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…
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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)—…
Red Envelope: High quality gifts that arrive on schedule
Red Envelope has always been a site that I’ve loved browsing for beautiful high quality gifts for all ages. It’s a place where I know I can get something special that will last for a very long time with hassle free shopping and peace of mind that it will arrive on its scheduled date. Two years…
Preschool Gift Guide 2011
Imaginative preschoolers need to balance time between imaginative play and using screens to help them practice developing skills. Interactive apps and digital devices help engage and encourage reluctant learners but there’s a whole world to explore and my picks are designed to do just that! GIVEAWAY: LeapFrog My Own Story Time Pad ($29.99)—…
2011 Holiday Gift Guides & Tech Toy Wish List Tips
What are the most sought after tech items for everyone on your list this holiday season? I’ll help you wade through this season’s selections in this year’s holiday gift guides! With 5 guides arranged by age group, I’ll have my favorite age appropriate picks for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders, grades 2-3, tweens, and…
