Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
Father’s Day 2023 is Sunday, June 18. Just around the corner! Below you will find my top recommendations for practical gifts that your dad, brother, husband, or son will use all year long. These gift picks will be perfect matches for almost any man - regardless of his line of work or his interests. Whether he enjoys […]
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. Mother’s Day is an ideal time to celebrate and appreciate the amazing women in our lives! This gift guide is dedicated to all of the mothers and grandmothers who love, encourage, and work hard every day for the people who they love. If you are looking for a meaningful […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s 2022 Christmas Gift Guide for Readers. Below you will find gift recommendations for: books (of course!), clothing, decor, and accessories for people who appreciate the written word. This is always my favorite guide to put together since I read between 50-100 books per year and genuinely appreciate giving & receiving bookish gifts. BOOKISH GEAR […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Boys (ages 5-7). Below you will find clothes, shoes, toys, gear, and games that young boys are bound to love for Christmas 2022. DAPPER DUDS BY APPAMAN Once upon a time, when I had three little girls, I couldn't wrap my mind around what would it be like to […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Athletes (young & old). Below you will find clothes, shoes, toys, gear, games, and accessories that athletes are bound to love for Christmas 2022. Whether your gift recipient plays team sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc) or enjoys pursuing solitary athletic endeavors (swimming, cycling, running, hiking, etc), you're bound […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Girls (ages 10-14). Below you will find clothes, shoes, toys, gear, games, and accessories that girls are bound to love for Christmas 2022. Because we currently have a 10-year-old and a 13-year-old in the house, I have an excellent “pulse” on what girls in this age range are most […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Professional Men & Women. Below you will find clothes, shoes, gear, decor, and organization products that professional men & women are bound to love (and use!) for Christmas 2022. ALASTIN SKINCARE Several years ago, a dermatologist recommended that my daughters and I wear tinted sunscreen daily and we've […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama's list of the best stocking stuffers for all ages! I've tried to include a variety of ideas - games, toys, accessories, gear, candy, snacks, and practical things that will actually be used throughout the year. I will update this page yearly with new and unique ideas. MINI HAND PUPPETS BY FOLKMANIS […]