by Nindo Mom | Feb 8, 2011 | Holiday
#1 Do you wait until the last minute to shop? Without fail, waiting until the last minute to finalize purchasing your gifts causes all kinds of problems–at least, it always seems that way, for me. When you wait too long to shop, the store always seems to be out...
by Nindo Mom | Jan 27, 2011 | Holiday, Just for Fun
When is the Chinese New Year in 2011? February 3 2011 is the beginning of the new year for the Chinese–specifically, it’s the start of the Year of the Rabbit. Reasons to Celebrate the Chinese New Year Even if you don’t happen to have any Chinese...
by Nindo Mom | Jan 8, 2011 | Holiday, Kids
Valentine’s Day is the next gift-giving holiday, and so it’s on my radar. I have a ten-year-old boy to buy for, and my mother. (Being a single mom, there’s no spousal or significant other gift to worry about.) I have always gotten my son gifts for...
by Nindo Mom | Dec 28, 2010 | Holiday
Is it just me, or is it almost depressing when Christmas is over? Many families spend a month or longer preparing for the holiday in one way or another. Many people plan their vacations and time off a year in advance. So when the Big Day finally comes, it seems like...
by Nindo Mom | Dec 24, 2010 | Breakfast, Holiday
Want to make a special breakfast for your family? Maybe it’s a special day. Or maybe your family has just been snowed in and you want to create some fun memories. Or, maybe you just want to try something new. This festive waffle recipe provides a familiar feel...
by Nindo Mom | Dec 23, 2010 | Holiday, Just for Fun
As a follow-up to yesterday’s crazy-popular post, Five Awesome Things to do When It Snows, please enjoy my five best ideas of truly ridiculous things to do when it snows: 1. Order lots and lots of food for delivery. There are lots of choices to meet the needs...