I have a confession: Over the last few years, I have become completely obsessed with hosting. I love thinking up a theme, pulling out the table linens and candles, and opening my home to close friends and family. During the holiday season, my hostessing energy goes into overdrive — it’s such a fun and festive… Continue reading Our Top Hostess Gifts for 2024
Category: Gift Guides
Gift Giving Made Easy: The Holiday and Birthday Registry Hack
When your kid’s birthday comes around, do you find yourself racking your brain for gift ideas? Everyone from grandparents to aunts, uncles, and even colleagues want to know what your child wants, and you’d REALLY like to end up with gifts that won’t gather dust in the closet for months after the party’s over. The… Continue reading Gift Giving Made Easy: The Holiday and Birthday Registry Hack
The Best STEM Toys for Kids
With the holiday season quickly approaching, finding the perfect gift for the kids in your life can be tricky. On the one hand, you want to find something they’ll find fun and exciting; on the other hand, you want a gift that’s meaningful and educational. But what if we told you that you didn’t have… Continue reading The Best STEM Toys for Kids
Best Holiday Gifts for Children Under 2
With the holiday season just around the corner, you’re probably already preparing your child’s wishlist to share with family and friends. There are so many toys on the market these days, and it can seem daunting to decipher which toys will keep your child engaged for more than just a month or two after the… Continue reading Best Holiday Gifts for Children Under 2
Holiday Cheer for All: Gifts for Parents, Grandparents, and In-Laws
Every year, as the holiday season approaches, I find myself in a familiar scramble — searching high and low for gifts for the special people in my life. Sure, holiday shopping can feel chaotic, but there’s something exciting about seeking (and finding!) the perfect gift. Over the years, I’ve learned that the most meaningful presents… Continue reading Holiday Cheer for All: Gifts for Parents, Grandparents, and In-Laws
Holiday Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy
It wouldn’t be the holidays without lists: lists of decorations to buy, movies to watch, and recipes to whip up (and the grocery lists that come with them). And of course, the list of who gets a gift — and what to get them! Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be… Continue reading Holiday Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Educational Toys Every Toddler Needs
Parenthood is all about giving our little ones the best opportunities from an early age. We painstakingly pick the safest gear, the healthiest snacks, and the best books so our babies can get off to a great start. Even playtime is an opportunity to set up our little ones for success because when kids play,… Continue reading Educational Toys Every Toddler Needs
Sustainable Wedding Registry Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Couple
For many modern couples, it’s important to live sustainably. Some simply try to pay attention to environmental impact and long-term product usage, while others may live totally paper- or plastic-free. At the end of the day, I’d be willing to bet that most couples fall somewhere on this spectrum. Like any other wedding factor, your… Continue reading Sustainable Wedding Registry Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Couple
14 Personalized & Sentimental Baby Gifts
Whether you’re planning your baby registry or shopping for baby gifts, it’s easy to get to a point where every option feels like more of the same thing. And while we can’t escape the everyday essentials and nursery must-haves — and why would we want to? — there’s something special about a gift that’s unique… Continue reading 14 Personalized & Sentimental Baby Gifts
Ask a Real Mom: What to Bring a New Mom
As soon as you become a family of three, everything in your life suddenly changes. You can read all of the advice and books on parenting, but nothing can truly prepare you for the change that is motherhood. One minute you’re a newlywed figuring out life with your husband and then the next you add… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What to Bring a New Mom
Who Gets a Gift From the Bride?
Your complete guide to gift-giving on your wedding day. Before I got married, I had no idea how much work goes into planning a wedding. My to-do list was long, but the people I enlisted to help had just as much to handle — if not more! It takes a village, and that village deserves… Continue reading Who Gets a Gift From the Bride?
The Best New Baby Products Trending on Social Media
If you’ve got a little one on the way, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out exactly what you’ll need to care for your new arrival. And that overwhelming feeling isn’t just for first-time moms—even if you’re on your second or third, it seems like new products are being released every day,… Continue reading The Best New Baby Products Trending on Social Media
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for Any Type of Mom
Time is running out to find Mom the perfect Mother’s Day gift, but thanks to Amazon Prime’s next-day delivery, there are a ton of incredible gifts that you won’t have to compromise on. We’ve gathered the perfect gift bundles for every type of mom, from the mom who’s always got her phone out to take… Continue reading Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for Any Type of Mom
Your 2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Every Mom in Your Life
Find the perfect gift for a new mom, seasoned mom, grandmother, or mother figure. Mother’s Day is upon us — have you found a gift yet? If you’re anything like me, you want to make sure that your Mother’s Day gift is the perfect combination of useful, sentimental, and personal to the recipient. A tall… Continue reading Your 2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Every Mom in Your Life
Great Gifts for Graduates
Like so many of life’s celebration-worthy events, graduations are a milestone for everyone. Sure, the graduate may be the star of the event, but they also had the support of their friends and family along the way. It’s a shared accomplishment that deserves plenty of recognition. If you’re looking forward to celebrating a graduate this… Continue reading Great Gifts for Graduates
Wedding Gifts for a Second Marriage
When you’re getting married for a second time, your needs are different. You’re at a different stage in life than you were on your first wedding day, and you likely already have many of the typical items on a first-time couple’s registry. It’s a whole new ballgame, and it might be hard to come up… Continue reading Wedding Gifts for a Second Marriage