A good night's sleep ranks very high on my list of favorite things and my bed is one of my favorite places in the whole wide world.  We value sleep in our family and try to make sure the entire family gets a good night's rest every night.  There are several ways we accomplish this.  One is with a set bedtime and routine which includes reading before the lights are turned out.  Blackout curtains … [Read more...]

My kids are getting older.  It's making it much harder to shop for Christmas.  Gone are the days when little toys are wrapped and placed in abundance under the tree. With big ticket items on their wish lists, the number of presents to open on Christmas morning drops dramatically.  Still, I try to find things they'll really love, and my specialty is unique items they don't even know exist.  This … [Read more...]