We obviously love to travel. And we know a lot of others who love to travel. And we love gifting them things they’ll actually use and love. But so many gifts for travelers mostly include things like $400 pieces of … Read More
I always smile when I see last minute gift ideas being shared several weeks before Christmas. Like, I aspire to be so prepared that early December is a “last minute” gift, but that’s almost never the case. Three days before … Read More
Stocking stuffers are some of my favorite gifts to give and also to receive. And my kids adore them, too! I love giving a few useful little outdoors stocking stuffers each year. Here are a few of our favorite stocking … Read More
This post is sponsored by REI. All opinions are my own. The last few years, we’ve tried to make the main gift for our kids for birthdays and holidays some sort of experience – we’ve gifted trips, classes, special activities, … Read More
We’ve gotten matching family Christmas pajamas on and off for about 6 or 7 years now. I used to just get matching sibling pajamas, but then decided it would be fun if the parents jumped in on the fun. We … Read More
It’s that time of year when lots of people are thinking about how to allocate funds for gifts. Between 4 fall birthdays + Diwali + Christmas, there’s a lot to plan for this time of year for us. And whether … Read More
Our older daughter is 9!! It’s a little wild to me that she only has one more year before she hits double digits. In some ways, it felt tricky to find some terrific 9 year old girl birthday gifts. She’s … Read More
Last year, I started a tradition for Father’s Day. This simple and best Father’s Day gift ended up being our favorite Father’s Day gift we’ve ever given! This year, we’re continuing that tradition and it’s just as fun. We’re big … Read More
I love putting together Easter baskets for my kids. But what I DON’T love is filling them with a bunch of junk that I don’t actually want around my house. I like to stick to pretty minimalist Easter baskets that … Read More
Today, our 5th little baby turns one. I’m equal parts delighted and absolutely devastated. She’s been a slice of heaven on earth this year. Where did this year go? I’m well aware that a baby really doesn’t need any presents … Read More
I love seeing what other people are loving and find useful. It will never not be fascinating to me to hear that someone really loves a certain pen or pair of nail clippers or charging cord. So I thought it … Read More
For the past 4 years, our kids’ big Christmas gift has been an experience. This year, of course, experiences are a bit more difficult. Here’s what we’re giving our kids for Christmas this year! Past Experience Gifts for Kids It’s … Read More
