White Elephant Gifts for Kids- Gender Neutral Gifts and a $25 Budget

White Elephant Gifts for Kids- Gender Neutral Gifts and a $25 Budget

Looking for white elephant gifts for kids can be challenging, especially if you’re on the hunt for gender-neutral gifts and have a $25 budget. These gift ideas will help. Your children have been invited to a white elephant gift exchange. (What is a white elephant exchange? I have all your questions answered in this white…

The perfect toy to encourage creativity in a child

The perfect toy to encourage creativity in a child

It can be overwhelming to find just the right gift for your child. Read to see how these toys encourage creativity in your child. With store toy shelves bursting with options when you walk through the aisles, it can be overwhelming especially when you’re looking for just the right gift for your child. Yes, there…

Start a love for photography with the KODAK PIXPRO FZ53 (+ Giveaway)

Start a love for photography with the KODAK PIXPRO FZ53 (+ Giveaway)

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I’m sure the list of resolutions is being made out. Would starting a new hobby be on that list? Start a love for photography with the KODAK PIXPRO FZ53 Beginning your journey with photography is always easiest when you invest in a compact, point and…

Bless a child with your gift of hope through World Vision (+ A $500 Gift Basket Giveaway)

Bless a child with your gift of hope through World Vision (+ A $500 Gift Basket Giveaway)

My family sponsors two children through World Vision. For $39 a month, per child, expenses for that child’s education, food, welfare and other needs, are taken care of, not just for that child but also his/her family.  Giving up a few pleasures in a month, allows us to make a life-changing gift into the lives…

Fun with the Disney Minnie Mouse Stencil N’ Style Minnie

Fun with the Disney Minnie Mouse Stencil N’ Style Minnie

Sponsored by Mirum for Mattel. So your child loves Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse gang but you don’t want to get her a plush character to cuddle. Get her this sweet, non-noisy toy that will keep her entertained on that long holiday road trip: The Disney Minnie Mouse Stencil N’ Style Minnie The Disney Minnie Mouse…

Stuff that stocking with the Despicable Me 3 Special Edition Blu-Ray (+ A #DespicableMe3 Giveaway)
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Stuff that stocking with the Despicable Me 3 Special Edition Blu-Ray (+ A #DespicableMe3 Giveaway)

This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures. Gru and his band of merry followers are all set to come back into your living room with the recent release of the Despicable Me 3 Blu-Ray+DVD+Digital Special Edition set! This animated comedy is now available on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand. Despicable Me 3 …

Affordable gift ideas, under $20, for teenagers
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Affordable gift ideas, under $20, for teenagers

This post is sponsored by the Cost Plus World Market. All opinions are my own.  My daughter turns 12 in a few months and with recent birthday party invites, I’ve grown to realize, shopping for teenagers (and soon to be teenagers), isn’t always easy. This Christmas if you’ve thrown your hands up in the air,…

Give the gift of a new hobby this Christmas

Give the gift of a new hobby this Christmas

This Christmas if you’re stumped on what to give your sweet husband or teen, consider a unique gift. Give the gift of a new hobby this Christmas That’s right. A hobby that’s easy to embrace and one that will soon become a lifelong love… Photography! While I love my DSLR, if you’re starting up on…

Celebrate with baked treats delivered to your doorstep

Celebrate with baked treats delivered to your doorstep

I love to bake especially during the holidays but who could turn down receiving gourmet baked treats, baked from scratch, these holidays? I wouldn’t mind being spoiled by Dancing Deer every holiday (and every other month too!). Celebrate with baked treats delivered to your doorstep Founded by a talented baker,  a theoretical physicist/business strategist who loves…

How can you make this Christmas happier for the elderly?

How can you make this Christmas happier for the elderly?

A few days ago while introducing the Christmas story to the kindergarten kids in my Sunday School class at church, we had to act out the verse for the month: Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all…

Dolls that inspire girls to be anything they want to be

Dolls that inspire girls to be anything they want to be

Sponsored post by Mirum. My 3-year-old loves imaginative play and can spend long intervals of time playing with her dolls. I love that there are brands like Mattel that support old-fashioned play minus technology and have even found a way to inspire and encourage girls to be anything they want to be through their line of…