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| I have to contribute all sorts of baked goods for my twins’ preschool’s bake sale, but I can’t bake to save my life. Unfortunately, the rules (yes, there are actual bake sale rules) prohibit purchasing anything. What do I do?—Daphne, Littleton, CO | ||
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Never fear—I have the perfect solutions for you, and it’s located right in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store. Nestlé Toll House has one up-ed other brands of store-bought cookie mixes because its three new cookie dough varieties—Mini Brownie Bites, Oatmeal Raisin, and Chocolate Chip, are not only delicious but also have zero grams of trans fat per serving. The fool-proof cookie batter, which comes pre-cut and portioned, is simple enough for even the most kitchen-klutzy gal or guy. All you have to do is break them apart, place them on a cookie sheet and bake for around 10 minutes or so. They are truly tasty; I assure you that no one will ever know they weren’t made from scratch! These goodies are available for $3.29 to $4.99 in most supermarkets. |  |
| I need to buy a children’s activity table for my kids, but am having trouble finding one to match my home’s modern décor. Everything I see is a little too juvenile. Any ideas?—Alli, Short Hills, NJ | |
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One of my favorite manufacturers of high-style kids’ furniture (no, it’s not an oxymoron) is Jennifer Delonge—groovy mom and wife of Blink-182’s, front man, Tom DeLonge. Her products are made from top-quality materials and are also modern yet comfy, therefore never sacrificing function for form. I’m certain her Grace Table and coordinating Grace Stools, which come in four punchy colors, as well as, clean, crisp white, will fit your bill perfectly. The table is $299 and each stool is $59, which is comparable to the kids’ tables offered by most higher-end catalog and Internet retailers. A bonus: when your kids have outgrown it, it will make a fantastic coffee table. Visit www.jenniferdelonge.com to check it—and all of her other fantastic products—out. |
| I totally dropped the ball on ordering holiday cards. Am I totally out of luck?—Anne Marie, Columbus, OH | |
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| Please don’t be ashamed—I scramble at the last minute every year too, as do countless other busy (read: totally crazed) moms. This year, some TFG staffers who were late in the card-ordering game ordered cards from Shutterfly, the user-friendly photo site. They offer a myriad of decadent designs that run the gamut from mod (the Avalisa and Molly Della lines) to traditional (the Martha Stewart and Stacy Claire Boyd lines). You’re sure to find a card that not only suits your tastes, but can be printed and shipped to you in lightening speed. For prices and designs, visit www.shutterfly.com. If you’ve seriously missed your holiday mailing deadline: why not send a Happy New Year card? You’ll have a little extra time to make your selection, you’ll be totally excused from your cards arriving a little late, and since New Years is completely non-denominational, you don’t have to worry about your card being too holiday-specific. Shutterfly also offers varieties that say “Happy New Year” (like the“Blue Snowflakes” by Avalisa cards). If you can’t find a New Year-specific card you like, then go with something wintry-looking that’s devoid of a “Happy Holidays” message (try the “Aberdeen Floral” by Stacy Claire Boyd cards). | |
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