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The Baby Blog Week in Review – Tally for the End of November

We’ve been a little crazed here in the Baby Blog and we’ve been short on articles and for that you have my apologies. We’ll be picking the slack back up this month, but in the meanwhile, I wanted to give you a rundown of the last few days to cover some of the articles that you may have missed. In What if I Don’t Get a Baby Shower? we offered some suggestions in how to hostess your own or let your family and friends participate in getting you what you need for your new baby if you don’t get a … Continue reading →

Holidays: Hostess Gift Ideas

Have you been invited to someone else’s home for a holiday meal or a party? If so, you might be wondering what to give as a hostess gift (or host). Below are some ideas that your host will appreciate, from cute to serene, and they all have price tags that will leave you feeling tranquil. Gift Candles Harvest votives have a pumpkin pie scent and come in fabric bags with leaf motifs in fall colors. A charming gift that is very affordable. Currently on special for just $5.00. Your host will love this attractive, scented gift candle from Misikko. It … Continue reading →

Countdown To The Holidays

It’s official (just pop into any retail store) the Holiday countdown has begun. As of today there are 18 days left until Thanksgiving, 41 days until the start of Hanukkah, and 50 days until Christmas. Are you ready? If you aren’t then you’ll want to make frequent visits to the HOME blog over the next few weeks. I have a feeling you won’t be disappointed. Sherry, Marjorie and I will provide you with some our favorite holiday decorating tips and share practical information about preparing your home for all those out-of-town guests. To get you started, here are a few … Continue reading →

The Expenses of Thanksgiving

Holidays are expensive, even holidays that don’t involve gift-giving. As we approach Thanksgiving, I’m noticing how expensive it can be to host a large family gathering. A large turkey, even on sale, was almost thirty dollars, and that’s just the bird. There are other foods to prepare, plus getting my house ready—it’s a little overwhelming. As I’ve looked over my preparations, I’ve come up with some ideas for how to keep the expense under control. Hopefully, these tips can be of use to you, too. 1. Pay attention to which grocery stores are offering free turkeys when you purchase a … Continue reading →

Sending Christmas Cards

Do you faithfully send out Christmas cards each year? Maybe this is the first time you plan to send them. Either way, there are some great cards out there from which to choose. You can buy themed sets pre-packaged with matching envelopes or you can purchase individual cards. Maybe you opted for family portrait cards. Those are my favorite kind. You can also print cards from your computer. Most desktop publishing programs offer a greeting card setup. With this option, you can make your own family photo cards with just a snapshot. There are various places, both online shops and … Continue reading →

Home: Week in Review Nov. 12 – 18

Here’s your weekly rundown of articles, posted in the Home Blog between November 12 and 18. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve had lots of articles filled with tips and ideas for holiday decorating, traditions, organization, and entertaining. We also talked about holiday stress and safety, and we had some sentimental thoughts and lighthearted articles as well. For example, did you know there was such a thing as National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day? I didn’t know, but as usual, Michele found something new and interesting to share. It’s a pretty cool concept, intended to get the fridge ready … Continue reading →

It’s Beginning To SMELL A Lot Like Christmas

In a previous blog I told you about my 2-year-old daughter’s insistence that we get our Christmas decorations up on the double. Last night we finished getting up all but a few (I winced each time I unwrapped decoration after decoration–all were neatly swaddled in tissue paper—the pain derived from the thought of how long it would take me to take down all that we were putting up). But, Christmas only comes once a year and since we will be only spending part of it at home this year I figured I would indulge my daughter and get a jumpstart … Continue reading →