Staples sent us one of their great gift items to try out: the Omnitech™ 7” Digital Photo Frame (ARV $99.99, on sale right now for $59.99). Digital Photo Frames make great gifts for gadget lovers. I’m giving the Omnitech™ 7” Digital Photo Frame to my husband so he can display and share hundreds of pictures […]
Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Kids of All Ages
Some of the best gifts cost less than $20. Here are some of our favorite stocking stuffers for kids of all ages. Stocking Stuffer for Adults and Kids (1st grade and up): I am crazy about Bananagrams. This travel-sized game is about the size of large banana– perfect for stashing in your purse to keep […]
It’s Not Too Late: Make a Homemade Christmas Card
Before baby was born, I used to finish all of my Christmas cards on the day after Thanksgiving. It was an important holiday tradition for me. I used Christmas cards to get in touch with old friends and to send photos to those elderly relatives and friends who just haven’t gotten the hang of email. This year, I […]
Share Something Sweet with Ferrero Rocher Chocolates
Ferrero Rocher Chocolates wants you to Share Something Sweet this holiday season to raise awareness and money for Share Our Strength. Share Our Strength fights hunger and poverty by funding effective community-based programs, organizations that pursue long-term solutions, and helping families help themselves through nutrition education programs. Ferrero will be donating $150,000 to Share Our Strength […]
Holiday Book Roundup: New Children’s Christmas Books
If you’re tired of reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” for the millionth time, check out these newly released Christmas books for children: The Gift of the Magi– I remember reading the classic O. Henry story in school. This new version for children is beautifully illustrated. For children unfamiliar with old-fashioned things like pocket watches, […]
Holiday DVD Roundup: Win Classic Christmas Favorites!
I love so much about the holiday season: decorating the tree, baking cookies, singing carols, spending time with family…dressing my baby up in cheesy outfits. (That’s him in the Santa suit and me in the reindeer antlers!) But most of all…I love the way the holiday season inspires kindness from strangers and brings out the best in people. In the […]
Charity Spotlight: Help the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Writing letters to Santa Claus is an age-old tradition for children all over the world. Macy’s is collecting these letters in a special Santa letterbox at all Macy’s stores. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. While you’re at the mall doing your holiday shopping, stop by Macy’s to drop […]
Deck the Halls with Method Holiday Fragrances
Method wants to help you “spruce” up your home for the Holidays. I tried out their potpourri ornament, soy candles, and hand wash in seasonal scents and I can’t wait to share them with our guests for Christmas! These winter holiday fragrances smell divine–the scent of berries, pine needles, and spiced pear will waft through […]
Holiday Countdown Fun
We all have holiday traditions. For the second year in a row, Candace and I have been getting into the spirit of the season on Mamanista with our 12 Days of Giveaways. At home, we’ve both been counting down the days until Santa’s arrival with our The Story of Christmas Advent Calendars. This book and advent calendar combo features 24 miniature board […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Learning Tower Discount Code and Contest
The kitchen is the heart of the home. In most households, family life centers around the kitchen. It’s where we cook, eat, play and work. And kids like to be where the action is. (Need proof? I’m typing this blog post at my kitchen table while my son plays on the floor next to me with a […]
