While toddlers may be physically active, their brains are working just as quickly. Language, social-emotional, and motor development occur at a rapid pace. Kids between18 months- 3 years tend to enjoy gross motor play that enables them to run, jump, climb, and kick. They’re working to develop hand-eye coordination, intensely curious about cause and effect,…
Gift Guides
5th Annual Holiday Gift Guides Are Here for 2012 Giving!
Every year since I’ve been blogging, I’ve been publishing holiday gift guides to help you wade through the endless products available on store shelves and online to find the very best items for your friends and loved ones. Every year after I publish the guides, I think it might be my last however, your positive…
5 Tech Savvy Picks from Red Envelope’s Holiday Collection
Red Envelope is one of my favorite sites for shopping for high quality unique gifts for friends and family members. I feel like I can never go wrong when I order something from them. Along with unique jewelry featuring gorgeous gems by talented artisans, gorgeous items for your home, and personalized items, they have a…
PersonalCreations.com: Personalized Gifts for Everyone
For those who like to take care of their holiday shopping early, Personal Creations is a site that provides a wide variety of high quality personalized gifts for everyone on your list. I always love browsing the selection for super cute seasonal items as well as items for babies, newlyweds, pets, and our many treasured loved…
Back to School Shopping Guide for All Ages
The countdown is on for back to school! Rather than spending a boatload of money on all the things your kids want, invest in quality products that will last longer than a school year. Here are my picks that include must-have tech items, eco-friendly options, and those that allow for personalization but are flexible enough…
Father’s Day Gift Picks
Tick tock goes the clock as Father’s Day approaches. If you’re without a gift and have been racking your brain about what to give the special man in your life whether he’s the father of your children, your dad, an uncle, or a grandfather, it’s time to put that Amazon Prime membership to work by…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is Sunday so if you haven’t already started, get shopping to show the special woman in your life exactly how special she is. Here are 10 of my favorites that any mom is sure to love regardless of how tech savvy she may be. iRobot Scooba Give mom a break from cleaning with…
Red Envelope: Gorgeous Gifts to Please Any Mom (w. giveaway)
My family knows that when I unplug, I prefer to spend time in our yard so anything related to gardening is always a welcome gift. This year I let my husband use Red Envelope to shop for Mother’s Day gifts. I always love their high quality gifts and the ease of shopping so knew he…
ProFlowers for Mother’s Day Plants and Flowers
Orchids and azaleas always remind me of my Mom. She loves plants over cut flowers because of their longevity and while I like to surprise her with flowers, I know that the more practical side of her prefers azaleas that she can continue to enjoy when planted in her garden or the joy of her…
Personalized Gifts for Mom by Personal Creations (w. giveaway)
Mother’s Day is just over a week away and if you’re struggling to come up with a unique gift, think about something that she loves and get it personalized by Personal Creations. Personal Creations features hundreds of personalized gifts for moms that are sure to put a smile on her face. Having ordered embroidered Easter…
