A Valentine’s gift that gives back with heart
I’m so happy to find this new addition to our list of cool, affordable Valentine’s gifts for her: The new Kindred Cord heart bracelet from Alex and Ani, designed to help support Project (RED). For just $21, you get this sweet red nylon cord bracelet with a...
12 romantic Valentine’s gifts for him under $50 | Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2016
We love the idea of romantic valentine’s gifts for him that don’t break the bank, which is why we scoured the web for some of the coolest ideas for the lucky man in your life that all happen to be under $50. Of course, we won’t discourage a bigger,...
17 wonderful DIY Valentine’s Day gifts that the kids can make | Valentine’s Day Gifts 2016
I love looking for crafty DIY Valentine’s Day gifts that my kids can make, and I hope you like when I look for them for you. Because my criteria, I think, are fairly straightforward, and ones I bet a lot of you can relate to as well: 1) Do I own any of that...
21 cool Valentine’s Day gift ideas for kids of all ages | Valentine’s Gift Guide 2016
We always have the best time looking for cool Valentine’s Day gift ideas for our kids, whether they’re toddlers, tweens or teens. Hey, it’s not like they’re expecting spendy chocolate truffles or diamond jewelry! Of course not every family...
11 of the cutest Valentine’s Day gift ideas for babies and toddlers | Valentine’s Gift Guide 2016
It’s February, yay! And that means it’s time for our annual series filled with Valentines gift ideas of all kinds. Starting with those littlest loves in your life. So take a peek at all the cute Valentine’s Day gift ideas for babies and toddlers...
11 easy Valentine’s Day crafts for preschoolers and younger kids, most with supplies you already have at home.
While I’m not sure I’m ready for my house to look like it exploded in hearts, Valentine’s Day is coming sooner than you think. And since my kids’ own language of love is craft projects, I’ve been looking for some easy Valentine’s...
31 of the absolute funniest Valentine’s cards, for sweethearts with a sense of humor. AKA Keepers.
Each year I have the best time scouring the web for the funniest Valentine’s Cards. I was just never a fan of those long, poetic prefab cards written in wedding script. I guess if I have something sentimental to say I’ll say it myself. As for my cards?...
Putting your heart where your head is
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, cold weather, and rebellion streaks, I spotted this adorable girls mohawk snowboard hat on Etsy, beautifully handmade at the Washington State shop, Tory Makes. It can be sized for punk rock babies through preschoolers, teens and...
Photo Valentine’s Cards: The brilliant solution to not having sent holiday cards
I learned soon after becoming a mom that there are just some years I will not get my you-know-what in order in time, to be able to send out holiday cards. New Year’s cards are a terrific alternative as we’ve suggested before, but look, holidays can be a...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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