Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s 2023 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. * Be […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Party Hosts. Below you will find hand-picked selections of the best furniture, decor, serveware, glassware, lighting, games, activities, and accessories for people who love to entertain - both indoors and outdoors. Whether you gift recipient enjoys hosting formal dinner parties, weekend brunch, high tea, or backyard barbecues, this […]
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 […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Professional Men & Women. Below you will find clothes, shoes, gear, and organization products that professional men & women are bound to love (and use!) for Christmas 2023. Whether your gift recipient is jetting setting across the world to international business conferences, sealing deals in a home office, […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Boys (ages 6-8). Below you will find clothes, shoes, toys, gear, and games that young boys are bound to love for Christmas 2023. BENTO BOX BY LUNCHBOTS For a gift that will be both loved and used all year round, consider a stainless steel or silicone bento lunchbox for […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Girls (ages 9-12). Below you will find clothes, shoes, toys, gear, games, and accessories that girls are bound to love for Christmas 2023. Because we currently have an 11-year-old girl in the house (along with two teen girls!), I have an excellent “pulse” on what girls in this age […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s Christmas Gift Guide for Athletes (young & old). Below you will find clothes, shoes, gear, and accessories that athletes are bound to love for Christmas 2023. 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 to find […]
Some parents dread summer. I adore it. What a treat to sleep in, to drive less, to read stacks of books, to go on long walks in the early morning and before sunset, to strap on our helmets and go biking, and to plan adventures of all sorts! Whether you're traveling near or far this […]