My oldest daughter, who is in 1st grade, is quite the accomplished reader. I love that she begs to read “just one more book” before bedtime and always seems to sneak in a few more pages when I’m not looking. So when new books appear on her Christmas list, I am delighted to oblige. She … Read more
Even as a child, I always loved Family Game Night. Spending time with my family was always a treat (and it didn’t hurt if I won a game or two). Now, I love carrying on that tradition with my own girls and am always thrilled when a find a new game to share. Remember the … Read more
My daughters are surrounded with electronics these days. Between the iPad, Leapster, Nintendo DS and Wii, my girls have the opportunity to be “plugged in” for both educational and interactive play. That being said, the majority of their time is actually spent in imaginative play with their wooden kitchen, playsets, dress up costumes and baby … Read more
Last year, we were so excited to have some Elf Magic in our home during the holiday season. As soon as the last piece of turkey was eaten on Thanksgiving Day, my daughters were both looking for our elf friend and began leaving notes in hopes that their wish would be heard by the big … Read more
With the weather getting colder, I have been looking for more fun indoor activities for my daughters. One of the things we love best is movie night! There is just something about snuggling on the sofa with a cozy blanket, popcorn and a good movie to make everything right with the World! Because the holidays … Read more
The weather here in New Orleans has finally gotten colder (we even had to wear a jacket today!), so it is getting easier to find my Christmas spirit! Last weekend, we started shopping for gifts, putting up our holiday decorations, unpacking our winter clothes and breaking out the Christmas music and DVDs. While our favorites … Read more