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,...
Love your city? Put a ring on it.
I don’t see a lot of jewelry that grabs me right away, but when I do? Well, here I am to share it with you. Right now, it’s the remarkable cityscape rings by jewelry artist Ola Shekhtman that caught my attention on Uncommon Goods and…wow. I’m...
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...
Some of our favorite Secret Santa gift ideas for the whole family
One way I always bring all of my family together over the holidays is with a Secret Santa gifting tradition. Truth be told, it’s the most affordable (and let’s be honest, fun) way to exchange gifts with a large family over the holidays. I generally try to...
Tons of fantastic ideas for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that don’t feel like it.
Yes, it’s official last-minute Mother’s Day gift time. And that’s okay! While we started searching for the coolest Mother’s Day gifts months ago (because it’s one of our favorite things to do) as busy moms ourselves, we know that as much as we...
8 of the sweetest mother-daughter necklace sets, from fancy to DIY | Mother’s Day Gifts 2018
These awesome mother-daughter necklace sets are making me teary. The mother-daughter relationship can be really special, especially with little ones or even those tweens and teens for whom the connection is extra important. Oh — and of course, for moms too!...
31 affordable Mother’s Day gifts for all kinds of moms, and how to make them more special
We’ve always said that Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be expensive — but they do have to be thoughtful. (Well, at least they should be, right?) One of my favorite gifts from my kids of all time, aside from the hand-written cards and artwork...
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...
20 wonderfully creative, personalized Mother’s Day gifts for a mom who’s like no other. | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
I’m convinced that personalized Mother’s Day gifts make the absolute best presents. Why? Because they show that the giver has actually thought ahead, and because they’re designated specifically for Mom. As someone who lives in a household where...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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