My uber-creative friend Martie made these adorable and affordable pumpkin people decorations. Visit her blog to learn how to make pumpkin people. Martie is the party and entertaining expert on MSN, but she’s no Martha Stewart. Her ideas are meant to be affordable and easy for normal people to do. For a recent party, Martie […]
Halloween Children’s Boooooo-ks
Fueled by candy, children’s imagination runs wild at Halloween as they transform themselves into superheroes, animals, monsters, pirates, villains, and fairy tale characters. Feed your children’s imagination with some ghoulishly great books that they’ll enjoy long after they’ve eaten their fill of fun-size Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. You won’t need to trick your children into reading these lively […]
Photogenic Halloween Costumes for Your Boo-tiful Baby
To get in the Halloween spirit, Baby Mwah and I have been reading Halloween Treats: A Touch-and-Feel Book ($6.99) by Tom Arma, who the New York Times called “the most published baby photographer in the world.” Baby Mwah loves looking at these sweet, cuddly babies all dressed up for their very first Halloween in adorable costumes. He can pet […]
Inexpensive But Cute Gifts for Family and Friends
It’s easy to get nice but inexpensive presents for friends and family members who live nearby. I often stop by Trader Joes or Costco to pick up a bouquet of flowers (less than $10) before meeting a friend for a birthday lunch or for drinks to celebrate a promotion or engagement. But what do you do for […]
Teach Kids Some Sign Language for Easter
Check out this clip to learn some fun Easter words with Rachel. Then, find out why we think Signing Time is the best sign language video for children and babies. Available: Direct from Signing Time: $19.99; From Amazon.com: $19.99
Easter at GiftBaskets.com Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
We like to send personalized, custom gifts that are just right–but sometimes we also get busy and wait until the last minute. You can still get Easter Gift Baskets, like this cute cookie bouquet, on time at GiftBaskets.com. Get 10% off all Gift Baskets with promo code ZK-8978.
Easy Last Minute Christmas Gifts with Free Shipping
Crowded malls, full parking lots and long lines at the cash register make Christmas shopping stressful. To save time, I bought most of my Christmas presents online this year using free shipping codes. While you still have time to buy your presents online, you might be shocked at the price of the rush shipping charges. […]
Last Minute Deals for Holiday and Christmas Cards and Photo Gifts
If you want to send Christmas photo cards, there is still time. The following stationery stores can ship in time for Christmas and many can get them there even earlier if you select rush shipping. If you like the idea of Holiday photo cards but need a few more days, you could send out New […]
Holiday Giveaway- Win a Christmas or Hanukkah Box of Questions from The Box Girls
If you’re looking for a fun way to liven up your holiday dinner, check out The Christmas or Hanukkah Box of Questions from The Box Girls. Each stylishly-packaged box is packed full of questions to spark conversations with your friends and family. I reviewed the Christmas Box (pictured above) at a Sunday dinner with my […]
12 Days of Holiday Toy and Gift Giveaways!
This Holiday Season, we’re hosting 12 Days of Giveaways! There will be safe (non-toxic and lead-free) toys, fun gifts, and hip baby clothing and accessories. Plus, even if you don’t win, there will be lots and lots of coupons, too, for savings. If you want to be notified by e-mail when we post a new […]