Great Wolf Lodge invited my family to preview a new interactive game two weekends ago. I somehow managed to keep it a secret from the kids (I’m terrible at keeping surprises!). I packed their clothes, PJs, and swimsuits when they were at school. We told them we were going on an errand and would be […]
Give Education: Keep kids in school, save money, and John Legend
Last week I had the honor of being a part of a small bloggers’ roundtable with P&G U.S. Marketing Manager, Jim Leish, President of Communities in Schools, Dan Cardinali, and Grammy award winning artist and philanthropist, John Legend. (yes, that John Legend) John Legend is raising awareness using his voice (and what a voice […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
To all my readers who are moms-I hope you have a Happy Mother’s Day! I hope those of you who aren’t moms are taking time to celebrate your own moms this Mother’s Day. I woke up to smiling faces, breakfast in bed (gluten free scones-yum!), and handmade gifts from the girls. My husband and kids […]
DC Week: Money and Social Media
Do you talk about money online? Do you use social media to get discounts? Then you’re among millions of social media users who are using social media to manage and save money. If you’re in the DC area, join me for a lively discussion with a mix of financial literacy and personal finance experts, bloggers […]
The Post Holiday Donation Run
I’ve noticed a trend among my friends and family. I saw a slew of Facebook updates, posts on my fav message board, and conversations with people who were cleaning up after the holidays ended. We spent awhile over the last few days integrating all the new toys and things we were given into the house. I […]
To Regift Or Not To Regift
If you are like most people you received a good number of holiday presents. I’m hoping that your family and friends bought you things that are useful, and well-loved. Chances are likely that you received at least one present that is nice, but just isn’t for you. Gifts like holiday decor, a gaudy sweater, or […]
How to Host a Sweet Swap
I attended my new favorite Holiday Party this year. A Sweet Swap. It was organized by a friend who did a fabulous job of sending out invites, getting everyone to RSVP on time, and getting us to tell her what we were making. She hosted and fed us yummy soup, bread and salad along with […]
It’s the Holiday Saleson
This year it seems more than other holiday I’m getting a ton of emails, mail, and coupons for SALES. I get it, the economy isn’t that great, consumer confidence is down (where’s my portion of that $700+ billion?), and people are spending less. In my not-so-humble opinion that’s a good thing. Most of us were […]
