When it’s time to decorate for Christmas, I love projects that are super easy but look way fabulous! This year I tossed my old fluffy “blanket of snow” Christmas tree skirt and whipped up a new one out of red burlap. I didn’t even break out the sewing machine! All you need is a hunk …
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No one wants lumps of coal in their stocking! Unless they’re they’re a fun little dice game dreamed up by Santa’s elves as a way to use up all that “leftover coal”! ~This blog post contains affiliate links which may reward me in the event of a sale. I use these funds to feed my …
What happens when you combine old school slot car racing with modern flex track and battery RC cars? You get Max Flex RC racers! ~This blog post is sponsored and contains affiliate links which may reward me in the event of a sale. I use these funds to feed my dog. Thanks for the dog …
Grant’s Farm is opening its gates for a special Toys for Tots Drive on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11am to 3pm. Now I know you’re planning on donating a toy this holiday season, so here’s the place to do it! Why drop your toy off at some plain ol’ box by the grocery store when you …
Internet shopping is now second nature, especially among busy moms who’d rather not drag kids through the stores. But with the growth of cyber shopping comes the growth of package theft. A 2017 survey found “porch pirates” strike year round, not just around the holidays. Out of 1000 people questioned, 31% said they had experienced …
Confession: I still have a tiny Star Wars poster I made with Shrinky Dinks when I was 12. I traced it off a post card sized Star Wars poster. It was soooooo cute. Yeah, I love Shrinky Dinks. And I still do. Shrinky Dinks are harder to find these day, but well worth the special …
A couple years ago I decided to let go of the traditional “kid with Santa” photo. I know, I know, it’s still right there on my Christmas bucket list, but we had already chatted with the big guy on the Polar Express Train. I have this one grainy iPhone photo…rather like a blurry image of the elusive …
(Updated 2018) Once again, Santa will be setting up shop at the St. Louis train museum (aka the National Museum of Transportation) This a great time to take the kids to see the Big Guy–it’s a relaxed atmosphere and Santa’s time is FREE with your admission to the train museum. You’ll need to bring your …