#1: Assess the “annoyance factor.” Anything with an annoyance factor above “hmm, does that toy have an off switch?” should be immediately by-passed. Huge toys, loud toys, aggressive toys, or just plain “man that toy is annoying” toys.. move on. #2: Assess the “in the hands of a boy” factor. Even if it already not annoying on its own, a young boy can make it so. If you don’t have …
November 2009
Give-Thanks-Giving: A Gift of Giving
Wrapping up the one-year bloggiversary celebration, I’m finishing this up with a giveaway of sorts. Inspired by other giving bloggers around the blogosphere this month, and also by the 30 Day Giving Challenge, I’ll be giving away a donation, to the winner’s favorite charity. At the same time, I’ll be passing on to the selected winner a small token of my appreciation – a $25 gift card to Gevalia Coffee …
Give-Thanks-Giving: Holiday Crafts and Fun Stuff
The most fun part about the holidays as far asĀ my kids are concerned is the crafts, the decorating and the activities. Well, unless there are presents. But otherwise it the crafts and fun stuff. To be honest, I quite like it, too. And I always like finding new crafts and ideas online to keep things fresh & exciting. The kids and I are doing something new this year and …