Why My Kid Doesn’t Have an Elf

So, you buy the book and put the elf on the shelf and the stress doesn’t end until Dec 25. I mean, the elf is always looking to you for help, right? I was complaining about elf stress to a friend this week who smiled and revealed that her child did not have an elf–you know who you are! I […]

Gifts for Kids…That Give Back

Also Read: 35+ Gifts for Everyone on Your List…That Give Back! While you’re out shopping this holiday season, consider choosing one of these 15 gifts that actually give back!  The companies below are dedicated to giving back to several valuable social causes! It makes giving feel even better! 1. Fitbit for kids The Kids Fitness Watch is a one-size-fits-most fitness band […]

Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?

How much sleep do our kids need? The question is commonly debated by researchers and parents alike. The more, the better I usually say, up to a logical point of course. National guidelines under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 8.5 hours of sleep for tweens and teens, and at least 10 hours for children ages 5-10. According to a recent study […]

35+ Fabulous Gifts–From $5 to $500-That Give Back!

Every year, I put together a list of companies that give back. With all the spending that goes on in December, why not spend in places where you’re spreading a little good too. These companies donate a portion of their proceeds to different causes and non-profits so you’ll feel good giving (or receiving them!) • • […]

Our Picks: The New Ultimate Twister

Also Read: 25+ Favorite, Must-Have Family Games Twister Ultimate I have loved Twister since I was 10 and remember playing it at sleepovers. Now, I have kids and they love it too. But as they have grown and their limbs have gotten longer, we just don’t fit on the mat anymore. As I was shopping this week, I […]

When Sitting on a Shelf…Isn’t Enough Anymore.

Also Read: Our 25+ Favorite Family Games Remember when your elf was content just sitting on a shelf? Those days are over! We live in a Pinterest perfect work and our elves are not immune! Over these past few years with the elves making our Christmas more stressful — I mean, more magical — they have had some […]

10 Reasons Your Elf Didn’t Move Last Night

Also Read: Our 25+ Favorite Family Games Very rarely, ok … sometimes, ok … more often as they have gotten older, the elves forget to move. Well, I’m sure they don’t forget, I’m sure they have a really good, jolly elf excuse. They only talk to Santa or to other elves, so I can only guess […]

Top Ten Reasons the Elves Didn’t Move

Very rarely, ok … sometimes, ok … more often as they have gotten older, the elves forget to move. Well, I’m sure they don’t forget, I’m sure they have a really good, jolly elf excuse. They only talk to Santa or to other elves, so I can only guess at what might have happened. It […]