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Gift Guide 2024: Gifts for Your Dad

Finding the perfect gift for Dad can be a challenge—after all, he’s the guy who claims he "doesn't need anything" and is impossible to shop for. But fear not! Whether your dad is the outdoorsy type, a tech enthusiast or someone who just enjoys the simple things in life, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ve rounded up a selection of gifts that are sure to make him feel appreciated, from practical essentials to fun, personalized touches. No matter your budget or his interests, there’s something here to make his day extra special.

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Gift Guide 2024: Gifts Under $30

Gift-giving doesn’t have to break the bank to be meaningful! Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for teachers, friends, a favorite things party or office gift exchange finding the perfect gift on a budget is totally doable. In this guide, we’ve curated a collection of charming, practical, and unique items—all under $30—that are sure to make any recipient feel loved and appreciated. From cozy essentials to creative finds, these budget-friendly gifts prove that great things come in small, affordable packages!

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Gift Guide 2024: Gifts for Your Mom

Sometimes I feel like I have exhausted all the options I’ve ever come up with for my mom, aunts and mother-in-law. But it might just take a different perspective to spark a fresh idea. This mom-centric list contains a little something for everyone, something for the festive grandma, something for the reflective mom, something for the homebody and for the hostess. Which gift best suits your mom?

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Gift Guide 2024: My Wish List

I love sharing my personal holiday wish list with year each year. I have been doing it for almost 15 years! Unlike gift guides targeted at specific stereotype family members, it’s fun not be formulaic and pick the things I’m coveting most. I hope these items might spark some joy in you as well!

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Holiday Decor Favorites 2024

I really try not to reinvent the wheel with my holiday decor. I add new bows to change up colors and pick a new gift wrap color scheme, but over all, I think that’s what makes the holidays so nostalgic, memories are evoked each year when you pull out the boxes or when you walk into your parent’s house to see items you remember from childhood. I have decorations from my grandmas. Each year when I add to my collection I try to invest into decorations that are not just beautiful, but will last and can hopefully be passed down to my kid’s future homes. Here a few items that I own and love, along with a few new items I’m shopping.

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

May, one of my favorite times of year. The weather is finally turning and we are celebrating, graduations, and moms! While I do love the gift of brunch and a massage, sometimes you ned something wrapped. We are sharing 10 items to make mom’s day a little brighter.

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2021 Gift Guide - For Curious and Creative Kids

My first gift guide this season is for the curious and creative kid! Of course my kids have a list full of items from big box stores, with commercial characters, but I like to supplement those wishlists with toys and games that evoke curiosity and creativity. I poked around some of my favorite shops for some surprise, out of the box ideas for the kiddos.

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2020 Gift Guide: Kids

Today’s gift guide is for the kiddos. When you have a five year old who only wants Minecraft and Legos finding special and shopping small is a bit of a challenge. I searched the internet for well designed toys your kids will enjoy.

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