I cannot tell you how many toys my kids have gone through. We tend to do toy clearouts at least once a year, usually in preparation for Christmas. However, we have started to realize just how much money has gone to waste by doing this. Not only that, but the more toys = the more... Continue Reading →
I had every intention of boycotting today's hallmark gimmick holiday. Not because I am bitter or anything of that sense, but why do we need a day to remind us to tell people that we love and care about them? I heard on the radio the other day, that on average, a person spends $160... Continue Reading →
I know I say it all the time, but this year has come and went so quickly I can't even see straight. I wasn't sure if I was going to do Blogmas again this year, with the fear of it being repetitive from last year. Alas, here I am, deciding to see where the month... Continue Reading →
Since when did black "Friday" start actually occurring on Thursday? Or better yet, on Thanksgiving? It seems every year stores open earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving for people to get those "black friday" deals. I am no stranger to working in retail and what goes on during the black "Friday" frenzy. I did that working... Continue Reading →
The end of the year always seems to be the busiest. One holiday after the other, birthdays, shopping, planning, and your normal daily activities. Holidays can be stressful. You may feel like you are constantly running around trying to get things done. I know sometimes I get so gungho on giving to others that I... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was nothing short of a miraculous day. It is ironic that it also happened to be my birthday. Every year we do our Christmas shopping early; around late September to early October. We have enjoyed using the layaway process, that way we can get what we want before the stores are wiped out. It... Continue Reading →
Getting into the Christmas spirit is not difficult for me. Usually it begins right before Thanksgiving when I start to see stores setting up their Christmas displays. I know many people are bothered by Christmas stuff being seen, or heard, before the month of December. I figure, to each their own. Normally, my Christmas spirit begins with... Continue Reading →
When you have children, you realize how hands on they enjoy being. Part of our Christmas tradition is making a Christmas craft and/or coloring Christmas pictures. For Pickle's first Christmas we let him paint on paper with red, white, and green paint. He has always loved painting, especially with his hands. He also loves painting... Continue Reading →
Hurray it is officially December! December is probably my most favorite time of the year. I love the snow. I love Christmas everything. My birthday is in December, but even if it wasn't it would still be my favorite month. I feel like it's the most creative/crafty month for me. This year I wanted to... Continue Reading →
