At Mommy High Five we are huge fans of any online sale, and Black Friday is no exception. We have been watching this sale get bigger and bigger year after year including a whopping $4.8 billion sold last year. This year whether you are looking for a new NERF gun or a great new camera for your daughter's 14th birthday, Amazon is going to have a great deal for you on Amazon's … [Read more...] about Best Black Friday Deals for Teenagers and Pre-Teens
Christmas
10 White Elephant Gifts You Can Make
The White Elephant party is a funny little tradition that is also sometimes referred to as a Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa party. In case you live under a rock, hate parties, or forgot about what socialization used to look like before Covid, let me refresh your memory. Before the event, every party attendee finds a weird, ridiculous, or downright funny item to bring as a gift. … [Read more...] about 10 White Elephant Gifts You Can Make
White Elephant Gifts for Teenagers
According to legend, the term "white elephant" has been used for at least 100 years in reference to a "less than desirable gift." Supposedly, the King of Siam, which is now Thailand, gave an actual white elephant to anyone he disliked. The reason? The white elephant was not only rare, but their care was quite expensive. Added to that was the fact that the white elephant was … [Read more...] about White Elephant Gifts for Teenagers
Unique and Clean Ugly Christmas Sweaters
‘Tis the season to be jolly! What better way to celebrate the fun of the holiday season than with an ugly Christmas sweater! My husband’s family has an annual tradition of wearing ugly Christmas sweaters to our annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange. It always makes for great laughs and has become a sort of competition over the years to see who can find the most creative … [Read more...] about Unique and Clean Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Online White Elephant Party
Ever since I was a kid, I have looked forward to our annual white elephant holiday party. Now that I'm an adult, we take turns hosting the party with our family and friends. It's a great excuse to get together and trade hilarious gifts. Well, this year with Covid-19 crashing our party, we are trying something new--a virtual white elephant Christmas party! We are excited to keep … [Read more...] about Online White Elephant Party