The best mugs for gift-giving

The best mugs for gift-giving

Okay, so we sometimes make fun of mugs as gifts around here. But only because when most people think of mug gifts, they think of some awful “world’s greatest____” thing in comic sans that was nabbed off the bargain shelf at the last minute.The truth...
A star to top the one on top of the Christmas tree

A star to top the one on top of the Christmas tree

While I love the silhouette ornaments in our Holiday Gift Guide this year as a fabulous grandparent gift, here’s one more idea. And if you’ve got up to 5 cousins (or kids) in the family, even better. The customized star ornament from CMP fave Lisa Leonard...
You oughta be on note pads

You oughta be on note pads

Grandparents can be tricky to shop for at holiday time. “Don’t get me a thing,” they’ll tell you, but truth be told, they’d rather weep for weeks over the thoughtful gift that shows up anyway. We’ve only got a few days left to get...
Hey, that’s got my name on it!

Hey, that’s got my name on it!

Looking for a gift this holiday season that won’t take up any more space in the playroom? How about some practical and functional items for your little ones to call all their own?   Artist Mayi Carles has a full line of pieces that you can order...
Sew you want to be in pictures

Sew you want to be in pictures

This holiday season, you can do almost anything with your fancy photos: make books, cards, puzzles, even an afghan. But we found one artist putting a beautiful homemade twist on capturing your family’s image, and we think this one’s worthy of framing. Etsy...