50 Thrifty Father's Day Gifts Under $10

Father's Day usually finds me with more men to buy for than money in my purse. I love giving gifts to husband, dad, father-in-law, grandfather, step-dad, uncles, brothers, our parish priest and all the special dads in my life. But I also need to feed the kiddies. So my Father's Day shopping focuses on budget. Here are 50 Father's Day Gifts Under $10

Best Mothers Day Gifts for Moms, Girlfriends and Wives

 Men often put off shopping for the holidays, a leetle late. Take Mother's Day, for example. Are you a grab and dash guy? At the last minute, scooping up chocolates and flowers. Boring. And not very thoughtful for mom or the mother of your children. Here are Valentine gift suggestions for her that will delight. There are two important rules of thumb to remember when shopping for women. First, we can spot a 'quick grab' gift with no thought involved a mile away. Read on Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Mothers and Wives

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Candy Alternative Easter Baskets, Healthy Holiday Treat Recipes

I know, Cadbury Creme Eggs are to die for. Peeps are an Easter staple. But really, why must Easter baskets overflow with candy? Holidays seems to involve increasingly more sweets and junk food. With one in three kids overweight or obese, says KidsHealth, it's time to rethink our sweets craze. I've been dieting and lost 96 pounds by substituting sweets with healthy alternatives. Here are good-for-you Easter treat and snack recipes. Healthy Easter Snack and Treat Recipes

Cheap, Educational Stocking Stuffers for Kids

I have to laugh when I see what stores tout as "cheap" stocking stuffers. I don't consider anything over $5 "cheap" especially not for stocking presents which are typically filler gifts. If my child is getting three or four bigger, pricier gifts under the tree, I can't afford to spend big on the stocking, too. Having four kids to shop for, Christmas is crazy-expensive enough without the stockings.  Read more

Cyber Week Shopping and "Upgrade Your Parents Browser" Day Tips

Cyber Week Shopping and "Upgrade Your Parents Browser" Day Tips Cyber Monday , the biggest online shopping event, kicks off on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Cyber Week is like Black Friday, except that it happens at your computer and not in a store. Many people like cyber shopping: no standing in line, no dodging pushy shoppers, no tired feet, no need to get up early or deal with the chaos. Cyber shopping requires some finesse and lots of caution, though. Here are tips to make your Cyber Week merry. Read on...

Top 10 Gifts for Senior Citizens and Homebound

The holidays are essential to me for emotional well-being! I am fortunate to have a A+ husband of 25 years with whom I share 4 amazingly wonderful children and acres of lovely memories. Some folks aren't so fortunate. Circumstances and age prevent them with being with loved ones. Here is my diy gift-giving guide for the homebound, elderly, senior citizens, shut-in and lonely. Read on...

Easy to Make, Inexpensive Children's Baking Set

Inexpensive holidays gifts for children. Diy baker's kit. Easy, inexpensive holiday gifts. Here's how to make a Christmas baking kit for children. Read on...

Best Books for Infants and Toddlers

Best ABC Books to Teach Letters of the Alphabet to Children
There are literally hundreds of ABC books to teach letters of the alphabet to children. Authors and illustrators across the genre spectrum have written ABC books for children. Here are my recommendations for best ABC books, based on words and pictures. Read More