Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
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 2021. 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 9-12). Below you will find clothes, shoes, toys, gear, games, and accessories that girls are bound to love for Christmas 2021. Because we currently have an 9-year-old and a 12-year-old in the house, I have an excellent “pulse” on what girls in this age range are most […]
Preschool is a time of wonder and tremendous growth. Two, three, four, and five-year-olds are eager to learn new things and they approach each task with focused joy. It's truly a gift to have a preschooler at home. I have one more year with my youngest son before he heads off to kindergarten next year […]
I don't know about you, but I love parenting in the teenage years (and I'm saying that without a hint of sarcasm). Truly, my husband and I have found that the teenage years are incredibly rich and wonderful. We love the deep conversations we can have with our daughters and there is a genuine enjoyment […]
Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! We hope the year ahead is full of wonder, awe, and discovery for each of your children. To help you get prepared for the 2021-22 school year, we've pulled together a list of the best clothing, shoes, accessories, bags, and other gear for elementary and middle school students. Two […]
Father’s Day 2021 is Sunday, June 20. Just around the corner! Below you will find my top FIVE ideas and 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 […]
Twelve-year-old girls are beautiful, smart, and thoughtful. They are right on the brink of young womanhood, 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 a 12-year-old girl in your life, I have […]
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9, 2021. 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 […]