Gift Giving

Many of our military troops will not be home with their families for the holidays this year. Our soldiers deserve to be in our thoughts and prayers this Christmas season. They fight for our freedom and we owe them so much.I received a tribute to our US troops in my email in the form of a poem. This poem is a modified version of "Twas the Night Before Christmas." It is a heart-wrenching story of Santa coming down a chimney to visit a US soldier. I was very moved by it.Along with the poem came a request to share this tribute with everyone we ... Read Full Story

2008 Calendars are on the market and raring to go. Calendars are one of the best Christmas Gifts going, everyone needs one and loves to get them! Even if you're the lucky recipient of more than one, there are endless applications for them. This year's popular titles range from Hollywood Hunks like Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom , to the well loved swimsuit babes and then on to the politically maligning: The Out of Office Countdown . So often, my calendar purchasing experience has been trudging to the bookstore, only to find that all of the calendars have been picked over, with the most ... Read Full Story

Christmas is my favorite time of year. For me, one of the best parts is trying to find just the right gift or something unique. This year I thought I would share what Christmas gifts for mom I've found. There are ideas to fit any budget and interest. The best part is you can avoid the malls and do all of your shopping right here! Read Full Story

I don’t have kids. In fact, I probably never will, it’s just not something that interests me. But, I do know lots of people who do have little ones, and if you fall into that category, might I suggest a lovely Father’s Day gift for you! Now admittedly, this is a shameless family plug, my cousin’s wife, Teri Weidner illustrates children’s books, and her newest project, “Say Daddy!,” is out just in time for Father’s Day. Actually though, if you want to get the real scoop on the book, check out what my cousin, Chris Dahlen, had to say about it . He does ... Read Full Story

Sometimes it's nice to return to the basics! Wooden Toys - Consumers Favorite Wooden Toys for Toddlers and Children By Hope Pope Wooden toys still seem to be very popular. Here are a few wooden toys for toddlers and children that consumers have rated as excellent (5 stars). 1. BRIO Magnetic Farm Tunnel Recommended Age : 36 months - 6 years Product Description : ”Watch out in the tunnel! A sturdy tunnel decorated as a farmhouse with moving animal heads. When the train drives through the tunnel the magnetically operating farm animals look out!” Here's a Product Review : “Boy, was this one of ... Read Full Story