As much as I try to plan, Valentine’s Day always sneaks right up on me and leaves my family rushing to complete party treats, classroom valentines, and teacher gifts. Last year my daughter changed her mind multiple times before finally deciding on bouncy ball valentines THE DAY BEFORE HER CLASSROOM PARTY. Perhaps that is why … Read more
Earlier this week I was invited to help celebrate Chinese New Year with P.F. Chang’s Chinese New Year menu. The Chinese holiday is significant to my family because my seven year old daughter has been in a Mandarin Immersion elementary program for the past two years. She spends half of her classroom days with a Mandarin … Read more
Do you have someone on your holiday shopping list that is so easy to buy for because of their true appreciation for everything that they actually become the one person you are intent on finding the perfect gift? That’s my husband’s stepfather. He dresses well, appreciates humor, has hobbies like golf and enjoys movies. Those … Read more
With so many amazing local attractions and museums in Arizona we love to visit all year long, an annual membership makes perfect sense for a creative gift this holiday season. They make awesome gifts for friends with children, friends new to Arizona, parents, grandparents, and more! Instead of asking who should you gift an Arizona … Read more
The magical Elf on the Shelf is a tradition in so many homes. Children look forward to their elf returning each year. Parents enthusiastically search the internet hoping to find the ultimate elf idea for each morning display. Parents also get ultra creative when they accidentally forget to move the elf before their child notices. … Read more
This project was originally shared 2/26/12. Although we live in Arizona and don’t get much of a fall season, it’s my favorite time of year because kids can finally comfortably play outside and personally drinking warm coffee in a seasonal cup doesn’t feel so silly. Fall to me says cute boots, cinnamon pinecones, and plenty … Read more