Giving New Definition to The Soft Shape Sorter

Giving New Definition to The Soft Shape Sorter

You don’t have to be a parent too long before you realize that kids instinctively like sticking things in other things. Without delving into the old electrical outlet chestnut, let’s just say there’s truth in the stereotypes. So I’m totally...
A Very Merry Binky To You

A Very Merry Binky To You

Neither of my kids took a binky, which was frustrating until now that I see friends trying to coax their toddlers’ pacifiers out of their mouths to give to Santa or The Binky Elf. (Who knew?)  I also might have been the last to learn that binky clips are...
Pot Luck-y

Pot Luck-y

The next time I show up at a friend’s holiday gathering with a delightful, home-baked pie…wait, let me start again. The next time I show up at a friend’s holiday gathering with a delightful pie procured from the fabulous local bakery, I will not do...
I’d like to buy a vowel

I’d like to buy a vowel

Calling all word freaks who happen to dig cool jewelry: We’ve just found a loquacious charmer which speaks volumes about your percipience. A piece more rare than kunzites and zeugmas that won’t cost qintars and zolaties. It’s a Scrabble charm that...
When Not Just Any Old Stocking Will Do

When Not Just Any Old Stocking Will Do

Considering I grew up with a gorgeous handmade felt stocking given to me by my godmother, it’s not in me to settle for some $18.99 mass-produced one for my own kids. And so I’ve searched high and low to find the perfect Christmas stockings this...
Haul Out the Holly

Haul Out the Holly

So maybe you need a little Christmas, right this very minute – or maybe you’re doing your best Bah, Humbug every time you hear another round of Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer in the supermarket. If you’re in the former camp, you’re going to...
Hey, Snowflakes Really Are One-of-a-Kind

Hey, Snowflakes Really Are One-of-a-Kind

I’ve always been more of an artisan-made, crafty ornament type. I know, you’re not surprised, but shiny balls that come in the 30-pack from CVS are not really my style. I’d rather have fewer ornaments, each one special and beautiful. So when I came...