15 thoughtful DIY gifts for teenage girls | Holiday Gifts 2021
As the mom of teen girls, I know that DIY gifts for teenage girls can be so wonderful — not just to make for your own teen, but for teenage girls to make for their friends. They don’t require a whole lot of money, but handmade gifts certainly give all the...
Last minute DIY holiday gifts for friends. And family, who you like enough to call friends. | Holiday Gifts 2021
We love looking for easy last-minute DIY holiday gifts each year that show our friends we care, especially during such a trying time. But not all of us are gifted crafters who can knit a pair of mittens while watching a Christmas movie, or eke out the time for a...
More than 50 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
Each year, we love putting together a list of affordable holiday gifts for kids under $15. With budgets tight for so many, it really helps to know that there are plenty of affordable gifts that still seem like big deals to kids, tweens, and even teens. Including lots...
12 creative gift ideas for the man who has everything. Or…does he? | Holiday Gifts 2021
If you need to find a creative gift for the man who has everything it requires just a little more thought. Fortunately, we’re here to help! Is there anything better than surprising someone we love with a gift they didn’t even know they wanted? We know it...
16 of our favorite hygge gifts for everyone who needs more comfort and coziness right now | Holiday Gift Guide
Hygge gifts may be a new category for a lot of us who don’t have families from Denmark, but it’s something we could all use more of these days. It’s the Danish concept of coziness — a lifestyle all about finding comfort, pleasure, and warmth in...
12 wonderful Dolly Parton gifts for the Dolly fans in your life. (A.K.A. everyone we know.)
It goes without saying that I will always love Dolly Parton, so naturally I was drawn to these amazing Dolly Parton gifts. If you haven’t listened to the Dolly Parton’s America podcast yet, let me assure you that people of all stripes, plaids, and paisleys...
20 unique personalized gifts for kids in 2021, from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for some cool, truly unique personalized gifts for kids, we totally understand. It’s an easy way to make a holiday gift extra special — and it doesn’t have to cost a lot either. That extra personalized touch really makes these...
The best Black Friday Deals of 2021: From the big stores to small shops and indie makers
Each year we share the best Black Friday deals online to help you manage your time, your budget, and get back to family faster. This year is no different, as we share the best Black Friday deals 2021 from big stores and brands along with the small businesses we love....
10 of my favorite holiday gifts from Oprah’s Favorite Things list | Holiday Gift Guide
Oprah’s Favorite Things list rarely steers me wrong. Her exclusive-to-Amazon gift finder is how I found the Trufflin’ Sriracha and Ranch Gift Set last year, which I bought for myself, then my parents, then re-ordered again for myself because whoa. (Oh...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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