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For years, we’ve been covering the beautiful work of Peggy Li. I mean, we’re talking years and years. I just adore her affordable jewelry, which always makes its way onto the arms of the rich, famous, and highly televised. I mean, who wouldn’t take a...
9 smart, beautiful flower alternatives for Mother’s Day that will last a whole lot longer than a bouquet.
Mother’s Day will be coming up before you know it, and while we love getting fresh cut bouquets of flowers, there are other options! Consider these flower bouquet alternatives for Mother’s Day that will last way past the big day. Yes, it may seem a little early,...
Mother’s Day and grandmas: Beautifully simple ideas to help you to feel close when you’re apart
While many of us will wake up on Mother’s Day to breakfast in bed, a few handmade cards and crafts, or hopefully at minimum some well wishes and a day of semi-relaxation, we are also thinking about all the grandmas on Mother’s Day. There are so many we are...
7 of our favorite Mother’s Day ecards that say all the things you want to say right now
This year definitely feels like an e-card year when it’s come to Mother’s Day. While we love supporting the post office all we can, some of us have just been too overwhelmed to remember to pick out a card in time. And plenty of us aren’t able to...
15 easy recycled Mother’s Day gifts your kids can make from stuff you have right at home | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
On Mother’s Day for the past few years, I’ve always loved my kids’ homemade gifts and cards most of all. But, this year, I don’t want my family to worry about shopping for craft supplies to make, or to have to go anywhere to buy me something....
19 of the best subscription boxes for moms this Mother’s Day, so they can feel the love even longer
This year for Mother’s Day, we wanted to be sure to round up some of the best subscription boxes for mom out there. After all, mail is a bit delayed right now, making standard shipping a risk for last-minute gifts in some cases. We also know that moms are...
16 fabulous Mother’s Day gifts that give back to Covid relief and healthcare workers | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
We’ve always had a heart for Mother’s Day gifts that give back, but this year, we’re focusing on gifts that give back to Covid relief efforts, including donations to frontline healthcare workers, food banks, restaurant workers, and all kinds of...
18 meaningful Mother’s Day gift ideas for the far-away mom or grandma you really miss.
While I think any and all Mother’s Day gifts are meaningful, this year is different. If you normally see your mom on Mother’s Day, like I do, this year is going to be extra hard if we’re not able to have those huts, that time together, those...
16 special Mother’s Day gifts from the kids this year: Gifts to make, gifts to buy, gifts to mail
As we keep saying, this year’s Mother’s Day gifts from the kids are going to be something extra special. If you’re sheltering in place together, you’ll have to secretly have something delivered or find the time — and space! — to...
20 of our favorite self-care gifts for moms in 2020 | Mother’s Day gift guide
Among the hottest Mother’s Day gifts in 2020: self-care gifts for moms. And grandmas, of course. This year, moms are working harder and longer than ever before, often juggling work, family obligations, household chores, and their own well-being. With no breaks....
Loads of last-minute Mother’s Day gifts she’ll love. There’s still time!
If you haven’t secured the perfect Mother’s Day gift yet, rest easy. Okay, not that easy, because it’s literally just two days away. But if you hustle, we can still help you out with these awesome last-minute gifts that don’t feel improvised at...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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