If your child is clamoring for a computer, tablet, or a smartphone, there’s nothing wrong with giving them your old device when you trade up for a new one. In a survey of parents of 2- to 10-year-olds, PBS KIDS found that nearly a quarter of parents will find a second life for their personal…
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Small Businesses to Support on Small Business Saturday
While you may be scooping up deals to save during Black Friday, designate some of the money you are saving to use during Small Business Saturday. Presented by American Express, Small Business Saturday is a way to honor small local and online merchants who are the backbone of the economy. Here are some of my…
Pumpkin Bread: A Recipe for Comfort Food
This post is sponsored by Tempur-Pedic, the brand millions of owners trust to deliver their best night’s sleep every night. I love the traditions of the holidays, not only for the significance of the day and bringing family together, but also because of the food. I associate each holiday with a particular comfort food that…
Curious George Holiday Spectacular 11/23 on PBS KIDS
Even if you’re en route to your Thanksgiving destination tomorrow, set the DVR to record the Curious George Holiday Spectacular, a three movie event that includes the broadcast premiere of the original Curious George, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, and one of our holiday favorites from last year, Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas….
Gifts for Teens
Teens may have their own style, making it tricky to buy them things they’ll like, but this year think outside the gift card with gift picks for everyone from the geeky, uber-glam, to the gamer. Imagine their surprise when they find a wrapped gift under the tree! Clocky ($27.89 from Amazon)— Any teen that ever…
Gifts for Tweens
Generally between the ages of 9-12, tweens are the pre-teen set of yesteryear who straddle the line of being too old to be called young kids but aren’t quite old enough to be teens yet. Here are my picks for cool gifts that will challenge those that fall within this age group but won’t be…
Can Used Toys Actually Be “Hot”? Absolutely!
Toys ‘R Us recently released its “hot toys” list and one of the trends is items from this year’s hot movies. Think Cars 2, Smurfs, and even Transformers! Transformers’ Bumblebee Because of sequels that came out earlier this year, older toys that came out with the original movie are collectibles and highly coveted as gifts…
Muppet Gifts for the Ultimate Fan
Muppet fans know that their favorite cast of characters return to the big screen on Wednesday in The Muppets. If you have a Muppet lover of any age in your life, surprise them with some of these Muppet-inspired items that will allow them to show their character love this holiday season. Here are some of the…
Gifts for 7-9 Year Olds
Second and third graders have reached an age where all of their knowledge from their younger years is coming together but in no way is the learning over. At the end of the day, their brains have been taxed and they need activities other than what they do during the normal school day. Here are…
Gifts for Kindergarten and First Graders
Kindergartener and first graders spend all day busy learning skills that are built upon in upper grades. The best holiday gifts allow them to learn and practice the things they’re learning in a fun hands-on way. Here are my picks for the best gifts I’d give to a 5 or 6 year old. GIVEAWAY: LeapPad ($99.99)—…
