Mother’s Day is a little less than two weeks away, so let’s talk gifts First of all, moms have been exhausted since last Mother’s Day. I spoke with some friends last week, and we all agreed that we were running on fumes around last July. Now, it’s like we’re operating with short bursts of adrenaline, … Read more
I’ve been going back and forth with how to present a gift guide this year. Many influencers are rounding up massive lists with overwhelming options and prices that don’t seem appropriate. But, 2020 seems like the year to give a simple, useful, thoughtful, maybe even handmade gesture. So today I’m highlighting my favorite gifts to … Read more
The best way to describe life in my house right now is occasionally controlled chaos. Most nights, though, I fall asleep thinking we didn’t do half bad, and given the current state of the world, I think that’s more than good enough. I’m learning it’s simple pleasures, and small moments to look forward to that … Read more
Growing up, my dad was my first Valentine. Every year he brought me home a card, a box of candies, and a stuffed animal. He worked shift work (he was a police officer) and would often be at work when I came home from school, so he would leave it on my bed, or our … Read more
I keep our gift guides as practical and affordable as possible while still trying to find things that feel unique and worthy of being a gift. I asked over in our private Facebook group what you wanted to see, and the overwhelming response was under $50 and $25 gifts for co-workers, and random gift exchanges. … Read more
Coming up with gift ideas is one of my favorite things about the holiday season. Like we’ve done for several years now, our annual Gift Guide series is filled with ideas that are simple, practical and leave a lasting impression. I take a lot of pride in the fact that these guides are not click-bait … Read more
