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I Spy Crazy People

When children spend at least 30 minutes in a car every day they find ways to entertain themselves. For my kids, what started out as an ordinary game of I Spy is now an obsessive hunt. What are they hunting? The title may give you a clue, but let me explain how this all came about.

The [...]

Gifts of the Heart

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

In our world of high tech gadgetry, the act of giving and receiving this time of year can become void of sentiment. I personally can’t wait to try out a few of our new Wii games, but sadly this time next year I doubt very much that I will recall [...]

The Great Elf Strike of 2010

This is Banana. He’s a proud member of Local Elf Union 1033.  That’s the east coast chapter.

He watches you. And doesn't blink. Ever.

He has serviced our family for several years now and has always been a diligent elf. This year, however, we have noticed a significant drop in productivity. We were not certain if it [...]

Because Santa Claus Is an Adulterous Prick

Or maybe not…

We are in full holiday swing, and this year it has been a great deal of fun watching the kids prepare for Santa’s arrival.  They are both getting into it with gusto! Bring on the twinkle lights! Decorate the tree! Bake cookies! Talk ad nauseum about the carrot we are going to leave [...]

A Thankful Thanksgiving

If you do not live in the Northeast your experience may be different, but I am certain that everyone in New England will agree:  from a marketing standpoint, the holiday season comes earlier and earlier every year. This year it began immediately following Halloween, with Christmas displays on the shelves and holiday songs on the [...]