Month: February 2009
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Birthday Party Dilemma
When did birthday parties become such a costly proposition? When we were younger, it was just a group of friends hanging out and eating cake. Now it seems you need a second mortgage to pay for the latest and greatest play space affair!
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Valentines, Let’s Reclaim the Day!
Do you believe that Valentine’s Day is a made-up holiday designed to steal your money and stress your relationships? Do you refuse to celebrate each year? Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about flowers and gifts and restaurant reservations. Reclaim the day as a day of love without all of the “stuff.” It’s a…
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The Littlest Birds Sing the Prettiest Songs
Bug received a harmonica as a party favor last week. It’s a real harmonica and could have been my worst nightmare, except that I love that my son loves music. Music is important to me and has been a constant part of both of my kids’ lives since the earliest days of my pregnancies. So,…