Are they books or are they toys? It’s a bit difficult to niche Klutz into any one category. There may be a need to create a new category, one just for Klutz’s creative play options and the sheer joy their entertaining products offer for children and adults alike. My favorites are the DIY style craft […]
My love of nature and all the beauty produced by our wonderful earth is something I always like to share with my children. Each year we garden together and work on the farm, but though I have many plants indoors and out selected more for their aesthetic properties, I had yet to involve them in […]
Turkey Meatballs are perfect for a quick tasty dinner or for any holiday gathering! Turkey Meatballs Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 2 pounds ground turkey 1 ½ cups fresh white bread crumbs ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped ½ cup San-J Asian BBQ Sauce 2 eggs, beaten 1 Tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced 1 ½ cups San-J […]
When I need ideas for gift-giving, I’m also on the look-out for quality toys that inspire creative play. That’s not always easy to find in one spot, though. Many stores offer a hodge-podge of wonderful items, but it’s nice to be able to visit an online retailer like HearthSong, who is committed to recommending top-notch […]
What holds you back from setting or keeping your goal of having an inexpensive Christmas? Everyone likes to save money, but, somehow the idea of doing so during Christmas time is enough to make even the bargain shopper take pause. Even with holiday sales and Black Friday deals, it’s easy to let guilt or insecurities […]
Every holiday season I look for simple craft idea suitable for stocking stuffers or to have on hand for impromptu gifts. This year I found a new favorite in the Scotch Duct Tape DIY Crayon Roll. It’s super simple to create and makes an adorable present for any child on your holiday gift list. The […]
Jingle the Husky Pup warmed our hearts from the time we saw his adorable, plush face smiling up at us from his Hallmark Interactive Story Buddy box. But when he stared “talking” our hearts melted straight to mush. This little cutie certainly found a permanent spot in our rural home! You see, even though Jingle […]
We’re all familiar with the terms “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” but how about “Giving Tuesday?” Haven’t heard of it? Well, neither did I until recently, but I’m super glad I did, because I think it’s a lovely day worth cheering about! Giving Tuesday is a new movement to celebrate giving and encourage more, better […]
My favorite board games to purchase for our family are ones that have some type of educational aspect. Whether it’s using logic, memory recall, or offering enhancement of their math skills, I’m certainly in favor of adding fun, new learning-friendly games to our collection. I was slightly hesitant, wondering if Triple Talk, a fast-paced card […]










