Jenny's blog

Last Valentine’s Day I shared with you all a cute photo card idea for kids to give to friends and family. 

I was looking for something that my son could give to his classmates that was both age-appropriate and special. These cards were a big hit and they definitely stood out from the rest of the class!

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We’ve got less than a week until Christmas Eve! Can you believe it? Remember being a kid and waiting for what felt like years for Christmas to finally arrive? That’s not the case for me anymore. As an adult, and especially as a parent, it keeps sneaking up on me!  

In case you’re like me and need extra nudges, I wanted to remind you that tomorrow is the last day to ship your gifts by FedEx Ground to ensure they arrive on time for Christmas. This is a budget-friendly way to get your gifts there on time. But if you need more time, there’s always FedEx Express – it’ll just cost you a few more bucks to get your gifts there before Christmas (because Santa is never late, right?).

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Did that get your attention? It got mine!

The Thanksgiving holiday just passed and Christmas is right around the corner. On top of that, my son recently turned three and I’ve been thinking lately about how I need to make sure we have all his best baby photos off the digital camera and printed out for frames, scrapbooks and albums. We have a lot of his baby photos and memories preserved on our family’s blog, but it’s nice to have the prints, too. That’s why I’m so excited to share a special deal for photo prints with you today. 

When you become a new Snapfish user through the FedEx Office photo site, you’ll receive 50 free 4x6 photo prints. For those who haven’t already tried out Snapfish, it offers: ...read more

It’s that time of the year again: the leaves are changing, the newness of back-to-school supplies has worn off and we need to start coaxing our kids into wearing heavier jackets. What better way to “fall” into autumn fun than by exploring the seasonal changes with the kids? Taking a refreshing nature walk through the autumn landscape in a nearby park or even around your own neighborhood can be both educational and a great way to get some fresh air – all while getting out some of that pent-up childhood energy!

To make the most of a beautiful fall afternoon, why not do some arts and crafts to help your child learn not just about nature but also the changing of the seasons?

I’m easily reminded that the school year is in full swing when I see all the children in our neighborhood racing to catch the bus or walk to school each morning. With my own son only a few years away from his first day of kindergarten, I’m beginning to pay close attention to ways parents can help keep their children safe when they walk to school each day.

That’s one of the reasons I’m proud that FedEx continues to team up with Safe Kids USA to support the Safe Kids Walk This Way program to educate children, parents and drivers about pedestrian safety – especially in and around school zones. ...read more

Whether old or young, everyone loves a good party. Trying to plan the perfect one, however, is no piece of cake! Luckily, as I discovered while planning a birthday celebration for my son, picking a theme is an easy way to get creative ideas flowing for favors, food and décor. While his high-flying themed birthday party was a success, I now have a lot to live up to! I decided to poke around the Internet and share some other great birthday party ideas I’ve found to keep the creative juices flowing! 

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Did you know September is National Baby Safety Month? This annual educational campaign is sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) to help increase awareness for consumers about the safe use and selection of toys and other products for babies and kids. I remember when my son was first born that “childproofing” our home to ensure it was safe for a newborn baby was a massive undertaking. In the spirit of National Baby Safety Month – and to help spread awareness – I wanted to share some tips and ideas that can be helpful for a (growing) family! ...read more

There are few tasks that I dread worse than moving. The hassle, the disorganization, the chaos of it all is enough to send even the most balanced person into an absolute tizzy. 

I recently completed a major move (my 7th in 12 years, and this one with a two-year-old in tow, no less!) and wanted to stay organized so that the process was as quick and hassle-free as possible. There were two things that I did that helped me keep it all together when our life was in boxes, and I really wanted to share Out of Office readers who may have a move in their future: 

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Summer is officially here! That’s right, today marks the first day of the season. Bring on the barbeques, swimming pools and baseball games.

By now, school has closed for the summer or is just about to, and you’ve likely removed many of the papers and classroom projects that once adorned the refrigerator. Quite often, all those report cards, art projects, certificates and tests you saved throughout the year end up turning yellow or gathering dust in a file folder or box somewhere. Why not collect them in one place and make something that will save room while preserving memories of an A+ book report or fabulous finger painting?

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The summer has arrived in Dallas! Despite our hot temps, it’s one of my favorite seasons and I absolutely love spending time on fun, easy, summer-related projects. 

I know many of you are looking for ways to keep your kids occupied while school’s out, so I thought I’d share some of the great activities I’ve come across in my search for new ideas:

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