Gift Guide No. 5: TEENS

non-screen gifts for teens

Teens are impossible to shop for–at least my three are. I try to avoid gift cards, and anything that promotes more screen time, so what is left? Do you have a sporty kid, or a creative mind, or a techie? Maybe you want to teach your kids to cook or improve their personal hygiene (quarantine killed the showers in… Read More

Everything Etsy: Holiday

stocking up for the holidays

When it comes to gift-giving, I like everything that goes into the process: choosing the perfect item, hunting it down, and finally wrapping it up. So, getting ready for the holidays begins with a restock order from Etsy. Whimsical wrapping paper, luxe velvet ribbons, personalized gift tags, and of course, some leopard or cheetah touches too. With so many small… Read More

Gift Guide No. 4: Stocking Stuffers

treasures for holiday stockings

Filling stockings at Christmastime is one of my favorite parts of holiday gift-giving. I love searching for little treasures that are whimsical and unique that will bring joy to my family. While I always score big in the aisles of my local Walgreens, I also like to scour the internet and local shops for little gems to tuck inside… Read More

Gift Guide No. 3

50 gift ideas for under $50

A unique, thoughtful gift is not always that easy to find. The weeks leading up to the holidays are so hectic and I do not have time to shop around for everyone on my list. I prefer to shop from my laptop with a nice glass of wine, browsing at my leisure. I encourage you to do the same… Read More

Gift Guide No. 2: For HIM

more than just socks & boxers!

Buying for guys is always tricky in my opinion. Take my husband, for example. He is one of those guys who never buys for himself. At Christmas, I am tempted to stock up on basics for him– but I find that so dull and unimaginative. So his gifts are usually a mix of boring staples (boxers, socks, tees) and… Read More

Gift Guide No. 1: For HER

yankee swap ideas for your besties

I always look forward to the annual holiday lunch with my closest friends. We enjoy some good food, a little white wine, and partake in a themed gift exchange. However, this year may look a bit different, thanks to our not-so-welcome friend Covid. Whatever the landscape, I know we will try to get together in some capacity to honor… Read More

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