An $11K Advent Calendar?!?!

Here’s a crazy one for a big spender that retails for a little over $11K! Mini bottles of the world’s most sought-after whiskies, including a 60 year old malt Scotch and a rare Japanese whisky. The calendar is filled to the brim with the “very finest whiskies ever to grace this planet.” $11, Master of Malt […]

8 Gift Ideas: Beyond Toys!

1. Get Tickets to a Show. Every year, my kids ask for gift cards for Ticketmaster from all the grandparents. My kids LOVE seeing shows but at $150-200 a pop, it adds up quick with a family of 5. This gives us a chance to see a show and get better seats than we might normally purchase […]

New Toy for Fidgety Hands

My kids just discovered the CuberSpeed Rainbow Ball–another game for fidgety hands but this one also exercises the brain. It’s sort of like a Rubik’s Cube but round. It has 12 holes and 11 color balls. The objective is to scramble the colored balls, then figure out how to get them all back into their matching colored slots in […]

10 Tips for a Stress-Free Gift Giving Season!

The holidays are upon me, and while deep down I know there is time, my heart is starting to race. Anxiety is setting in. Friends who are “done with their shopping” and Christmas cards already arriving are stressing me out. However! There is a however! I am determined to enjoy the holidays as much as I can, and […]

Make Money for Charities While You Shop

One of the easiest ways to make money for your favorite charity or your child’s school is to shop through Amazon Smile. It’s is a simple, automatic and no cost to you.You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support! Simply sign up one time smile.amazon.com and then Amazon will donate a portion (around 0.5%) of the purchase price  […]

Teachers Reveal Their Favorite Gifts

I love teachers. I could never do what they do. Even though I love kids, imparting knowledge to them ranks right behind getting a pap smear. They are so squirmy, always want to make a comment having little to do with the lesson, and I find it very hard to yell at other people’s kids. […]

20+ Gifts Under $50 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 all donate a portion of their proceeds to  different causes and non-profits. 1. Pick Your Charity, on sale for $19. Ok, so it’s […]

My Kind of Advent Calendar

I wish I’d seen this a little sooner, but heck, I can catch up. Virgin launched a boozy wine calendar this year. Now, this is my kind of calendar: Behind each window, you’ll find a large glass-sized bottle of boutique wine. They say you can expect the “best customer-rated wines” from around the globe, including 10 reds, 10 […]