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Some Kids With Autism May Not Understand Christmas

In general, kids who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to have difficulty with social concepts. Many kids with an ASD can be extremely logical in their thought processes. Together, this can make it hard for them to understand the connections between Santa, Christ, and the Christmas traditions that most families participate in. Every year, there are a lot of little kids who are excited by the prospect of Santa coming to their house on Christmas Eve. Parents tell their children about Santa, and the youngest kids believe with all their hearts that Santa is real. When they get … Continue reading →

3 Tips for Blogging Professionally

Blogs were first written by those who wanted to share their thoughts, family photos and stories with a small group of people. Most were used to chronicle the lives of person writing the blog. Blogs caught on due to the friendly nature and transparency of the authors. The popularity mounted and soon they evolved into the realm of making money. Once a blogger earns an income from her blog she becomes a professional blogger. When blogs were first conceived I am sure no one ever thought it would give rise to professional bloggers making a living reviewing products and chronicling … Continue reading →

The Final Frugal Decorating Touch

Today I have shared with you an Under $3.00 Decorating Idea, as well as an Under $5.00 Decorating Idea. I really hope they helped you feel creative and got your mind busy thinking about what projects you would like to try. I am here to wrap it up and show you my favorite piece that became the final touch to a very decorative and complete mantle display. I love the way it turned out. I often share articles with you, where I give ideas, but perhaps do not show off examples. In my article More Frugal Decorating with Flea Market … Continue reading →

Under $5.00 Decorating Idea

After sharing my cool Under $3.00 Decorating Idea, I could hardly go on, without also sharing the one that cost me under $5.00. Several ideas for this project were shared in Frugal Decorating with Flea Market Finds, though all of these items that you see were made from items found at the Dollar Store. The way this project got started, was that I had gone to the dollar store and purchased several different items to try to make some decorations for my living room. For the entire candle projects all together, I only paid $8.00. One candle set was under … Continue reading →

Frugal Decorating with Pine Cones

As you may know from some of my other blogs, our family is in the middle of a move. We found a nice little house in a more rural area. The house comes with two acres of mostly woods. We just can’t wait to move in. Well, yesterday, we drove out to the house to meet with our agent. On the way over to the house, my husband and I discussed holiday decorating. We’ve haven’t really gotten started, because of the move. I started doing a little bit with cranberries, and I liked the warm, natural appeal. While we were … Continue reading →

Disney Patents Virtual Cake Toppers

As Disney has been experimenting more and more with augmented reality, I’ve tried to imagine scenarios in which the company could put it to use. My focus has always been on the Disney Parks, on how it could allow guests to further interact with exhibits. Apparently, Walt Disney Co. itself has been focusing more on how they can augment our food. Technology website Gizmag details a recently filed patent by the Disney Company, one that covers the use of augmented reality for cakes. That’s right, cakes. Gizmag says that most of what’s on the patent is still theoretical, but it … Continue reading →

Planning a Princess Tea on a Pauper’s Budget, Part 1

Little girls and tea parties conjure up sweet images of gloved hands, tea hats, and plush table settings. A tea party is not complete without fancy tea cakes and sandwiches served alongside raspberry tea in delicate teacups. A tea party without elegance is like a princess without a crown. Is it possible to throw a princess tea that does not send your wallet to the dungeon? It will take creativity and planning but with these tips you can please your princess and stay on budget. The solutions provided use items available at the dollar store or discount store. Do not … Continue reading →

Home Decor Shopping on a Budget

Being a new home owner of less than a year, I have done quite a bit of shopping for our home. When I moved in my husband had a few items, and I l luckily had inherited a lot of furniture from my grandmother. I inherited some essentials such as a kitchen table, a buffet (perfect for our TV, DVD player, etc), and a leather chair. My husband had a couch and I had a bed and some bookcases. To fill in the gaps there were several other items that we needed. To name a few, we needed more lamps, … Continue reading →

Disney Printables

My husband and I have been living in our house for seven months now and I have yet to hang up any of our decorations. I admit that laziness is a contributing factor, but a main reason why I haven’t done so is that I’m not very good at anything crafty, decorations included. It’s hard for me to look at a blank wall and know what should go where, so I have the same problems scrap booking, designing room layouts, or even decorating cookies. That’s probably why I never noticed just how many cool craft features Disney has on its … Continue reading →

Appley Ever After: Enjoying Fall Apples With Your Baby

I love fall apples. They are crisp and new, a little tart, a little sweet. They are a delight in every way, and so different from the dull apples that you find on store shelves at the beginning of spring. There are so many ways to celebrate fall with your baby. How can you enjoy fall apples? Visit a farmer’s market or even a local apple farm. In our area, this means a drive, but if you have a little one who is up to the challenge, put him in the baby carrier and head out apple picking! It’s never … Continue reading →