5 Tech Savvy Picks from Red Envelope’s Holiday Collection
Red Envelope is one of my favorite sites for shopping for high quality unique gifts for friends and family members. I feel like I can never go wrong when I order something from them. Along with unique...
View Article5th Annual Holiday Gift Guides Are Here for 2012 Giving!
Every year since I’ve been blogging, I’ve been publishing holiday gift guides to help you wade through the endless products available on store shelves and online to find the very best items for your...
View ArticleGifts for Toddlers
While toddlers may be physically active, their brains are working just as quickly. Language, social-emotional, and motor development occur at a rapid pace. Kids between18 months- 3 years tend to enjoy...
View ArticleGifts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers enjoy collaborative play that involves imagination and making sense of the world around them by acting out what they see in their play. They practice their language and social skills with...
View ArticleGifts for Early Elementary Ages (grades K-2)
Elementary aged children are masters of gross and fine motor skills, language, and social skills and enjoy activities that allow them to practice and get better at doing the things they love. Playing...
View ArticleGifts for Tweens (ages 8-12)
Tweens are always looking for a challenge. Their maturing brains like complex play that is far more sophisticated. Complex problem solving tasks, working strategically to advance to the next levels of...
View ArticleGifts for Teens
What do teens want? Gift cards, tech, and the latest fashions! Here are some things to put a smile on their face this holiday season. iPod Touch 5th Generation iPod Touch 5th Generation ($299)— Oh...
View ArticleUncommon Goods: Unique Affordable Gifts for Everyone on Your List
One catalog that I love getting and flipping through is Uncommon Goods. I’ve often admired the selection of unique items that include affordable handmade goods and eco-friendly products and was...
View ArticleGift Guide: Must Haves for the Frequent Flier
Frequent fliers are road warriors who are pros at racking up miles and points for hotel stays. They are the people to stand behind in the TSA line thanks to security checkpoint friendly luggage and to...
View ArticleShari’s Berries: Delicious Chocolate Dipped Berries Delivered
Chocolate covered strawberries are always a treat whether we make them ourselves or indulge in gourmet pre-dipped ones and the ones we received from Shari’s Berries are absolutely delicious. “The...
View Article6 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That Will Arrive in Time
Mother’s Day is Sunday and if you are still shopping for the perfect gift for your wife, mom, grandmother, or other much loved woman in your love, it may be too late to place online orders from most...
View Article4 Great Gadgets for Father’s Day (and a reason to unplug)
Father’s Day is Sunday and if you’re racking your brain about what to get the guy in your life, it’s not too late to still pick up the perfect gift. If you feel like you need to have something in hand...
View Article6th Annual Holiday Gift Guides Coming Tomorrow!
It’s hard to believe this is the 6th year of my Holiday Gift Guides. Every year since I started blogging in 2008, I’ve been publishing holiday gift guides to help you wade through the endless products...
View Article2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Toddlers
Kids up to the age of three love to learn by acting things out and using all of their senses to explore. The best toys are ones that encourage imaginative play, gently guide them through learning...
View Article2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers have minds like sponges that aren’t just absorbing information but are working overtime to make sense of the world around them and form connections through their experiences. They’re at...
View Article2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Early Elementary Ages (5-8)
Kids in the early elementary grades are achieving mastery in reading, writing, and math skills, enjoy working independently and as a team through sports and other collaborative ventures, and are...
View ArticleGoldieBlox Sends Powerful Message of Don’t Underestimate Girls in STEM via...
As a former teacher, graduate of one of the Seven Sister colleges (MHC FTW!), and now as a parent, I truly believe that my daughter can be a scientist, engineer, mathematician, or pursue a career in...
View Article2013 Gift Guide: 10 Gifts to Inspire STEM Learning in Kids
Growing up, my Mom was a big advocate of science for us and in her elementary classroom. She encouraged us to explore, ask questions, and develop skills like reasoning, critical thinking, and logic...
View ArticlelittleBits Kits Teach Beginning Circuitry to Kids + Discount! {sponsored}
We’re always on the hunt for fun educational experiences that promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in our home for our two children- ages 7 and almost 10. They’re naturally...
View ArticleUltimate Valentine’s Gift Guide: 30 Gift Picks for Your Beloveds
Valentine’s Day is this Friday and if you’re without a gift for your beloved, here are 16 gift suggestions that the tech savvy and even non-tech savvy will appreciate. From new tech, tech accessories,...
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