I’ve talked about this before, but we’ve really tried to shy away from the “stuff” gifts the last few years and move toward more experiences. But sometimes it’s still fun to have something to open on Christmas morning! So we’ll … Read More
In my mind, I tend to lean slightly minimalist. That’s not to say it always works out that way, but the mindset and style appeals to me and I love decluttering. I hate buying knicknacks and tchotchkes, and empty space … Read More
Mixbook provided us with holiday cards in exchange for this post. All ideas are my own, and ones we’ve used or considered ourselves. If your parents are anything like our parents, it is REALLY difficult to purchase Christmas gifts for … Read More
Do you ever feel like Father’s Day gets a little forgotten? Between Mother’s Day just a month before and school ending and summer travel, I feel like it doesn’t usually get the attention it deserves. But I’ll tell ya what, … Read More
One of our favorite ways to prepare for any sort of trip is to read a bunch of books on the subject. It’s fun having a mix of titles – both non-fiction (to learn about the history, geography, and culture … Read More
We’ve found a few really excellent travel accessories for kids over the last 7+ years. These are things that have saved our (vegetarian) bacon time and again. While this list doesn’t include travel entertainment options (that’s a whole other post!), … Read More
I kind of have a thing for jars (who doesn’t?). Baby food jars, mason jars, little Boston round bottles…total sucker. Here’s a list of 5 easy bottled gifts that take a couple minutes each, max. 1. Homemade Vanilla. There are … Read More