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10 Practical Gifts for Mom

Often, when shopping for my sister and friends, I think about what I love and what I use and then shop accordingly! It never fails, I have an internal battle to buy one for someone else and one for myself ;). Anyone else? So, let me share with you my top favorite things. I thought long and hard

12+ Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

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We recently moved into our new home and were touched by the practical and personalized housewarming gift ideas people showered us with. We were so touched by their gesture. Moving can be stressful but also a huge celebration so here are 12 gift ideas for new homeowners. From practical

Best Toddler and Preschool Toy Gift Ideas

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It's officially Christmas time and we are checking our lists twice. I am looking for those good, tried, and authentic gifts. My emotional side wants the "wow factor" on Christmas morning while my practical side doesn't want a ton of toys collecting dust by New

20+ Best Gifts for Tween & Teen Boys

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**Click the picture below to be taken by affiliate link to the product** Is it just me or do the older kids get the less they play with toys and the harder it is to find presents that won't just collect dust in a closet? I hate that! So, in an effort to help all gift-givers out, I rounded up

20 Best Tween Girl Gift Ideas

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It's that time of year when you start wracking your brain for gift ideas for those girls that are a bit past baby dolls but not quite adults. What do you get a tween girl on your list besides just a gift card? With my daughter's help, I have rounded up the best 15 tween girl gift ideas for that

Best Advent Calendars for Kids

Christmas· Gift Guides· Seasonal Activities

Tis' the season to start thinking about Christmas! Several years ago my mom started a fun tradition with my kids and got them each a Christmas advent calendar It's been a fun way to get into the holiday spirit before the big day. My mother-in-law also gets the kids a chocolate advent

Harry Potter Helped My Son Fall in Love with Reading + 17 Books Series to Read After Harry Potter

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Harry Potter Helped My Son Fall in Love with Reading When my son started second grade, he didn't love to read. I was the same way as a kid so I totally got it however as a grown-up I knew how important it was for him to become a proficient reader. Just like anything in life the more you practice,

10 Items to Always Buy at TJ Maxx + TJ Maxx Shopping Hacks

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Have you ever been on a treasure hunt? You just know there is some buried treasure to be found and it might just be your lucky day. That's the exact feeling I have when I walk into stores like TJ Maxx, Marshall's and Homegoods. You never know when you walk in what buried treasure you might

10 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

Gift Guides· Seasonal Activities· Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Winter can get sort of long by February so I love a good reason to celebrate, especially mid-winter. While Valentine's day is touted as the most romantic day of the year. We usually celebrate as a whole family and reserve a date night out