Budget Friendly Stocking Stuffers From A Toy Garden

Yazan: CanCan | 14 November 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: Favorite Things, Frugal, Green, Reviews, Toys, Videos

Will you be on the road this Christmas, or simply need to spend less on gifts this time around?
For 2009 I have made it my mission to track down low-cost, big impact gifts that are friendly to the budget but won’t give you a reputation as a cheapskate!
Making the Christmas stocking an exciting part of [...]

Custom Decor

Yazan: CanCan | 29 October 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Coupon codes, Mom stuff, Reviews

Danielson Designs, a U.S. company that sells custom decorative signs and frames, caught my attention when they emailed me an image of a custom sign they designed for my family.

They kindly invited me to personalize a sign or frame on their website, The Studio - Custom Décor So Simple it’s Stunning.
I had a great time [...]

Holiday Baking- Cinnamon Ornaments

Yazan: CanCan | 22 December 2008 | 5 Comments
Categories: Recipes

I am in the middle of holiday baking right now. I’m having a “gala” at my house on Christmas Eve, playing hostess to I think 20 guests.
I ran out of flour so I’m waiting for hubs to get back from the store. I need 12 more cups!
Have you ever made Cinnamon Spice Ornaments?
The ornaments [...]

Jojo’s Christmas Program

Yazan: CanCan | 19 December 2008 | 11 Comments
Categories: CanCan, Jojo, Uncategorized

Jojo is 4-years-old, in pre-k now, and I have to say that this year’s Christmas program is the weirdest to date.
Granted, he has only been in one other Christmas program, but see if you agree.
Firstly, I got a mysterious note that Jojo needed green clothes and “a tail” for his costume. No one told me [...]

Santa Claus is Comming…To Laos?

Yazan: CanCan | 18 December 2008 | 8 Comments
Categories: Deaky Deke, Jojo

A few days ago Jojo told me that he wants to go back to Alabama, because Santa Claus doesn’t come to Laos.
I’m not sure where he got his information; I guess it might be difficult for Santa to get the necessary travel documents, visas, passports, etc that he would need to enter Laos. Just about [...]

Soaping with the Soap Queen!

Yazan: CanCan | 09 December 2008 | 164 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Giveaways, Mom stuff, Reviews

Eight or nine years ago I tried to make home made oatmeal soap for my sister-in-law for a Christmas gift.
In hindsight, I probably didn’t grind the oatmeal up finely enough, and also in hindsight, my in-laws don’t seem to particularly care for the gifts that I select. I’m still digesting that lesson.
But, I do [...]

Easy, Personalized Gifts from Lulu.com

Yazan: CanCan | 07 December 2008 | 32 Comments
Categories: Books for children, Giveaways, Mom stuff, Reviews

Lulu.com is an easy to use and innovative Web site that allows users to create their own cookbooks, photo books, calendars and other digital content with professional quality for less than $30.
Lulu.com is a one stop shop where you can easily create a story with illustrations for their child or with their child.
You can help [...]

Deck the Halls with Taraluna

Yazan: CanCan | 29 November 2008 | 174 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Green, Reviews

I put up the Christmas tree today, with much enthusiastic help from my 4-year-old son Jojo.
This year we added some new ornaments to our collection from Taraluna Fair Trade, Organic, and Green Gifts.
Jojo was excited when he saw these new decorations!
These beautiful hand-beaded ornaments are made by artisans in India, under fair trade conditions.
I [...]

Gifts for a Happy Holiday, 2008

Yazan: CanCan | 23 November 2008 | 3 Comments
Categories: Green

Mom Most Traveled has scouted some products to help your family have a meaningful and responsible Christmas!

This Advent Calendar by HABA is unique because as each of the 24 drawers opens to reveal a wooden figure, it also includes games to play while waiting for Christmas to arrive!
$35.99 at KangarooBoo

This needle felted Nativity Set is [...]

You CAN Make This!

Yazan: CanCan | 19 November 2008 | 82 Comments
Categories: Coupon codes, Giveaways, Mom stuff, Reviews

I love the idea of giving home made gifts for Christmas, but some of us don’t have any special crafting skills! I’m raising my hand here!
Not everyone can sew heirloom garments or carve wooden toys, but YouCanMakeThis.com is foolproof in allowing you (yes, you!) to make a delightful homemade gift that will wow the recipient
For [...]