Pass the Kleenex, friends, because the Christmas commercials are out and they are tugging at my heartstrings in a big way. It's fascinating to me that they remind us what really matters in life, while also trying to get us to buy things. Here are some of my favorite sweet … [Read more...]
Top gift cards for teens this holiday season
This post contains affiliate links meaning I may make a small commission if you click and purchase. Teenagers are, like any age group, a diverse group with a variety of interests and opinions. However, they all agree on one thing - gift cards make great gifts. As is … [Read more...]
Tips for making the most of Christkindlmarkets in the Midwest
This weekend we were in Hamilton County, Indiana and got to attend the opening weekend of Carmel Christkindlmarkt there. We had a ball, and I was jealous that the Christkindlmarket (there are two spellings, and I'm going to go with this one) in my hometown of Naperville, … [Read more...]
Great YA books about today’s big issues for teens and why parents should read them, too
Books can be a wonderful way for parents to connect with their tweens and teens. Not only is there the shared experience of reading itself and sharing opinions about the books, but adolescents typically find it much easier to talk about characters than themselves. Regan … [Read more...]
9 Favorite apple items at Trader Joe’s
October is National Apple Month. They are a little less controversial than that other fall flavor that has taken over, pumpkin. They may not be as trendy, either, but they're delicious. You don't have to spend time in an orchard or a ton of time in the kitchen to enjoy the … [Read more...]
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