Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
Eleven-year-old girls are beautiful, smart, and thoughtful. They are on the cusp of growing up, but they still retain a youthful awe about the world. They can converse with adults with maturity, but also dissolve in a fit of laughter with their friends. If you have an 11-year-old girl in your life, I have some […]
* Thanks to the following companies for providing products for us to test out. Father's Day is June 18, 2017. Less than a month away! Here are my top ideas for practical gifts that he'll use all year long. FLIP-FLOPS But not just any flip-flops! Columbia's Montrail Molikai II recovery sandals are specially-designed to help comfort […]
Five-year-old girls are sweet and tender, bold and bright, loving and oh-so-lovable. Because my daughter just turned five, I thought I'd jot down some birthday gift ideas for this age group. It's strange how quickly I forget what to buy a certain age/gender as soon my kids pass a stage. This post is as much […]
Mother's Day is May 14, 2017. Less than a month away! If you are looking for meaningful and memorable gift for your mother or grandmother, I have some ideas! COWGIRL BOOTS Four reasons she'll love a pair of cowgirl boots for Mother's Day – they’re stylish, versatile, durable, and comfortable. Cowgirl boots can be worn with […]
Eight-year-old girls are beautiful, smart, fun, and funny. They are eager to please, but also have strong opinions of their own. They are both confident and humble. They still play make-believe, but they also have sincere and profound discussions with people close to them. If you have an 8-year-old girl in your life, I have […]
Have you seen the funny meme that's going around about being an Amazon mom instead of a Pinterest mom? It's gently and humorously making the point that we can't all be DIY/Do-It-All moms. Sometimes, you just need to order in pizza instead of making roasted Brussels sprouts. True beauty and art isn't found in Pinterest projects. It's […]
Welcome to my home. I love this brick house - cozy and bright, warm and charming - in all seasons. We have white double doors with frosted glass windows, adorned with a festive wreath. This year, Tim went out and brought home a tree that I immediately dubbed the "Charlie Brown" tree. The poor baby […]
Filling up and displaying stocking stuffers is one of my favorite Christmas "chores." I love the challenge of finding FUNctional "miniature" things for everyone on my list. Below you will find my top picks for the best stocking stuffers for adults in 2016. Book Darts I've been using these miniature metal darts to mark favorite sentences […]