New movies are often on our stocking stuffer list during the Holiday season. Family-friendly movies are always a hit in our home. We love family movie nights. This year there were so many great family-friendly movies available. Here are six that were sent to us for review and that we enjoyed. They'd all make great gift ideas for the kids in your home. A Blu-ray fits great inside a stocking too! Buy Family Movies Turning Red In Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red, confident, dorky … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best Halloween Costumes for Dogs
Having your dog all dressed up beside you on the night of Halloween is just adorable. It shows that you really care about your pet and you want to include them in anything and everything. Picking out this costume can be hard sometimes and many problems can come along. Practical Tips for Choosing the Best Halloween Costumes for Dogs There is the issue of having your dog be comfortable, you do not want them to hate it the whole time. Wearing an itchy or poky costume can make them do … [Read more...]
Make Friendship Bracelets for the Whole Class
Making friendship bracelets is a great classroom gift idea for back to school, for Christmas for your teachers, and of course for Valentine's Day gifts. DIY gifts are just so great to give to your classmates, teachers, family members, and friends. I can remember sitting in my bedroom as a teen with embroidery string and a clothing pin on my knee, making my friends' bracelets. Great memories! Now my own teen daughter is learning how to make these fun and easy bracelets with a new book from Rocky … [Read more...]
Teen Halloween Costumes for Groups
So you need teen Halloween costumes for groups of friends, family, and colleagues? Are you looking to find suitable group costume ideas for teenagers of all ages? There are lots of different costumes for a small or large group of friends, colleagues, or family. Discover some of the best outfits for a cool Halloween party. All that will then remain is coordinating who wears what. Teen Halloween Costumes for Groups Potential group costume ideas for teens include superheroes, dead … [Read more...]
Fall Party Games for Every Age
If you are having a fall party, whether it is a Thanksgiving get-together, birthday party, or a meal, you may want to have games. Games for fall need to be planned for indoors or outdoors because the fall weather is unpredictable. For your fall party's success, you need to be prepared with games. Bowling - Bowling is a fun sport that can be played indoors or outdoors. If you have room in your house to play this is a great backup game if the weather outside is too cold, wet, or … [Read more...]
Women-Owned Business Holiday Gift Guide
Did you know that September 22nd is American Business Women's Day? I just learned this, and I wanted to share 15 unique small and woman-owned businesses to recognize and support this holiday season! Not only is it great to support women-owned businesses, but their products are also great for everyday use, too! Shop Women-Owned Businesses Holiday Gift Guide Lev Baby Founded in 2021 by Liat Levy (pictured), prices range from $11.00-$64.00. Making Clothes That Make Memories - Lev Baby … [Read more...]
Kindness in the Bible
My son has started middle school and my daughter has just begun high school! It's always so hard to believe how quickly they are growing up. The days have felt slow, yes, but the years have flown by. I started this blog when Isabella was a baby as a way to keep my family updated on how she was doing. When I look back at those first year's blog posts it's truly a walk down memory lane. Now that the kids are tween/teen age, I am constantly asking them to practice kindness. I do not want … [Read more...]
