Tag: gifts

  • Today I Need A…Mother’s Day Gift! Our Mother’s Day Gift Guides for 2019

    Today I Need A…Mother’s Day Gift! Our Mother’s Day Gift Guides for 2019

    Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but don’t panic! We put together some gift ideas so you can shop and order with the click of a mouse. The items below are all different price points and different styles, but I can tell you that I would love to receive ANY of them! Let’s just say I already emailed my husband a link to this page. There’s a list for Amazon and a list for Target, both with easy ordering and fast shipping.

    That being said, Mother’s Day is not all about gifts and many moms would be happy to just spend the day with their family doing something relaxing while knowing that their kids and families thought about them. A homemade card, not having to make dinner, and my kids cleaning their rooms sounds like an amazing Mother’s Day to me. Last year, I asked for hydrangea flowers to plant in my garden; this year I asked for all of us to take a hike along Lake Michigan together. But, I know my husband loves to have something for me to open to help me feel appreciated. Enter this list.

    1 – For Mom’s who love wineModern Copper Stemless Wine Glasses – Chic, useful and along with a bottle of wine you know she’ll love, makes this a gift that says “Sit and relax a while – you deserve it!”
    2 – For Moms who hate to clean iRobot Roomba Vacuum – I know what you’re thinking, I can’t get a vacuum for Mother’s Day! This is definitely a gift you give only if you KNOW the woman you are buying for would appreciate it. I, for one, would love the ability to take one of my daily tasks, like vacuuming, off my list.
    3 – For Moms who love to be comfyLace back PJ’s – These are seriously cute and reviewers say they are incredibly comfortable. It’s a win-win!
    4 – For Moms who love showing off their childrenCustom Initial Necklace – This necklace is a way to personalize a gift for any mom. Whatever the number of kids, you can add a disc pendant for each.
    5 – For Moms who could use some pamperingBath Bomb Gift Set – Bath bombs are everywhere nowadays and for good reason. They feel like a small luxury at the end of a long day or week. This set comes in a super-cute gift box making it a gorgeous gift.
    6 – For Moms who love to be on trendTrendy Resin Hoop Earrings – Resin Earrings are a must-have accessory for any chic mom!
    7 – For Sentimental moms (or really any mom)Letters to My Mom Book – Kids can write letters to their Mom now for her to open later – a time capsule between mother and child. I’m not crying, you’re crying!
    8 – For Moms who love to garden or cookAeroGarden – I know it’s finally spring and many of us are planting our garden outside, but with the AeroGarden, herbs and veggies can be grown year round indoors putting dinner ingredients at your fingertips.

    1 – For Mom’s who loves to journalOne Question a Day for Moms. “What is the funniest thing your child has said recently?”, this five-year journal asks a question like this everyday giving Mom the opportunity to jot down memories she doesn’t want to forget.
    2 – For Mom’s who love wine EcoVessel PORT 10oz Insulated Stainless Steel Stemless Wine Glass. Insulated to keep wine at your desired temperature, a silicone base to keep the glass from slipping, and a 100 year warranty? What more could you ask for? I love the Gold and Blue Moonlight colors.
    3 – For Mom’s who love beauty productsTarget Beauty Box. The all natural mom will love this beauty box full of eco-conscious products.
    4 – For Mom’s who are runners or love musicAnker Wireless Earbuds. I love these wireless earbuds for running and working out, but they can be used for so much more! Listening to music or a podcast wire free makes moving about your day much easier and enjoyable.
    5 – For Mom’s who love to be comfyWomen’s Pajama Set. With 5 star reviews, these pajamas are sure to be a new favorite for bedtime.
    6 – For Mom’s who love their smoothiesNinja Smart Screen Blender DUO. This is the blender we use DAILY to make our protein smoothies. If you want to go a step further, this version, Ninja Professional 1200W Kitchen System – BL685, comes with a food processor bowl too.
    7 – For Mom’s who love jewelry with clean linesMama Bear Bolo Bracelet. A truly versatile bracelet she can wear with any outfit.
    8 – For Sentimental moms (or really any mom) Letter’s To My Mom Book. Kids can write letters to their Mom’s now for her to open later – a time capsule between mother and child. I’m not crying, you’re crying… again!

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  • Easter Baskets Made Easy

    Easter Baskets Made Easy

    Easter is just 3 weeks away and have I gotten anything for my kids’ Easter baskets? Nope. I just don’t get out shopping like I used to anymore. Between work and the kids school and activity schedules I have no time to get out and shop, especially without at least one of my kids with me.

    I usually choose an Easter Basket theme each year, something I know the girls are into at the time or something I know will be part of our spring/summer. A few years ago when we were first starting our vegetable garden I bought my girls gardening gloves, watering cans, garden themed books, sunglasses, a garden craft and chocolate carrots. They loved it and couldn’t wait to get started with planting our garden!

    So, I thought I would try buying everything online this year and put together a few basket ideas to share with you all as I go. Order what you like, wait for the goodies to come in the mail and then assemble!

    Special notes:

    1. These basket ideas are candy-free. If you want to add candy it is much cheaper to go to your grocery store or local Target and pick up candy.

    2. Some of these item combinations can get expensive when adding them up. Pick one, two, three items – whatever fits your budget or age of your child.

    3. Target has Free 2-Day shipping on orders of $35 or more. Amazon has Free shipping for Prime members or for orders $25 or more.

    Butterfly Themed Easter Basket

    Butterfly Themed Easter Basket:
    1. National Geographic Butterfly Book
    2. Melissa & Doug Butterfly Magnet Craft
    3. Monarch Butterfly Wings
    4. Butterfly Hair Clips
    5. Butterfly Terrarium
    6. Butterfly Binoculars

    Nature/Outdoors Themed Easter Basket

    Nature/Outdoors Themed Easter Basket:
    1. Go Find It – Outdoor Family Scavenger Hunt Game
    2. Reusable Nature Stickers
    3. Melissa & Doug Bug Binoculars
    4. On the Nature Trail Book
    5. Paint a Birdhouse Kit
    6. Paint Your Own Pet Rocks

    Unicorn Themed Easter Basket

    Unicorn Themed Easter Basket:
    1. Unicorn Necklace Set
    2. Unicorn Paint By Stickers
    3. Paint Your Own Unicorn
    4. Unicorn Headband
    5. Unicorn Flip Flops
    6. Unicorn Easter Eggs
    7. Unicorn Joke Book
    8. Unicorn Bucket – or – Unicorn Canvas Bucket

    Sports Themed Easter Basket

    Sports Themed Easter Basket:
    1. Paint Your Own Sports Bank
    2. Light Up Flying Disc
    3. Mini Tabletop Soccer Game
    4. Sports Easter Eggs
    5. Nerf Vortex Howler Football
    6. Sport Sunglasses
    7. Sport Bucket

    Mermaid Themed Easter Basket

    Mermaid Themed Easter Basket:
    1. Klutz Magical Mermaids Craft Book
    2. Bath Bomb with Mermaid Necklace
    3. Mermaid Sequin Slap Bracelets
    4. Narwhal Light-Up Fingerlings
    5. Mermaid Tail Mini Purse

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