I love a present that is thoughtful and targeted to ones interest, but also allows the recipient to put their own personal spin on it. It’s the perfect mix of present and gift card. You might remember that around Christmas, I reviewed the Vivabox Coffee Talk Box, a cool gift that includes several samples and [...]

24
Dec
2008

What a year! With the risk of repeating what Cate said in our Thank You post earlier, we couldn’t have anticipated how quickly this site would have taken off. But it has, and for that we are eternally grateful to our readers, sponsors, and the PR people who help us find the latest and greatest.
After [...]

Are you panicking because tomorrow is the last shopping day before Christmas? Don’t! You still have plenty of time to pick up some great stuff if you just get out there.
For the tween and teen girl in your life, check out the Fashion Angels and Project Runway kits. From fashion and shoe design to pet [...]

From Thanksgiving to Christmas in my house, we read Christmas-themed book after Christmas-themed book. From the Muppets to Sesame Street to classics like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and The Gift of the Magi, we read a wide variety. But even with the variety, it’s nice to find new books that explore different approaches to [...]

A few years ago, I discovered Santa Speaking, where you can purchase and schedule an ultra-personalized, live telephone call from the jolly old man himself.  Upon purchasing, you fill out a simple form that asks about a dozen or so questions about your child’s likes and dislikes, family members, what they need to work on, [...]

09
Dec
2008

Ahhh … me time.  Who couldn’t use a little more of that, right?  Especially this time of year, when we get quickly caught up in the crazy hustle and bustle of the holiday season and endless to-do lists.  And now there’s a company who understands just what we all need … a little bit more [...]

08
Dec
2008

The Voice of Mom is highlighting the best gifts of 2008. We’ve tested dozens of products and reviewed them to pull together our gift guides with the best products out there.
For more gift guides, check here.
I’ve never had to think about presents for teachers before. But, now that my son is in school, I want [...]

Everybody has a Care Bears story, I think. When I was six, the Care Bears were one of the hottest things going and I really wanted one. For Christmas that year, my uncle brought me Grumpy Bear. I had been hoping for Sunshine Bear, but was happy to have a Care Bear nonetheless. And I [...]

The time has come. You know what time I am talking about: Time to shop for gifts for everyone from your children’s teachers to your BFF. With the economy in peril and families everywhere tightening their belts, how can you know what gifts are the best ones to buy?
The Voice of Mom is here to [...]