by Christina Refford | Party Ideas
With so much uncertainty around us right now, I understand that many of us may be feeling pretty determined to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the kids as normally as possible. . .especially since we now have SO MUCH TIME TOGETHER with them. And, luckily, there...
by Christina Refford | Books for Kids
As a life-long bookworm, I am always looking for ways to get my three teens to put down their phones and read more books. Sound familiar? Then check out the coolest, new-to-me concept in book publishing: Penguin Minis. These novels for teens and tweens are turning the...
by Christina Refford | Books for Kids
As a mom of three, I have loved few things as much as hearing the crazy stories my kids have dreamt up, or reading the creative things they choose to write on paper. And so I am super psyched to hear about a contest that rewards kids for their most imaginative story...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings, Doing Good
If the picture up top makes you think, Ack! That’s every room of my house, then you’re going to be so happy to learn about Second Chance Toys, an organization that will help you get those no-longer-wanted toys into the hands of kids who really do want them...
by Christina Refford | DIY, Beauty + Cosmetics
I think these DIY mason jar spa gift ideas are just so incredibly perfect for the holidays, Mother’s Day, anniversaries…you name it. I mean, is there anyone among us who could not use a little pampering right now? The way I see it, if you can’t...
by Christina Refford | Uncategorized
I am usually a big advocate for letting Thanksgiving have its own precious time before shifting my focus on to Christmas. But, with Thanksgiving falling so late in November this year, those of us who celebrate Christmas will want to have a cool Advent calendar ready...
by Christina Refford | Storage + Organization, Entertainment + Media
if you have ever “tidied” your home, said thank you to a book before putting it into the donate pile, or wondered whether that shirt you’re wearing still “sparks joy,” chances are you’ve been introduced to the Konmari method. And...
by Christina Refford | Books for Adults
Now that my kids are teens (sniff) and need less handholding to get through every second of the day, I’m trying to read more books instead of spending all my “down time” reading Facebook updates or watching Netflix. So at the start of 2018, I joined...
by Christina Refford | Kids
Wish you could slow the kids down just a little bit on Christmas morning? Then check out BugabooCity’s free printable Christmas Secret Decoder Wheel that will pause the tearing of wrapping paper long enough for your kids to play detective and find a...
by Christina Refford | Books for Adults, Doing Good
Still trying to figure out that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for that very, very special book lover in your life? Then hop on over to the Literature Lovers’ Holiday Auction by December 20. There, you can bid to win an incredible gift for someone on your holiday...