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9 Toddler Easter Basket Ideas That Encourage Creative Play
These non-junk ideas to fill your child’s Easter basket will make for the most memorable Easter morning.
6 Gift Ideas for Baby’s 1st Easter
We have searched and found the most darling Easter basket ideas for baby’s first Easter.
9 Exciting Teen Gift Ideas for Easter Baskets
The gifting experts at I Had To Call You found gifts that your teen will actually want in their Easter Basket.
50+ Exciting Easter Basket Gift Ideas!
From ages baby to teen we have gathered the best Easter basket fillers that your kids will actually love and use.
Is Vanilla Bean Paste Worth the Hype?
In the world of baking, there is lots of talk about vanilla in all forms. I definitely have opinions and favorites.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup Easy and Kid Approved
This is a great way to add some beans into your family’s diet. Fiber! Crusty bread for is an excellent idea for dipping and a big salad completes this weeknight dinner.
Mid-Week, Mid-Day, Cake and Catch-up (not that kind)
Why Not Have a Mid-Day, Mid-Week Cake Flight with Your Friends?!?!?!? We Did it and It Was Just What We Needed!
Finger Lickin’ Chicken Recipe
Finger Lickin’ Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner. Consider this vintage recipe for your next casual dinner party.
Italian Mushroom Baked Shrimp
A vintage recipe that is perfect for a dinner party or easy weeknight dinner!
How We Enjoy a Family Vacation in New York City with Ages Ranging 10 to 49!
We actually like vacationing together as a family and spend lots of time planning so that everyone enjoys themselves. This year, we finally took the plunge and headed to NYC! You will find quick tips for a good experience and the low-down on our itinerary.
Our Nearly Famous Gift Guide Volume 2
Must-Have gifts for all of your favorite people and a few things to add to your personal list! Stocking stuffers, family gifts, and more!
12 White Elephant & Hostess Gifts That are So Good, That’s All You’ll Need
Finding the right White Elephant and Hostess Gifts can be daunting. We have done the work for you with these perfect gift ideas.
6 Teen Gifts That Don’t
Need some great ideas for gifts for your teen? We get it! Below are some really fantastic gift ideas that MAY get you a positive response from your moody teenager.
Cut-Out Cookies
This is a vintage recipe and it’s delicious. My grandmother told me it was her home-economics teacher’s recipe and we have adopted it as our family recipe. I have so many memories of making these cookies with my mom and grandmother over the years and I cherish those memories so much.
Our Nearly Famous Gift Guide
There is a huge dopamine hit for us in finding and giving the perfect gift. They need to be treasures, people! Our process? We are constantly on the lookout for awesomeness…everywhere. This takes us back to our retail days, where finding that special something was what we did well. It’s nice to do this together again and we are excited to share! Check out our Holiday Gift Guide that went viral on Substack!
Mistletoe, Wreaths, and Holiday Decor Obsessions
We LOVE the holidays and for us, that typically means after Thanksgiving. So, we know this holiday decor post is a little early. These great finds were so good, we couldn’t help ourselves.
Our Family Favorite Cranberry Relish
There are cranberry sauce people and there are cranberry relish people. My mom is a cranberry relish person and this is the recipe she always serves with her turkey. It’s the perfect blend of tart and sweet. This recipe makes a large batch so you can half it or freeze half if you serve turkey for Christmas as well. It freezes well!
Spooky Halloween Banner Project, Family Friendly
I could say that I love simple holiday crafts of this type. This is a common thread between Christine and I because we only share things we love. How about, try this spooky little Halloween project. It’s fun way to spend 20 minutes with your kids.
Weeknight Wonder Sauce
My kid approved beef ragu sauce has been developed over time to make it irresistible to my picky teenager who needs LOTS of calories.