The Junior Chef Bake Set in a Box is a great present for the little assistant cooks in a family. Made by Schylling Toys, the miniature baking kit is designed to be used for real cooking in a real kitchen (with a parent’s help, of course). My daughters loved it!
How to NOT decorate for Christmas
While it is an exceptionally inexpensive way to make the house more festive for the holidays, it wouldn’t be my FIRST recommendation for cheap Christmas decor. What happened? We were doing school Friday morning and I had a paper craft kit for the kids. They each got a gingerbread house cut out and several paper […]
November 2009 Author Memo – Announcing Ebook Program and Forum Reset
I know I just sent out a nice big memo last month but I have two exciting announcements.
Forums Restarted
We now have site-integrated forums after our last forums would not move to the new server correctly.
Untrained Housewife Holiday Gift Guide: 2009 Children’s Book Edition
Take a look at the children’s books that have been reviewed by Untrained Housewife authors in preparation for the 2009 Holiday Season. See a recap of these reviews to help you select a book for your kids!
Five Great Gifts for Dad: Gift Ideas for Fathers for Christmas
Wondering what gift to give Dad for Christmas? If you want something different from the same old sweater getting wrapped up as a present for Dad, here is the answer. Read on to find 5 great gifts for fathers for Christmas.
Review of Chic Canvas Prints: A Distinctive, Sophisticated Holiday Gift
Finding a unique gift for the holidays can be quite challenging at times. Chic Canvas makes it easy by creating a canvas for a favorite photograph as a beautiful alternative to the typical picture frame or photo album. The canvas captures your memories in a sophisticated and exceptional way, creating a special gift that will be enjoyed for many years.
Frugal Gifts for the Holidays: Theme Packs
Looking for frugal holiday gift ideas? Being economical doesn’t mean you have to be cheap, but rather creative! Assembling a theme pack is a great way to create a gift that’s semi-homemade. If you’re looking for something unique to give the special people in your life, here are some ideas to get you started!
Decorate Your Space with Flair4all Wall Decals
One of the best things about having your own personal space, room or office is all the decorating possibilities. It’s an opportunity to make an area that you spend much of your time in a haven all your own. This idea isn’t lost on my 10-year-old daughter who wanted to give her room an update with a more grown-up feel. We began to look for ideas.
Kitschy Vintage-Style Jessie Steele Kitchen Apron – Review
Apron collecting is one of my favorite pastimes. Apparently it has become interesting to other people too, because finding vintage aprons in good shape seems to have become next to impossible in my area.
“Girl Talk”: A Review of a Christian Devotions Book for Teenager Girls
Girl Talk: 52 Weekly Devotions is a Christian devotion book for teen girls, with activities and questions for each day. The book itself presents interesting life challenges for new teens to consider.
Book Review – The Berenstain Bears’ Christmas Tree by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Add warmth to holiday reading with your child and learn about the importance of celebrating the spirit of sharing and thoughtfulness this year with the beautifully illustrated and well-written Berenstain Bears’ Christmas Tree.
Making A Simple Cloth Doll from a Kit: A Review of Miss Poppet from Historical Folk Toys
The Miss Poppet Cloth Doll Kit from Historical Folk Toys is a great kit for a parent to make a traditional-style cloth doll for their child. It is also simple enough for older children to make for themselves.
