Geek up the tree with ninjas, vampires, superheroes, and Jedi
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: three sneaky ninjas.Also: ten caped crusaders, nine Star Wars figures, two vampires, and a well-muscled werewolf in a fir tree. The husband and wife team of Itty Bitty Wood Shoppe on Etsy is best known for highly...
Planes, trains, and automobiles: 3 of the coolest eco-friendly toys this holiday
If you are shopping for a vehicle-obsessed child who can't wait to get more Things That Go, you're in luck. This holiday, some of our favorite small companies are offering such cool, eco-friendly toys that fly, choo-choo, and zip--with a little kid-power of course....
Is an American Express Platinum Card really worth it? Here’s the scoop.
I am a frequent business traveler, an entertainment junkie (jazz hands!) and a big fan of not cooking on special occasions when a great restaurant can do it for me. That's why I've been an American Express Platinum holder for a long time. I know, I know, it sounds...
Christmas cards go photobooth fabulous
How many of us are currently stressing out about our Christmas cards? Do we take pictures of the family? Do we keep it simple with card stock designs? Colorful? Plain? Traditional? Modern? Ahhh! Too many decisions! Well, let me give you some excellent advice...
FEED the world: let them know it’s Christmas time
In honor of World AIDS Day today, there's a lot you can do. It can be as simple as signing a petition to keep funding for AIDS treatment and prevention going to save the lives of moms and babies. It can be talking to your kids about AIDS and how far we've come with...
Serve up some very happy holidays with personalized plates
I adore everything about the holidays, especially decorating. Growing up in my family, prepping the house pretty much stopped at setting out the menorah. Now that I'm in charge, I love decking out our home with a cozy all-holidays-welcome vibe--especially when it...
Toys in a flash (flash sale, that is)
I love flash toy sales before the holidays. If you're on the ball, you can score really top-quality brands at a portion of their regular prices. (You already know that, if you've been following us through the Cyber Monday madness this week!) Shipping can get...
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Wallpaper that’s easy on the eyes and easier to install
When decorating a new baby's room, most people don't think, wallpaper. Even if you do decide to entertain the thought, how many of us these days have the slightest clue how to hang it? I'm not saying that this wallpaper hangs itself, but I am saying that it's...
A mountain of cool gift ideas from the Adirondacks
I have never been to Glens Falls, NY--and to be honest, I hadn't actually heard of it either. But after discovering this amazing little shop that's a celebration of everything that indie small-town America stands for, I'm ready to road trip up there. Or at least hit...