11 fantastic gifts for stepmothers on Mother’s Day. Because we love them too. | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
We certainly couldn’t forget to include cool gifts for stepmothers in our Mother’s Day Gift Guide this year. After all, for a lot of us, Mother’s Day is a chance to give thanks to all the nurturing women in our lives who have helped make us who we...
Michelle Obama’s VOTE necklace: Found it, want it.
Like everyone I know, I was absolutely captivated and moved by Michelle Obama’s DNC speech last night. (Please, watch if you haven’t already.) It’s what I woke up thinking about this morning and I know I will keep thinking about it. And while it was...
Reader Q+A: What is a thoughtful gift for a friend who’s had a miscarriage?
Recently, we received a question on Facebook that hit me in the gut: Q: What is a really thoughtful gift to give someone who’s suffered a miscarriage? This is so tough. And since October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, it’s a topic I...
14 personalized gifts for grandmothers who deserve the best | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
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,...
A beautiful custom gift for the holidays. Tissues sold separately.
Some of our favorite gifts to give (and receive) are custom gifts because they feel so personal. And really, what’s more personal than a loved one’s handwriting? That’s why we fell instantly in love with these custom handwriting cuff bracelets by...
Personalized keychains and backpack charms to send kids back to school with a smile
It’s an annual tradition for us that when it’s back-to-school season, each kid gets to pick out one charm or backpack charm to hang on their backpacks. In a desperate attempt to steer my youngest from a poop emoji squishie (sigh), I may point her towards...
Cool Father’s Day jewelry and accessory gifts, from sporty to chic | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Our 2018 Father’s Day gift guide is packed with meaningful gift ideas from adorable DIY projects the kids can make to creative gifts for the dad who has everything. And now, we’re taking a look at great Father’s Day jewelry and accessories for men....
32 cool (really!) Mother’s Day Gifts, all $15 and under | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
If you’re looking for affordable Mother’s Day gifts, as in, all $15 or less (really!) you’ve come to the right place. Because around here, we all know the best Mother’s Day gifts have nothing to do with how much you spend. Even so, I get that...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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