Top 10 (plus a Few) Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys

Let me preface this article by saying that I have two sons, one husband and four brothers, so I have Christmas shopped for teen boys for about 25 years or so! The style of gift they ask for has changed over the years, for teen boys, as technology changes, but the content has stayed very much the same! Top presents for teen boys

Health Experts Warn Parents to Skip Cellphone Apps, Games for Kids

Popular items for the holiday shopping season are cellphone games and applications for children. Education and health experts say parents should skip all apps. Developmentally, they say, kids need unstructured, creative play, not games like those played on a tiny, digital screen. Here are facts about kids and cellphone apps. read more

Buying Guide for Fall Leggings Fashions for Girls

Fall Fashion Trends: Animal Print, Metallic, Lace and Liquid Leggings Leggings -- or footless, stretch pants worn under dresses, skirts or sweaters -- come back in style periodically. Fall will see leggings, but they are taking a walk on the wild side, with animal prints, lace and liquid leggings. Read More

Oscar Schmidt- Washburn Guitar Product Review- Gifts for Musicians

Our son has been playing the guitar, entirely self-taught for about 12 years. He cut his musical teeth on the ubiquitous Fender Strat (Stratocaster), and got an acoustic guitar about 8 years ago. An Oscar Schmidt, by Washburn which has been a workhorse and a great investment. I haunted Firehouse Guitars, Meier Music, RIT Guitars and our local RIT offshoot. Here is the best deal I could find. Read More

Best Inexpensive Religious Confirmation Gifts for Teens and Adults

Gift-Giving Guides: Best Religious Confirmation Gifts for Teens Several Christian denominations celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. The confirmand is confirmed by the Holy Spirit. It is customary to give gifts as a token of remembrance. Here are reasonably priced gift suggestions. Read More

Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Teen Girls

Best Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers for Tween Girls I always chuckle when I read some advertisements for inexpensive stocking stuffers. I don't consider $10-$25 for one stocking stuffer 'inexpensive'. Here are useful, fun, creative girls' stocking stuffers regularly priced under $3 each. Read More

Gifts for College Students

Back-to-School Guide: College Student Dorm Room for Under $500 Overview of the most useful items to buy or bring with you as you move into your college dorm. Pricing guide to buy products at the best prices. These tips can save you about $30 per day on food, beverage, coffee costs alone. Read more...

Girls Christmas Presents, Birthday Gifts Under $20

Best Gifts Under $20 for Girls Stuck for a good gift for daughter, granddaughter, goddaughter, niece or gift exchanges? Here is a gift guide for tween (or preteen) and teen girls. Each gift in this list is available at Family Dollar, Walmart and sometimes Target for $20 or less. View more »

Choosing Gifts for Toys for Tots, Overseas Missions and Children's Charities

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Children's' Charities Issues to consider in charitable gift-giving. Climate, lifestyle, health, environment, language, usefulness, and many other considerations. Gift suggestions that work well for Toys for Tots, overseas missions, foreign aid, anonymous giving. Age appropriate gift list, too. View more »

Top 10 Gifts for Teenage Boys

Top 10 (plus a Few) Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys When I choose tags from a 'giving Tree', it's generally the teen boys who are left for last. And it's not because no one cares; it's just that they can be pretty intimidating to shop for! Here are Christmas, holiday, special occasion and birthday gift suggestions for tween and teen boys. View more »