by Nindo Mom | Oct 9, 2011 | Holiday, Shopping
At my house, we love celebrating the holidays. So of course, when we see all the brightly colored holiday treats in the grocery store, they’re ever so tempting: from fluorescent frosted cupcakes, cookies decorated with a rainbow of sprinkles, lollipops...
by Nindo Mom | Jun 11, 2011 | Dessert Recipes, Holiday, Recipes
Earlier this summer, my 10-year-old son discovered the joys of Starbucks’ Caramel Frappuccino–and my wallet discovered the “joy” of dropping 5 bucks on a single coffee drink. So, as usual, I decided to come up with a recipe that I could make at...
by Nindo Mom | Apr 28, 2011 | Holiday
No, I’m not kidding. Change doesn’t have to be big, after all–it just has to be “different.” When I’m thinking about gift-giving, I always consider first how I can change the recipients life for the better. It’s what...
by Nindo Mom | Apr 14, 2011 | Holiday, Kids
So you’ve decided to help the Easter Bunny out this year by choosing your child’s Easter Basket. Good for you! (It’s really the least you can do, considering he doesn’t get the same “milk and cookies” treatment that Santa Claus...
by Nindo Mom | Apr 9, 2011 | Holiday, Kids, Shopping
I’m kinda lucky. My son, who is now 10, has never been as voracious a candy-lover as I am. I’m sure this will serve him well as he grows into adulthood, as it will be easier to focus more on the healthy stuff without having to think about it. Don’t...
by Nindo Mom | Feb 16, 2011 | Holiday, Just for Fun, Kids
Originally known as George Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day is not a day that Americans honor all their past presidents. Presidents’ Day falls on the third Monday of February each year; in 2011, Presidents’ Day is February 21. I’ll...