As you know we began this little family website/blog a few months ago and now we would like to announce the listing of our first “private label” product that we call “The Original Christmas in a Cup.” Here’s the story of how it was developed: “A few years ago I received a miniature Christmas tree […]
Summer scarves will be all the rage for the next couple of years. The reason? They can double as protective masks when you shop or gather with others. So, rock fashion and earn the admiration and jealousy of all your friends. Here are some hints! First, use a bandana as a scarf when you wear […]
It’s official. Here are the top gift ideas for kids, women, men, and even pets for 2021 on Amazon to get you “ahead of the curve.” You probably know the feeling of searching for that hot toy each year, traipsing from store to store (or website to website) looking for that perfect item. Or trying […]
I’m a big resolution maker. There’s just something about a new year that gives people hope that they can lose those ten pounds, begin an exercise regime, or cut down on the carbs. To make a new year’s resolution is one thing, but keeping them is another. So here is a top ten list of […]
Black Friday refers to the day after Thanksgiving, which is generally known as the busiest retail shopping day of the year. Many stores depend upon this day to be “in the black” financially for the year, turning a profit due to heavy buying. Well, now you don’t have to wait until Black Friday. Amazon already […]
Christmas is coming and even before you break out the Christmas tree and figgy pudding, you are already sweating bullets about what to get for the special women in your life. A daughter tries to figure out how to delight a mom or mother in law. A man finds it a mystery to buy the […]
You can argue that twelve years old is the last year of childhood before the teen years begin. So welcome to the complicated, drama filled, year of the twelve-year-old girl. Hopefully, your investment in the life of your precious daughter or granddaughter has resulted in her growing into an amazing young woman of faith, character, […]
There is nothing more complicated as an eleven year old girl. Issues of appearance, growing up, cliques, and maturity cause complexity and sometimes outright insecurity for girls of this age. A loving family can help, as can a few supportive friends. Having a moral center, belief in God, and a commitment to integrity can also […]
Christmas time is very hard for the parents of an eight-year-old girl. You want to get just the right gift for her, but a girl of this age can have interests that go in 100 different directions. Some are into animals, horses, dogs, and pets, so get them a dog or pony. Others are starting […]
Fifty percent of the time they are teens and fifty percent of the time they are babies. But, 100 percent of time seven-year-old girls add color and meaning to every person in their family. And at Christmas time the gifts you give to these little princesses should be unforgettable, and some in the list below […]
