Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
Ten-year-old girls are on the brink of young adulthood, yet they still have many of the same interests that they have enjoyed throughout childhood. Tween girls are smart and sweet, thoughtful and stubborn, fun and funny. If you have a 10-year-old girl in your life, I have some birthday gift ideas that will please most any […]
Mother's Day is May 12, 2019. Less than a month away! If you are looking for a meaningful and memorable gift for your mother or grandmother, I have some ideas! SHOES Shoes are one of the very best Mother's Day gifts. Here is why. They are practical. Plus, they are a somewhat universal gift - meaning […]
Trying to think of something worthwhile, educational, and entertaining for your child's stocking? Look! A book! I've put together a short list of SMALL BOOKS that will fit perfectly in a stocking, but also have plentiful appeal. There are obviously countless books that fit in this category, but I have selected just a few options […]
To find a book under the tree is truly a wonderful gift. Books offer much more than ordinary presents. They offer mystery, adventure, inspiration, and hope - all in a very small package. Although any book is a splendid treasure to receive, some books stand out as being heirloom-quality - resplendent hardcovers with beautiful scripts […]
Filling stockings is one of my favorite Christmas things to do. In fact, I think it might be interesting to do only stockings and no gifts for an upcoming year - just to mix things up! For each of the below ideas, you can click on the picture to take you to the product website […]
Standing on the brink of adulthood, tweens and teens are getting ready to jump forward, while also still having one foot on the railing of childhood. It's a dangerous, wonderful, emotional, and beautiful time. So much potential. So many adventures. The most important thing for buying gifts for this age range (ages 10-14+) is to […]
Do you know someone who enjoys cooking? In our house, Tim is the grill master and creates dishes to rival any five-star restaurant. Some of his signature dishes include Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburgers, Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños, Grilled Corn on the Cob, and a wide variety of steaks. He even makes pancakes on the grill! As for me, […]
This list is for people who linger at bookstores, people who have their library card numbers memorized, and people who read so many books that they start to forget them. This list is also for letter-writers, aspiring novelists, and to-do list makers. In short, these gift ideas are for anyone who admires the written word […]