Do you have a Christmas Pajama tradition? We didn’t have a specific tradition growing up–but as my kids have gotten older we’ve found it fun to make sure everyone had a new pair of PJ’s to wear on Christmas. It’s “clothes”–which sometimes the younger set doesn’t particularly like–but since they are soft and cozy and… Keep Reading
Tips for creating a theme basket — The Bachelor’s Decor Basket
What is it about gift baskets that makes them seem so impressive? Somehow taking a conglomeration of gifts around a theme, items that would be “nice” but not great wrapped on their own, and packaging them together in a snazzy container can elevate a gift from “meh” to “Marvelous”! When I traveled down to Walmart… Keep Reading
GiftSmart this Holiday with RadioShack!
Do you have tech savvy folks on your gift list this year? People who love to listen to music? Kids who are interested in electronics and robotics? Adults who wish they were kids and enjoy remote controlled cars and planes? Then you should be shopping smart, Gift Smart, at Radio Shack this holiday! I admit,… Keep Reading
Free Photos with Santa, Holiday Tastings and Toy/Gadget Demos. . . coming to a Walmart near you!
Lots of fun is in store (ha-get it!) for folks this weekend (Dec 6) at select Walmarts. If you are out and about doing your holiday shopping, make sure you check your local Walmart for these great events. What are the possibilities? Free Santa Photos–Parents can get a 5-by-7 picture with Santa or a 5-by-7… Keep Reading
Peter Pan LIVE — Tomorrow!
Clear your calendar for Thursday night! Peter Pan LIVE is on NBC at 8/7c! That’s right, the same folks who brought us The Sound of Music LIVE last year have a new holiday Broadway musical event–the beloved story Peter Pan! The musical stars Allison Williams, Christopher Walken, Christian Borle and Minnie Driver, and we will be watching it live as… Keep Reading
Aerogarden — A Christmas Gift for the Green Thumb on Your List
Here’s a fun gift for the gardener on your list–or just someone who wishes they had a green thumb! An AeroGarden 3SL with Gourmet Herb 3 Pod Seed Kit from Walmart! At just $49.97 it’s a reasonable gift that will keep someone you love in fresh herbs all winter long with no muss and no… Keep Reading
How to Make a Duck Tape Holiday Bow
Duck Tape–such wonderful stuff! You can make just about anything from it! How about making some all weather, fade resistant holiday bows this year to use in your decorating outside! The kind folks at Walmart and Duck Tape sent me a big box of holiday colored Duck Tape and asked me to make something fun… Keep Reading
Setting up a winter drying station
I live in the North East. Upstate New York. That means snow. Snow means shoveling and outdoor playing. That means lots of wet boots, gloves, hats, scarves and coats. Wet “stuff” becomes an issue rather quickly in our house once the winter starts. And when you have a day like last Wednesday where folks were… Keep Reading
How to Make a Bent Wire Name Necklace
Here’s a great gift for the girls on your list that’s easy enough for a teenager to make for her friends: A Bent Wire Name Necklace! I love this craft because it is personalized, fun and yet easy and inexpensive to make. When Walmart asked me to make a craft for the winter season, I… Keep Reading
Top Toys for Christmas: Sew Cool Threadless Sewing Machine
Christmas and toys go together like Peanutbutter and Jelly! Now that the holiday season is truly upon us, everyone wants to know what the top toys that the kids in their families will be clamoring for. Well, Walmart has an awesome way of figuring it out–they hosted their now annual “Chosen By Kids” event and… Keep Reading
