Category: Gift Guides


Jan
2019

The Most Adorable Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids (that aren’t candy!)

categories: Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays
The Best Matching Kid Valentine's Day Gifts

My kids are (luckily) super close, so I LOVE finding unique matching gifts for them, especially on Valentine’s Day!  Valentine’s Day gifts for kids are a lot of fun because there’s really not much obligation to buy anything for them, but that only makes them more excited.  You also don’t need to spend a lot of money (leave that for your spouse!), which OF COURSE is an added bonus.

So here are some creative and unique matching Valentine’s Day gifts for kids!  Have fun with it and it will hopefully turn into one of those holidays that you secretly can’t wait for.

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Dec
2018

The Absolute Best Gifts for People with Anxiety

categories: Gift Guides, Inspiration & Motivation
The Best Gifts for Anxiety Relief

If you’re on a hunt for the best gifts for people with anxiety, you’re not alone.  Maybe it’s a sign that the stigma is going away or maybe our lives are really becoming more stressful. But one thing is for sure – we all suffer from anxiety and nothing is better than a gift that will help us to feel better!

Obviously there are different levels of anxiety, so take that into account as you pick the right gift.  Sometimes all we need are some great self-care items that bring up our mood, and other times we need some heavy-duty help to manage anxiety that can often feel debilitating.

Either way, most of these gifts for anxiety won’t do any harm, so they’re worth a try!

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Nov
2018

The Best Christmas Books for Toddlers

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays
The Best Toddler Christmas Books

I absolutely love Christmas and I definitely love reading to my kids, so coming up with this list of the best Christmas books for toddlers was not only easy, it was so much fun!  This really is the best time of year and toddlers love every aspect of it, so introducing them to these books will feel amazing. I’m already excited for you!

Whether you’re looking for Advent calendar filler ideas or just a fun surprise for your toddler, these will be perfect because they’re all inexpensive and easy to fit into the budget.  I hope you end up loving them as much as we do!

Merry Christmas!

Related post: The Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas for Toddlers

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Oct
2018

The Best Christmas Books for Preschoolers

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays
The Best Christmas Books for Preschool Children

I’m a huge, huge fan of Christmas so finding the best Christmas books for preschoolers has been a really fun task.  And while it might be easier said than done, the reality is that preschoolers love Christmas and they love books…so you really can’t go wrong with your decision!

The best part of these preschool Christmas books is that they’ll last for years because many of them are classics. So you’re building a Christmas bookcase that will be fun for quite some time!

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Oct
2018

The Absolute Best Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers (25+ Ideas)

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays
The Best Toddler Stocking Stuffers

For the past 5 years I’ve had two toddlers in my life, so putting together this list of the best stocking stuffers for toddlers seemed like a no-brainer!  I absolutely love Christmas (and Christmas shopping), so this has always been something I enjoyed. And with one boy and one girl, I’ve been able to experience two fun sides of stocking stuffer shopping.

So hopefully this list can help you with your own shopping this year!  

Without further ado, here are the best stocking stuffers for toddlers:

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Oct
2018

The Best Stocking Stuffers for 5-Year Old Boys

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays, Parenting
5-Year Old Boy Stocking Stuffer Ideas

One of my favorite parts of Christmas shopping is when it comes time to fill the stockings and these are definitely the best stocking stuffers for 5-year old boys that I could find!  This is a really fun age because they’re so excited about the holidays and are also into so many fun things!

Whether your little boy is into building, superheroes, arts and crafts, or dress-up, there are tons of stocking stuffer ideas that make them (and you) really excited.

Here are some of the best stocking stuffers for 5-year old boys:

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Oct
2018

The Best Advent Calendar Fillers for 2-Year Old Girls

categories: Christmas, Gift Guides, Gift Guides for Children, Holidays
Advent Calendar Filler Ideas for 2-Year Old Girls

Looking for Advent calendar fillers for 2-year old girls?  I’ve totally got you covered!

This is one of my favorite things to shop for because it’s pretty much how you launch your Christmas season.  And Christmas for a 2-year old is such a special time because they really start to enjoy things…so it almost feels like their first Christmas!

All of these Advent calendar filler ideas are easy to get, so hopefully this list will make your job easy AND fun.

Good luck with your shopping and Merry Christmas!

(And if you haven’t purchased a DIY Advent Calendar yet, your first stop should be Etsy’s Advent calendar section.  They have so many fun ideas and you can use them year after year!)

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