As I mentioned recently, my heart has always been with small businesses , and particularly those run by women. So when I came across this completely adorable baby onesie teabag -- personalized, no less! -- I had to share it. This post co…
It can be tough each Father's Day to look for unique gifts for dads, grandpas, or stepdads, especially when you're shopping for gifts for dads who have everything already -- or worse, they say "I don't need anything." (C'mon... a little …
As the mom of teen girls, I know that DIY gifts for teenage girls can be so wonderful -- not just to make for your own teen, but for teenage girls to make for their friends. They don't require a whole lot of money, but handmade gifts cer…
We certainly couldn't forget to include cool gifts for stepmothers in our Mother's Day Gift Guide this year. After all, for a lot of us, Mother's Day is a chance to give thanks to all the nurturing women in our lives who have helped make…
Here's what I suggest for the weekend: Entice your teens out from their bedrooms for a hilarious family game night using your set of What Do You Meme? game cards. Only surprise them when they open the box, to find that you've booby trapp…
I totally get the last-minute holiday gift problem. Believe me! I mean, we may have started amassing ideas for our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide in, like...February, but hey, we're busy moms. And we're busy shopping for you sometimes at the ex…
You might think experience gifts are out this year, with the pandemic is still raging, but I'm here to tell you they are very much in. They've just gone virtual. And yes, I realize we all have serious Zoom burnout at this point, so if yo…
Yesterday, my daughter who is attending graduate school for social work in Denver, called to tell me that she thinks it is best for her to cancel her planned trip home for Thanksgiving thanks to the new COVID warnings and restrictions in…
We've played countless rounds of cards and assembled literally thousands of puzzle pieces lately, but our new favorite obsession in my house has been paint-by-number kits. So when I discovered these custom photo paint-by-number art kits …
We know that this year's Easter gifts are going to take on a lot more meaning for our kids this year. At the same time, Easter gifts sold by small businesses can really make the difference in another family's life, too. Which makes it an…
If you've got a child who's excited to hand out Valentine's cards to the classroom in preschool or daycare, but isn't so great yet with the name signing -- especially when it has to be done 18 or so times -- here's a clever idea. Mabel's…
Galentine's Day is February 13, and if you don't know about it yet, prepare to become a fan. It was created by Amy Poehler's Parks & Recreation character, Leslie Knope, to celebrate strong female friendships. In Leslie's own words: Oh, i…
If you're already up on your holiday shopping , good for you! If you need a little nudge, then our partner Zulily just may give you the motivation you need to get it going. You'll find thousands of products up to 70% off including gifts …
Recently, we received a question on Facebook that hit me in the gut: Q: What is a really thoughtful gift to give someone who's suffered a miscarriage? This is so tough. And since October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness mo…
Each year we scour the web for the coolest Father's Day gifts to fit any budget, and one of our most popular posts is always gifts for dad under $20 . But this year I thought I'd challenge myself and try to compile some really cool Fathe…
It's never too early to start thinking about Mother's Day gifts , in my opinion. And when I spotted the custom street map jewelry over at Talia Sari, I knew these were going straight to the top of my wish list. The minimalist style is sl…
We've covered lots of clever personalized gifts that we've discovered over the years, and especially personalized gifts for Mother's Day -- with more in the next few weeks, no doubt! And the new-to-us Irvine-based Etsy shop, Fontem , is …
In my family, we love incorporating traditions into our holiday celebrations whenever we can. True to my style, one of the easiest traditions to put in place is a cookie decorating day, so I was excited to find these adorable, custom cus…
I'm already a fan of Kabook personalized children's books , because they allow you to insert your own child into the story -- name, characteristics, favorite stuffed animal, even a photo. What better way to get kids excited about reading…
If you're looking for some last-minute Crhristmas gifts that can add a few more goodies under the tree, I've got a sweet, sentimental idea for you. It costs nothing (well, maybe a few cents), and it might just end up being the favorite g…
We are always on the lookout for the best teacher gift ideas every year, and it may in fact be one of the top gift questions we get from readers every year about this time. (Then again in May.) And hey, I get it; if there are any people …
We're always looking for personalized gifts you just don't see everywhere, and this year, the personalized flip sequin pillows from The Mermaid Pillow Co definitely makes my list of It Gifts. As if my kids weren't already crazy enough fo…
For those of us who had 16 Jennifers and Michaels in every class, it's no surprise our kids' classe are now filled with names like Atticus, Harper, Caleb, and Arun. Even if there's more than one Mikayla, it's likely that one is a McKayla…
As we start to get settled into our back-to-school routines -- and that includes realizing what gear is missing from last year, what we've forgotten to pick up, and what our kids have already lost (gah!) it's the perfect time to welcome …