Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
We're convinced that many children get far too many toys at Christmas. Far better for the imagination would be a wonderful book. Other good gift ideas are clothing in the next size up or arts & crafts tools that encourage creativity. Following are some excellent picks for kids (ages 3-12). Boxcar Children Boxed Set Originally […]
Preschoolers make Christmas more magical. They see the world with a preposterous amount of wonder, fascination, and creativity. It would do us all good to follow their example. Here are our top picks for kids in the 2 to 5 age range. FirstBike Balance Bike Designed for 2 to 5 year olds, the FirstBike is […]
Having a baby at Christmas is the very best gift of all. When I look at my 7-month-old, I am mesmerized. She smiles and the whole world is drops of sunshine and happiness, washing away the grey. Below you'll find gift ideas that are good picks for babies (birth through age 1). Note that they're […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama's 2012 Christmas Gift Guide. Grab a cup of cocoa. Bring a favorite poem or picture book to share. We'll decorate gingerbread men, sing our favorite hymns, and let the children dance among the twinkling lights. And then - we'll sit around the fire and read the story of Jesus' birth, giving […]
Father's Day is Sunday, June 17 (THIS Sunday). Dads are notoriously hard to shop for so I've teamed up with 8 brands to present you with a 10-page guide full of outstanding gift ideas. All of the products featured inside the pages are ones that we've tested and approved as good picks for men. Without […]
Know a special 3-year-old girl? Will you be attending her birthday party? Here are sixteen gift ideas to consider: [click on each image for details + pricing] Do you have a 3-year-old daughter? If so, what kind of gifts would she want to receive? *** Every few weeks, I feature creative gift ideas in specific […]
Know a foodie? Here are eight gift ideas to consider: [click on each image for details + pricing] Do you enjoy eating and creating good food? If so, what kind of food-related gifts would you want to receive? *** Every week or so, I feature creative gift ideas in specific categories. Let me know if you […]
Know an artist? Here are eight gift ideas to consider: [click on each image for details + pricing] Do you enjoy creating art? If so, what kind of art-related gifts would you want to receive? *** Every week or so, I feature creative gift ideas in specific categories. Let me know if you are having […]