Why is it sooooo hard to buy gifts for men? Every year I agonize over what to get Dr. G., not to mention our respective dads. You ask any of them what they want and the answer is always, “I don’t know.” And really. They. Don’t. Know. Sigh. Clothes are tricky (at least pants), most […]
Archives for November 2012
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Gifts for Her
I love shopping for women, whether it’s moms, sisters, friends, etc. Because it’s kind of like shopping for yourself, no? So of all the gift guides, this one was the most fun to put together … and for anyone still looking to buy this girl a gift, know that I would be happy to receive any of […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Gifts for Girls
I’ll offer the same caveat with my gift guide for girls as I did for the boys guide. Mimi is 18 months old (in a week) and pretty much every little girl we have to buy for is under the age of 5, so most of these items are geared towards younger girls … think […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Gifts for Boys (and Giveaway!)
As the mom to a six-year-old, it shouldn’t be too surprising that most of these gift ideas are geared toward boys between the ages of 5-12. It is the boy demographic I’m used to shopping for and, frankly, is the only one really on my radar, since we don’t have any baby (or teenage) boys […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Gifts For Teachers
I don’t know about you, but buying gifts for my kids’ teachers is pretty stressful. Do you get something personal, or something neutral? Do you spend a little more than you would normally would, as way of showing how much you appreciate them? Or does it look like you’re trying too hard (or trying to […]
Meal Planning: Week of Nov. 25
It’s so good to be home! While I enjoy visiting with my in-laws, I don’t always eat the healthiest when we’re down there. From fast food dinners on the drive down (plus pilfered Halloween candy, to ease the stress of a horrible 9-hour drive) to a pancake brunch to, oh yeah, Thanksgiving, I definitely veered […]
The Holiday Gift Guide is Coming!
Stay tuned next week for the first Keeping Mommy Sane Holiday Gift Guide! From Monday through Friday, I’ll share some of my top gift recommendations for the special people on your holiday shopping list – and there may be a giveaway or two! Tomorrow we’ll start with what I think is one of the most […]