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Mother’s Day on a Tray

When it comes to Mother’s Day, simple doesn’t have to mean boring. I recently read a poll that claimed moms no longer appreciate traditional gifts such as flowers, chocolates or breakfast in bed. Obviously, none of the poll respondents have experienced a gift-less Mother’s Day. There’s a lot to be said about getting something rather than nothing. If you are looking for a last-minute idea to make mom feel like a queen today, then consider whipping up the following, putting them on a tray and serving them up with hugs and kisses: SUPER SWEET FRENCH TOAST Ingredients: 1 loaf French … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Tick-tock, tick-tock… the countdown to Mother’s Day is on, and if you are planning to make mom a gift from the heart with your two hands, then you had better get started. Homemade gifts may seem a bit trifle when mom is asking for a Dyson, but that shouldn’t stop you from putting your all into a gift that mom can treasure forever. Some keepers include: Frames: No mom can resist a photo of her kids. Or better yet, a picture of her and her kids together. However, instead of gifting mom with a plain photo, why not kick it … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Fun for All

Whether you are a mom to one or 20, Mother’s Day is reason to celebrate… especially if the Dyson fairy pays you a visit. Even if he or she doesn’t, you can still have fun on your day of days. After all, Mother’s Day is an incredibly special occasion designed to be spent with family and friends. Hopefully, your day won’t include having to cook, clean, or cajole kids into agreeing to a ceasefire for the day. Rather, the day should include fun activities, such as: Tea: Last year I was invited to a pre-Mother’s Day tea that was spot … Continue reading →

Genealogy Gifts For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. While your mother would never suggest that you should get her anything for Mother’s Day, most moms definitely enjoy being celebrated and made to feel special. There are many ways to make your mother feel special on Mother’s Day and not all of them cost a lot of money or require a lot of effort. Since all mothers are different, you have the fun job of figuring out what it is that your mother really would enjoy. There are quite a few things that you can do with genealogy that could make this … Continue reading →

Group Scrapbook Gift

\ When a dear friend moved across the country, many of us were very sad yet excited for her new life. She was such a part of our lives that finding a gift that said how much we appreciated her proved impossible. What trinket or knick knack could express how much love we had in our hearts or how thankful we were for all the wonderful memories? We racked our brains until one lady suggested that we make a group scrapbook to present to her at the farewell dinner. We all loved the idea so much that we worked very … Continue reading →

Should you buy your child’s therapist a gift?

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Every holiday season, there are countless newspaper articles enlightening the general public on which service sector employees should or should not receive a gift or be compensated with a generous holiday tip of some kind. In my opinion, it has gotten completely out of control, and I, for one, do not appreciate “society” pressuring me into doing something I would not normally do otherwise. It is the same reason I absolutely refuse to celebrate “Sweetest Day.” That said, my wife and I really like Lily’s speech therapist, and we did give her a $10 gift card to Starbucks this past … Continue reading →

Ideas for Sweet Mother’s Day Treats

Flowers and chocolate are traditional Mother’s Day gifts, so why not combine the two to create an extra special treat for mom on her special day? The following projects are ideal for tweens and teens to work on alone. Younger kids can craft the sweet treats for mom with help from dad or another adult family member or friend. CHOCOLATE FLOWERS Materials: Silk ferns 3 silk roses 6 candy bars Wrapping paper 6 plastic floral cardholders Green tissue paper Ribbon Directions: Wrap candy bars with gift paper. Try to use different color wrapping paper for each candy bar. Attach wrapped … Continue reading →

Simple Mother’s Day Gifts

If you are a mom, then you know that Mother’s Day doesn’t always equate to time off. After all, someone has to prepare gifts for the grandmothers, great-grandmothers and other special women in our children’s lives. If you are looking for a simple craft to make with your kids to present to grandma, nana, or granny on Sunday, then consider the following projects that will be treasured for years to come: “GREEN” FLOWER POT This flower pot is made out of recycled materials, so not only are you making mom happy, but you’re benefiting the environment as well. Materials: Plastic … Continue reading →

What is the Big Deal about Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. The shops have stacks of cards and heart shaped decorations out. Yet in a recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald the marketing director of Hallmark, Amanda Del Prete, said, ‘We have had some women say if they want to get an anniversary card from their husband, they have to buy it themselves and give it to them. I think a few people have slipped their husbands some Valentine’s cards as well.’ Doesn’t that defeat the purpose? If he can’t be bothered or forgets or isn’t interested in buying a card, then what’s the point? … Continue reading →

A New Camera for Dad for Father’s Day

So you don’t want to give dad any of the Father’s Day photo gifts I listed in this blog. And you don’t think my Mother’s Day camera will go over well with him either, well, I have one more item he might be delighted to unwrap on Father’s Day. Canon’s PowerShot 650 IS is perfect for the snap happy dad who wants a camera that packs a punch, but doesn’t have the time or energy to read an owner’s manual the size of a pocket dictionary to get it to work. (Not that most dads read owners manuals to begin … Continue reading →