Another year, another reminder to please be thoughtful with what you choose to purchase, and not simply because things are on sale. 🙂 These have been some of our very favorite, tried-and-true items that we’ve used over and over both … Read More
Each year, I love thinking through some of my favorite products that I’ve loved and used consistently – everything from beauty to personal care to the kitchen to travel. I love seeing what has actually stuck around and what new … Read More
Every Christmas, one of the biggest gifts I give myself is having all my kids’ presents decided, purchased, and mostly wrapped well before Christmas Day. Life just always gets so busy and it’s way less stressful for me to decide … Read More
Whether we’re planning a trip packing list or making sure we have the right hiking gear for kids and families right at home, we try to consider what versatile basics will serve us well. That means we try to find … Read More
Welcome to this year’s Travel Lovers’ Gift Guide! I love gifting items that will support our family as well as other loved ones on amazing experiences and spending time together. There are lots of ideas for amazing travel gifts for … Read More
It’s here – the 2025 $5 Travel Gift Guide! This is my favorite gift guide I do every year because it’s – I hope – super USEFUL for a variety of people and circumstances. While obviously it’s geared to travel, … Read More
I’m so excited to share the 2025 LPF small business gift guide! It’s chock full of all our favorite small brands that we personally use and love and that I think would make terrific gifts, as well. It’s also filled … Read More
Like many of you, we try to focus on experiences over things, but there are certain items that have helped make those experiences easier and more fun over the years. These are things that are useful, durable, and stand the … Read More
We loved celebrating our newly minted teenager yesterday! My mind is still spinning a bit that we now have TWO teens at home. How in the world did this happen? K is pretty easy to please and has simple interests, … Read More
We loved celebrating our new 8 year old yesterday! I started my account and blog a year or so after he was born since we were using the paternity leave Dan received (a first for us!) to visit Europe and … Read More
These are our favorite, tried-and-true travel gear and home life items that have stood the test of time. With 8 people in our home or when we travel, we try to only purchase items that are really worth their cost … Read More
Each year, I love thinking through some of my favorite products that I’ve found or been using consistently – everything from beauty to personal care to the kitchen to travel. I love taking some time to pay attention to what … Read More
