Remembering during the holidays

Losing a loved one is never easy. The holidays can be a difficult time for families that have recently suffered a lost.

It’s only natural to want to find ways to honor your loved ones memory during the holiday season. After all, many of our holiday celebrations focus on family. It’s important to take time to honor your loved ones memory in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Christmas.

Every year during the holidays, I light a candle in memory of my parents and youngest daughter. For centuries people around the world have burned candles in remembrance of loved ones  and to recall the light of the departed’s soul. Read more…

                

By Shawn DesRochers

Are you in a never ending rush to get out the door for work on time,but find yourself limited on bathroom time usage, because you share your bathroom with two women. Why not save time by shaving in the shower.

Not only  does shaving in the shower save time, but it eliminates the need to clean the sink. And shaving in the shower opens your pores, softens whiskers, and allows the hair to be shaved closer. The only drawback to shaving in the shower is  finding a good fog-proof mirror with light.

The Fogless shower mirror from ToiletTree is your answer to shower shaving. Read more…

                

Organic Toys for Christmas

This soft and cuddly doll is sure to become your little girl’s next favorite doll. Perfectly packaged in a signature gift box, made with recycled paper, Good Earth Fairy is ready for Christmas gift giving.

The Good Earth Fairy Doll, by miYim, is a 12″ natural cotton rag doll.  We found her to be well crafted and full of charm. She has soft organic cotton skin, beautiful yellow rope hair and soft green leaf wings. Read more…

                

Cuddly, and comforting  Pacimals are the perfect holiday gift for new moms and babies.  Each huggable friend encourage baby’s motor skills while keeping the “Paci” securely within baby’s reach.

Pacimals are jointed so tiny fingers can curl around their buddy and snuggle closer.

When baby is ready to stop using the pacifier altogether, the ring can be removed without harming the toy so the stuffed toy remains a source of comfort.

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With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about affordable gift ideas.

When my children were young they loved Play-Doh. Whether playing with cookie cutters or  Play-Doh play-sets, it always provided this with hours of fun. In fact I don’t think I have ever met a child who didn’t like Play-Doh.

The Play-Doh Twirl ‘N Top Pizza Shop is a very affordable gift idea that will provide children with the fun they have come to know with Play-Doh.

This set was recently named one of Disney Family-fun magazine’s Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Award winners and it easy to see why. Read more…

                

Bake up Christmas fun with the new Easy-Bake Oven

Ask today’s moms about their favorite childhood toys, and there’s a good chance they’ll mention the Easy-Bake Oven. The 2011 Easy Bake Ultimate Oven
still has the charm it did 48 years ago.

Some history: The first Easy-Bake Oven was invented by Ronald Howes and introduced in 1963 by Kenner Products (now a subsidiary of Hasbro) . The original Easy-Bake Oven was heated by two 100 watt incandescent lightbulbs, and was designed to resemble a conventional oven.

Over the years, the Easy Bake oven has known many modifications and redesigns. The first major change to the Easy Bake Oven occurred in 1969 when the Premier EASY-BAKE Oven was released. Read more…