This one's for the tennis players, the golfers, the swimmers, the hikers, the runners, the out-in-the-woods women on your list. As an avid runner and a regular hiker myself, this list was pretty easy for me to compile. I hand-picked clothing, accessories, and gear that is well-suited for an active and outdoorsy lifestyle. ACTIVE CLOTHING […]
Although I'm naturally drawn to words, I am raising some very mechanical and math-minded kids. My 11-year-old has long held that one of her favorite subjects is math. My 8-year-old is crazy (check-out-fifteen-research-books-at-a-time-and-take-copious-notes-crazy) about science. My 5-year-old wants to be a doctor and is wishing for a dog this Christmas. All that to say, all […]
The GIFTS FOR READERS category is always my favorite gift guide to put together because I love searching for and spotlighting interesting literary finds - beautiful books, reading accessories, lit-inspired clothing, and more! As you know, I'm an avid reader and my goal for this year is 50 books. I'm on my 45th book now and […]
The best advice I can give for shopping for a tween girl is to buy something that an adult woman would enjoy. With few exceptions, my 11-year-old enjoys the same things that I do - good books, comfortable slippers, athletic clothing, pretty bags, well-made shoes, jewelry and accessories, room decor pieces, and journals. Here are […]
Shopping for an elementary age girl? The following gift picks are especially ideal for young girls (ages 5-8). I have a girl at the top and bottom of this age range - and they both would be absolutely delighted to receive any of the below presents. Kit Kittredge Doll Kit Kittredge is one of my […]
This is the truth about Christmas with a 1-year-old: One-year-olds love the great wide world and are awed by simple joys. Feel free to wrap up a stick, a water bottle, or a roll of tape. Better yet - give them something that they are not allowed to have (car keys, iPhones, pencils, permanent markers, […]
A year seemed like an eternity when I was a child. Now, a year seems like a blink - faster than a blink. We were just nibbling on warm cinnamon rolls, trimming the tree, reading books around a blazing fireplace, and singing carols with joyful expectancy - and here we are again! I can't say […]
This year, I put together Valentine boxes for each of my daughters (ages 10, 7, 4). Since our baby boy is just shy of five months old, he'll be content with hugs & kisses...which he gets in plenty. I appreciate that Valentine's Day gives me an extra chance to tell my children how much I […]