This list is for people who linger at bookstores, people who have their library card numbers memorized, and people who read so many books that they start to forget them. This list is also for letter-writers, aspiring novelists, and to-do list makers. In short, these gift ideas are for anyone who admires the written word […]

If you ask any member of our family to name their favorite things to do, you will probably hear at least one of these terms: “Travel!” “Road trips!” “Hiking!” “Exploring!” Even our two-year-old would probably respond with: “GO.” We love to be on-the-move…visiting new cities, wandering through national parks, and savoring foods from various regions of […]

If you stop by our house at any given moment of the day, you’ll probably find at least one of my kids with a pencil attached to their hand – sketching animals or drawing detailed diagrams for inventions. They are fascinated by astronomy, biology, geology, anatomy, and the way the world works. The below gift […]

We have four kids (ages 12, 9, 6 and 2) and they all LOVE to be outside. They’re hikers, explorers, and mountaineers. Some of my favorite family memories are when we have been out in nature with snacks in a pack and a baby in a carrier. Below are some fun and practical gift picks […]

I don’t care what people say about the terrible twos. I think Christmas with a toddler is pure magic. Below are some fun and practical gift picks for 2-year-olds that are sure to be used all year long. Shoes Every morning, our two-year-old wakes up and says two things, “EAT cereal!” and then “OUTSIDE!” Two-year-olds […]

At our house, Christmas morning looks like this: Bible stories and Christmas songs twinkling lights and a decorated tree homemade cinnamon rolls and eggs with sausage time with cousins and leisurely conversations by the fireplace mandarin oranges at the bottom of stockings Since we live in the desert, daytime temperatures in December range from 55 […]