In my life, sixty seems far away for me. I know that in a blink though, I’ll be sitting there blowing out my own candles. As the people I love in my life start to approach this milestone birthday, I wonder about how to pick a great 60th birthday gift. By 60 most people would…
There is nothing better than a thoughtful gift from your significant other. When my husband presents me with an item, whether big or small, my heart flutters, and I feel so special. With Mother’s Day, the thoughtfulness that is expressed on this day is always cherished. I love the items that I receive from my…
My my my, who is celebrating a gigantic milestone? Congratulations to the honoree. This birthday is a big one! I often think about what I am going to do when my mom and mother-in-law reach this age. It is just around the corner, so I figure I should start planning something now. If you need…
I recently had a friend turn 30. This year is a massive milestone in the life of a person. We are leaving behind the “coming-of-age” years and transitioning into a new level of adulthood. At thirty, things can start to feel bigger and more expansive than in previous years. It’s as if, overnight, you are…
It’s the season of giving, and there are so many ways to make it unique. During the holidays, you will notice invites to fun gifting events that various groups will host. If you are looking to host one of these gatherings, then you should enjoy this list of my favorite gift exchange themes for your…
A 70th birthday is a epic milestone birthday. If you want to give an epic kind of gift, make sure you consider having the whole family– Kids, grandkids, and possibly even great-grandkids go in on the present together. Here are my ideas for seventeen 70th Birthday Gift Ideas. To create a special gift, take inventory…
Turning eighteen is a significant milestone in most places — Usher in your new adult with a memorable gift. Since most 18-year-olds are about to or have graduated from high school, you may want to consider different kinds of gifts based on the person and where they are at and what they need at this…
I think that hands down men are the hardest people on the planet to shop for. It doesn’t matter if it’s a birthday, holiday or anniversary. If you want to get a romantic gift, you’ll find most of the lists online contain random novelty sex related items, like conversation cards, that I’m not sure hit…
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” I certainly hope I will NOT be receiving some bird in a tree. I don’t feel like the gifts that go with the song are very desirable. However, you can still enjoy the holiday season with this fun, day by day, gifting regiment. …
One of the hardest items for this momma to find every year is stocking stuffers! Mainly because they are the last items on my list and by the time I get to them, I’m almost shopped out (which is pretty hard for me to do). An sometimes I just forget! Then I just end…
Have you ever seen these adorable beverage bouquets in gift shops or on Pinterest and thought, “I can do that and for a lot less money!”? Well, yes you can! Whether you are looking for a holiday themed gift, a hostess gift or just a small token of appreciation, these beverage bouquets are inexpensive, easy…
Do you struggle with finding gifts for guys? One’s that are personal or unique? I know I do! This week Kim & Rhonda give ideas for tangible, practical and experiential gifts for guys. We really hope it helps you think outside the box and find the perfect gift for a guy in your life whether…
Do you have any college students in your life? Whether they are your own children, their best friends from childhood, nieces, nephews, etc. they sure could use some encouragement. Especially around exam time! Many college students are hours away from the comforts of home during their college years and often miss some of the little…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NurseryMusts #CollectiveBias Ahh the excitement of motherhood! Most women daydream about having children from the minute they see that positive pregnancy test. We imagine all the joys, the laughs and the cuddles. We think of how we will bask…
Keeping family traditions alive can be harder and harder as kids get older. Between their likes and dislikes changing, it can be a challenge to find items your teen will actually be excited about in their Easter basket! Has your teenager requested “no more candy” in his/her Easter basket? Do you and the Easter…
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If you are reading this post you are either about to host or attend a Yankee Swap Gift party. Whether it’s at home, the office or with a social group I’ve got you covered. In this post I’ll be giving you: How the Yankee Swap Gift Game Works Rule Variations Yankee Gift Swap Gift Ideas…
Don’t you love it when you get a surprise package in the mail? Doesn’t it make you feel super special when your mom, grandma, sister, or best friend sends you a treat via snail mail? I don’t know what it is about opening the mailbox and seeing an unexpected padded envelope with my name written…
Do you ever struggle to come up with a good gift for your kid’s teachers that are useable, thoughtful and frugal? At the end of this school year I decided to try and think outside the Starbucks gift card and Sharpie filled cup for my son’s teacher appreciation gifts. I was on the hunt for…
It’s that time of year again! When you’ll start opening your mailbox and pulling out fancy white washed envelopes containing high priced graduation announcements. Now that you’ve seen the announcement, you have a few choices. You can mail them a check, which will probably get spent on late night taco runs or you can send…
It’s Valentine’s Day. The first Valentine’s Day that I remember NOT being depressed was the first year I was dating my husband. I had a monumental AP Chemistry exam the next morning and so I spent Valentine’s Day studying in a coffee shop with my best friend. Little did I know that he was…
So you’re staring at your ugly sweater Christmas party invite. You keep re-reading the part about bringing a $15 gift for the white elephant gifts exchange game. Your mind races with various ideas but you settle down in the comfort of knowing that with everything else you have going on during the holidays, there…
I’m gonna be brutally honest here. Finding cool gifts for guys can be hard. Am I right? Men are the hardest people on the face of the earth to shop for. You might think you’ve found the ultimate gift for that person only to have them look you square in the face and tell you…
Have you ever gone on the hunt for the perfect gift for your wife but come up feeling a lot of pressure and overwhelm. You are in the right article then. I’ve turned this post into the useful birthday gift for wife guide! Some are simple, some are fancy and some are techy. My goal…
Guys are the hardest people on the planet to buy gifts for. I sort of think they are the very reason gift cards were invented. As Father’s Day comes around this year and you sit panicking at the thought of getting another tie, consider these 5 out of the box father’s day gift ideas. 1….