21 unique gifts (good ones!) for dads who have everything | Father’s Day Gift Guide
It can be tough each Father’s Day to look for unique gifts for dads, grandpas, or stepdads, especially when you’re shopping for the type who either owns everything already, or says, “I don’t need anything.” (C’mon… a little...
30 amazing Father’s Day gifts under $15: For when the thought counts, but so does the gift | Father’s Day Gift Guide
Each year we scour the web for the coolest Father’s Day gifts to fit any budget, and one of our most popular posts is always gifts for dad under $20. But this year I thought I’d challenge myself and try to compile some really cool Father’s Day gifts...
14 personalized gifts for grandmothers who deserve the best | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019
I’ve been spending so much time seeking out the best personalized gifts for grandmothers this Mother’s Day, to make it clear just how much we love them. God knows I couldn’t do this parenting thing without my kids’ Mimi, Grama, and Nana in...
The custom map jewelry that has us thinking Mother’s Day gifts (hint, hint)
It’s never too early to start thinking about Mother’s Day gifts, in my opinion. And when I spotted the custom street map jewelry over at Talia Sari, I knew these were going straight to the top of my wish list. The minimalist style is sleek and understated,...
The personalized handbags that are more meaningful than a monogram
We’ve covered lots of clever personalized gifts that we’ve discovered over the years, and especially personalized gifts for Mother’s Day — with more in the next few weeks, no doubt! And the new-to-us Irvine-based Etsy shop, Fontem, is a new one...
21 cool Easter basket ideas under $20 for kids of all ages
Easter is just a few short weeks away, so we’re all thinking about just what we’re going to stuff our kids’ Easter baskets with this year. While there’s nothing wrong with jellybeans and Peeps, maybe consider some of these cool Easter basket...
The adorable, custom Easter cookie cutters you need this spring.
In my family, we love incorporating traditions into our holiday celebrations whenever we can. True to my style, one of the easiest traditions to put in place is a cookie decorating day, so I was excited to find these adorable, custom custom Easter cookie cutters at...
These personalized children’s books are offering a new gender-neutral option, and it’s fantastic
I’m already a fan of Kabook personalized children’s books, because they allow you to insert your own child into the story — name, characteristics, favorite stuffed animal, even a photo. What better way to get kids excited about reading than seeing...
The best list of last-minute holiday gift ideas that let you skip the $$$ shipping
I totally get the last-minute holiday gift problem. Believe me! I mean, we may have started amassing ideas for our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide in, like…February, but hey, we’re busy moms. And we’re busy shopping for you sometimes at the expense of our...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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