These toys stand the test of time for boys and girls. First we’ll look at the classics they will play with for years. And then I’m adding a big gift list this year — because sometimes it’s fun to knock their socks off! I have lots more toy ideas on this page as well, broken… Read More Gift guide: For kids
Today’s gift guide is all about him! I asked my husband to sit down with me and help pick out gifts any guy is sure to love. Drones are all the rage and now they’re more affordable! Get ready to make stellar arial videos. This is a best-seller and has about 11,000 reviews. This coffee… Read More Gift guide: For him
Only a week until Christmas! If you haven’t finished your shopping, don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Here’s a shopping guide with everything around $20 or less and it’s all available for Amazon Prime two-day shipping! Here’s what made my list this year: Unisex sunglasses Rose throw blanket MICROWAVEABLE slippers (yes!) Wood portable speaker Black… Read More Last minute $20 gift guide
At the ripe old age of seven, Luca still likes toys, but less. It seems like seven begins the age where their tastes become more specific. They’re getting older and are becoming individuals! It makes sense. But there are still a few toys or things I see that seven year old boys just love. Here… Read More Gift ideas for a 7-year-old boy
My daughter, Clara, is three and a half. I thought it would be a good time before Christmas to round up her favorite toys! Everything except the tricycle is under $30 and all available on Amazon (for those of you procrastinating shoppers like me!). Play grocery cart Our house sees quite a few toddlers and… Read More Gift ideas for a 3-year-old girl
Looking for a last minute sentimental gift? These easy and silly bookmarks will be sure to get you off the hook for procrastinating. You and I are in the same club. Last year, about a day before Father’s Day, I made these with the kids. My last minute creativity saved face but there was no… Read More Fun float away kids bookmark
I have a confession. Half of these items are in my cart, and they’re not in there as thoughtful gifts — they’re in there for me! That’s the sign of a good gift, right? (Or a selfish person.) When you want to keep it yourself? No seriously, I want that pom pom blanket badly. Anyway, there’s… Read More Gift guide: Presents $30 or less
Noise with dirt on it. That is exactly the definition I think of when it comes to six year old boys! They’ve got all the energy we wish we could harness, an unmatched lung capacity and an a wild imagination. Luca turned six this year and these are our favorite toy picks. Fake mustaches are… Read More Gift ideas for a 6-year-old boy
Here are some meaningful Mother’s Day gift ideas that Mom will treasure, starting at $9. My mom got me these pretty bracelets with my kids’ initials on them for Christmas and I’m still obsessed with them. I wear them all the time. I love the simple fact that she gave them to me, and I love… Read More Initial jewelry Mother’s Day gifts
Need a Christmas or birthday gift for a one-year old girl? This is my third time being a mother to a one year old and I’m a little more cynical wiser about toy choices. Pit balls in a wading pool, not a great idea. More toys is not better. And too many toys with batteries… Read More Gift ideas for 1 year old girls
The past couple years I’ve been cutting way back on toys. I’m loving having less clutter and less to pick up! So if I’m going to buy them, they better be worth their while. These toys get my boys’ thumbs up, as well as mine: Legos Legos are arguably the favorite toy of most boys. Recently the Star… Read More Gift ideas for 5-year-old boys
This is Clara’s first Christmas and the boys are getting bigger every day. I decided to make a momento of their little hands to keep for Christmases to come. I envisioned a little hand Christmas tree pillow, and rarely one to make something completely from scratch, I thought about how to make it as easily as… Read More Christmas tree handprint pillow from napkins