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What Not to Get Your Mom for Her Birthday

We all can agree. Moms are the hardest people to shop for. You don’t want to let your mom down on her birthday (Hey, I thought those chore coupons were a nice gesture. Apparently not.). Looking back, I realize just how hard my mother worked to earn that prestigious title of “Mom.” She always took care of me and my sisters with kindness and patience, even when she probably wanted to throw us off a cliff. Make sure your mom has a good birthday by avoiding some of these “mom gift” cliches and faux pas.

May 22, 2013 kidnews

Post Birthday Party Emotions from Mom on the Run

I am in a trance. I think it’s the post birthday party let down. It might just be plain exhaustion. Every six months or so I swear up and down that I am not planning, shopping for or hosting another birthday party. Then the friggen bomb drops and I can’t say no to that sweet little face telling me their dream day.

April 26, 2012 ali

I Wonder if My Kids Will Remember What a Bookstore Is?

In a few short weeks I will have a sassy seven year old. As each birthday approaches I struggle with not only what gift to get for my child, but how much to spend on said gift. I realize this sounds like I’m a a conflicted person, coming from a woman who writes a blog about toys.

September 12, 2011 ali

“Go-to-Gifts” and Why You Need Them (Trust Me – You Do Need Them)

April showers bring May flowers; AND lots and lots of birthdays. I feel like every other day one of my kids is waving some really cute, fanciful invitation in my face. My kids love birthday parties, and keep careful track of the date and times so as not to miss a single one (I wish I was joking).

May 4, 2011 ali