A few weeks ago I read a post from the Girls Scouts of America about how parents shouldn’t force their children to hug or kiss relatives. As an Aunt to my nieces and an honorary Aunt, as I like to label my role, to many of my friends children, I must say that I completely […]
Let’s Celebrate! It’s Auntie’s Day
Crafty Niece
Symphonic music and fun
For me, one of the most relaxing and enjoyable experiences is listing to instrumental music. No, I don’t mean elevator music. I mean the beautiful sounds that are created by a symphony. As far back as I can remember, I’ve listened to music created by symphonies. First, on AM radio when I was young and […]
Personalizing these cuties
As an aunt, finding just the right first gift, that is unique and special, can sometimes be a challenge. But, most of us aunties love a challenge. Luckily, quite a few years ago I came across You Name It Personalized Gifts at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) here in Toronto. They create the perfect gifts […]