We’ve all heard “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” And believe me, I’m not anti-diamond. But I’ve also found it’s not always the most expensive jewelry that means the most to us. Originally, I wasn’t planning to post on Brain Candy today because we’re about to take Pharaoh, our Canine Companions for Independence pup, back for […]
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Okay, I admit to being a little sideways, so the “don’t buy” post in the Christmas Extravaganza is one of my favorites. Next year, I’ll try to do an even better job of warning you off certain dubious gifts. Enjoy and happy, happy holidays! If a man wants to wear jeans, he should wear jeans. […]
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Stocking stuffers…you either love ’em or hate ’em. I’m solidly in the love ’em camp. In fact, at our house, we save stockings for the very end of the gift opening experience. I always buy too many stocking stuffers for Smarty Boy and Tech Guy (oh yeah, Bad Dog and Pharaoh too. You should SEE […]
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Let’s just tell it like it is: buying for tween and teens is a B!TCH. I have one myself (the infamous Smarty Boy), and he gets harder and harder to buy for each year. Boys present a special challenge. So believe me when I tell you I’m no expert in this area, but here goes… […]
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Oh, gifts for foodies. Easy because there are so many options. Harder than hell because foodies can be so…well…picky. I’m a gal who’s happy to eat peanut butter on a saltine, so I don’t count myself as an expert. Regardless, these are some kitchen goodies and yummies I think would make any person happy! Maybe […]
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