of the day. We’re going to be heading over to my cousin’s house for Christmas this year. I always enjoy getting the kids together with their cousins but today I got the call that every mother dreads. Yes, my cousin’s kids are sick with colds – hopefully it’s just …
This weekend I have two parties to go to where I need to bring cookies and I’m making cookies for all the teachers, bus drivers, coaches, etc. For some of you this might be a piece of cake (pun intended) but for me…well, I’m what you’d call “baking challenged.” As I tweeted earlier this week, …
This past week has been incredibly difficult for me professionally. My integrity and my ethics have been questioned. I know the old saying “stick and stones…” but words do indeed hurt. Through my work I have had the incredible good fortune of meeting some amazing people and being introduced to companies that truly have a …
I have to admit that ever since my first son died, Christmas really hasn’t been the same. I put on a festive face and certainly play it up for my other kids but, inside, it’s as if a light went out. I often times feel like I’m going through the motions and just getting everything …
While it seems as if everyone is asking us to make a donation, Toyota and Toys for Tots has created a way for us to do it that takes just two minutes of your time and costs nothing! Thanks to the More Prius, More Room to Give campaign, running from now until December 10th, consumers …
Food Network chefs Anne Burrell and Geoffrey Zakarian are competing in the Frigidaire Double or Nothing Holiday Challenge to create the biggest and best holiday feast using the Frigidaire Gallery Range with Symmetry Double Oven. Check out the Frigidaire facebook page to watch the chefs at work and vote for your favorite chef. Why vote? …
Before buying that “must-have” toy for your child this holiday season, be sure it’s safe. According to the U.S. Public Research Interest Group’s 26th annual “Trouble in Toyland” report, there are numerous toys on store shelves that are dangerous for children. These toys violate federal safety standards for potential toxic, choking, strangulation or noise hazard. …
