I’m a sucker for a sentimental gift that also serves some sort of function.  Purely romantic gifts on Valentine’s Day will always be well-received, but gifts that can be enjoyed well past the holiday will be treasured.  Looking for just such a gift, I headed to the most trusted gift

I’m a big sissy when the lights go down. I’d rather lay in bed, parched for hours, instead of getting up and walking to the kitchen for a glass or water in the dark. But now that my son is in his own room there’s no way around getting up

Finding that one holiday ornament each year is something I look forward to, even more so this time since we have expanded from 3 to 4. Lisa Leonard Designs is a mom of two who creates the most gorgeous hand stamped jewelry and gifts.  We featured her jewelry in a

(top row) BHG Felt Rosette Trees    In My Own Style Ornament Trees   Good Housekeeping Pinecone Trees (bottom row) Pink Suede Shoe Cardstock Advent Trees   Sparkle Pants Girls Layered Ribbon Trees   BHG Tinsel Piper Trees (top row) BHG Glass Ball Topiaries   My Home My Stye Wire Trees   The Celebration Shoppe Glitter

For me, the beginning of fall smells like pumpkin spice and apple pie.   Once we turn the bend of October, earthy, woodsy and crispy scents start to creep into my home.  Freshly fallen snow weighing down evergreen branches, a roaring, crackling and hissing fire, endless forests of beautiful barren trees…these

Make Halloween decorating more interactive with the Peel and Play Haunted House from Mona Melisa Designs.  These fabric decals can be stuck and unstuck to create spooky scenes on your wall year after year.  The adorable, modern design lends well to your existing decor, creating a backdrop your kids will

Recently, my four year old daughter has become quite interested in time. Always asking, “What time is it now? What time is it in the car? What time is it at home?” After explaining on numerous occasions that the time is the same in the car as it is at

My daughter is one of those typical kids who doesn’t care for the dark, and would rather her room be lit up like a Christmas tree at night.  This has led to a rather thorough search for all sorts of night lights.  Night lights have certainly come a long way

1. Bobee Diaper Caddy – $50 2.  Hingmade Custom Mobile – $100 3.  Ubbi Diaper Pail – $80 4.  Nook LilyPad Playmat – $120 5.  Pop & Lolli Wall Decals – $60+

Mobi’s new AnimaLamp is the perfect solution for little late-night readers.  Put away the flashlight and set up the AnimaLamp, which comes in Monkey, Giraffe and Bunny.  This little light illuminates full pages with its cool-running LED lights on a rechargeable battery.  So grab a few books, pull up the