Forget spring cleaning, I always get the itch to clean up and clear out in January. And my first place of attack is always the kitchen. If the kitchen is clean and organized, I feel like I can handle anything. If the kitchen is a mess, I feel out of sorts. Here are my best [...]

Sometimes beating the winter blues requires an exit strategy from your everyday life. Whether you’re going over the river and through the woods to visit grandma, or boarding a plane to escape to somewhere new, I’ve got 5 tips to keep winter travel easy, affordable and enjoyable for everyone.
Seek Off Season Savings. Many airlines, hotels, [...]

The way I see it, most New Year’s resolutions are frustrating and ineffective because they are about turning inward. I’ve always found more success reaching out instead. That’s why I’ve made this list of 12 goals for 2012, one for each month to make this my sweetest year yet. Will you join me?
January – Reconnect [...]

Let’s be honest, not everyone is cut out to party until the wee hours on New Year’s Eve. So, why not adopt another time zone for the evening? This party idea lets you have your pot-banging hurrah and still be in bed at a decent hour, an especially great idea if you’re celebrating with little [...]

Dear Mrs. Fields,
My small family recently made a cross-country move for a new job and we are spending our first Christmas far from family, friends, and the holiday traditions we’ve always known. Before we moved, Christmas Eve was always spent feasting and partying with parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. While we’re excited for our [...]

People are always asking me which gifts from our catalog are my favorites. It’s a little bit like asking me which of my kids is my favorite, because I truly love them all. But, if you force me to choose, I guess I do have a few favorites. (Gifts, not kids!) I’ve gathered them for [...]

One of my favorite holiday traditions is a Christmas countdown. I tell myself it’s for the kids, but the truth is that I get just as excited about  I gathered some of my favorite ideas for inspiration and wanted to share them with you.
1. A variety of holiday envelopes arranged into the shape of a [...]

This idea is equal parts simple craft project, entertainment for kids, Thanksgiving centerpiece, and feel-good activity. With a few simple items, you can create this Thanksgiving Thankful Tree and fill it with all the things you and your guests are grateful for this year. It’s a perfect gathering activity as your guests arrive, and simple [...]

Next week is Veterans Day in the US, a day set aside to honor those who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces. Most of us have overwhelming feelings of gratitude for those who serve, but rarely know how to “celebrate” the day and give honor.
A friend of mine whose husband has [...]

It’s the time of year that seems to start moving at warp speed. Here at Mrs. Fields you can feel the excitement in the air. Our state-of-the-art factory is already bustling and will soon feel very much like Santa’s workshop right down to the heavenly smells of freshly baked cookies and brownies shipped fresh each [...]