Santa Claus gets some bad press these days. I encountered plenty of it while trying to sort out Christmas traditions for my own young family. He’s too materialistic with all those toys. The secular icon detracts from the Christ Child. The fantasy ruins critical thinking skills. The deception breaks the bond of trust between parent […]

When it comes to buying gifts, there will always be those people that are impossible to shop for. They seem to already have everything or say they don’t need anything.  Well, if you’ve found yourself in this position with a certain someone — here’s your solution: get them a good book! Everybody reads. All you […]

Here we are mid-December, and the countdown to Christmas is on. (My 5 year old has been counting down since about September!) Whether you’re looking to buy gifts for your own kids or composing wish lists for generous grandparents, sometimes the sheer amount of options is overwhelming. But we’re here to help. Books make great […]

When you’re pregnant, people often ask you if you’re ready for the new baby to arrive. Each time I was pregnant, I had an easy answer, especially as I approached my due date. Ready? YES. I was tired of waddling around, gasping for air, being moved to tears by greeting-card commercials, and owning only three […]

I don’t know about you, but I sometimes struggle to come up with new ideas for Christmas gifts for my kids. We’re in a small house without a playroom and it’s hard to keep the toys in check. The thought of adding several more toys to the mix is…well, frightening. Now, don’t get me wrong, […]

Rounding up the best of the best, for the prepared and the unprepared Christmas shopper. If you have more ideas, please do add your comments! Too many ideas is never a bad thing…well, in the realm of Christmas presents, that is. In fact, we’ve also assembled a massive Pinterest board where you can scroll through […]