For day 7 of our 12 Days of Shopping series, Jeanette and I are getting sneaky. Day 7 Gifts to Steal From Loved Ones Self-serving gifts (things to give to your husband and kids that you really want) Disappearing gifts (gifts that you receive but everyone else takes) Clothes are fair game in our house…
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Gifts for Kids Who Hate Art and Reading: Day 5 of 12 Days of Shopping
Jeanette and I thought we’d search for gifts today that open young minds; gifts for kids who hate art, and books for kids who don’t like to read. What gifts have you had success in introducing your kids to something mind-expanding that they have resisted? p.s. More Art Gift Ideas for Kids here: Art Activity…
7 Difficult To Shop For Gifts: Day 4 of 12 Days of Shopping
Today, Jeanette and I are focusing Day 4 on Difficult to Shop for Gifts including your spoiled pet and those who have everything yet you must procure a gift during the holiday season. This includes husbands, wives, father-in-laws and mother-in-laws. This is a tough category for me. I’ve started using The Gift Huntress for help…
8 Gender Bending Gifts for Kids: Day 3 of 12 Days of Shopping
For Day 3 of the 12 Days of Shopping, Jeanette and I wanted to break down gender stereotypes with gender bending gifts for kids. We want to celebrate mighty girls AND sensitive boys; crafts for boys and science kits for girls; and imaginary play can go beyond tiaras and tutus! How about you? What are your…
Gifts That Keep on Giving: Day 2 of 12 Days of Shopping
For Day 2, Jeanette and I are fixated on gratitude and gifts that keep on giving. I’m choosing both charities and gifts that give back that kids can relate to. I hope this inspires yours kids and mine to think about others in need this holiday season. What are your favorite ways to give back? Please…
DIY Gratitude Advent Calendar: Day 1 of 12 Days of Shopping
Jeanette of Tiny Rotten Peanuts and I are doing a 12 Days of Shopping series. We cooked this up over a giggly Skype session with gift ideas that hopefully will help you out this holiday season. A few of our ideas are meant to amuse you as well! We hope you enjoy our series for…
How To: Make Authentic But Easy Paella
I made some new mom friends from PickyKidPix’s trip to Italy to play soccer! My friend Nathalie is originally from Spain and she taught me how to make authentic paella. In this version, she was clear that this is authentic Valencia paella which features seafood since it’s a coastal town. There are many versions that…







