Yesterday I heard that stores are already running out of the best toys for the year. I love to do my shopping early, but not just because they may run out, mostly because I love to find great (unique) things at great prices. :) My stocking stuffer list isn't any different. Stocking Stuffers ...
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10 gifts for a preschool teacher
I love buying gifts for a preschool teacher or our older kid's teachers, because they love everything that you give them (they are always so sweet and appreciative!). Fun and practical, these 10 gifts for a preschool teacher will be a hit, no matter which teacher gift you pick! 10 gifts for a ...
Four Christmas Gifts
It seems crazy, right? We give and give and give until they get so much that no one even knows what they got. Do they even care what it is or do they just “want presents”? The kids would get gifts from Santa, us, my parents, my husband’s parents, aunts, uncles, friends, etc… SO many gifts. ...
Mothers Day gift ideas for mom or grandma (whimsy wednesday)
Here are a few of my favorite grandmothers gift ideas. These DIY Gifts for Grandparents are great for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day! Mother’s Day is just around the corner and you don’t want to forget about Grandma! Here are a few ideas to help inspire you to help celebrate the Grandmas and ...
10 Gifts for Grandparents
Grandparents are always fun to buy for, but even more fun to make a gift for - because they always love the handmade gifts the most! Grandparent Gift Idea: 1- I love the idea of these DIY photo coasters. I made these for my parents and my in-laws two years ago. It is so easy and very ...
Last minute gifts for your hostess
LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE FOR HOSTS… When you go to Christmas parties and cookie exchanges, it is always nice to bring a gift for your host. I wanted to share ten gifts for your hosts and friends. 1. DIY Summer Cooler - Fill a glass pitcher with lemons, then attach a wooden spoon and a stylish ...
10 books to buy teachers for Christmas
It is almost time to start thinking about gift ideas for family, friends and teachers. I was a teacher and one of my favorite gifts was always a book, so today I am sharing ten of my books to buy teachers for Christmas with affiliate links to the books on Amazon. I loved receiving books as a ...
5 Fathers Day gift ideas
This post contains affiliate links. Father's Day is JUST around the corner and I think that I have found 5 father's day gift ideas that Dad will love! My dad loves just about any gift that we give him (or so he says) and my husband is no different. These 5 gifts are out of the box and will ...
Alternatives to Goody Bags at parties
So, I decided a few years ago to stop giving out goody bags at our kid's birthday parties. I did it because I was tired of bringing them home from parties and watching our kids lose them or break them in a matter of hours. I felt bad that parents had spent hard-earned money buying these things ...
Thinking out of the ‘basket’: Easter Basket that is not a Basket
This post contains affiliate links. I love to give our kids Easter baskets that aren't baskets. (You see, we leave the "basket" and the Easter Bunny fills it for us… we can even see the Easter Bunny tracks in our house!) When my brother and I were younger, my Mom and Dad would sometimes ...
DIY Handprint plates for Christmas
These Handprint plates for Christmas are so much fun! This first plate is from Keri at Living in the Season: "I always love adding in something homemade. We decided to make them Reindeer Christmas plates this year and it was so simple and cute! You can find the plates on the Dollar Tree, ...
$50 gift card… Because we are parents #MoreToYou
Recently Sears contacted me to share a sponsored post with you… and let me tell you that I ended up in tears after watching these videos, so get ready for a little tugging on your heartstrings. Sears is offering a new service that lets you order to any Sears in the country, so if you order for your ...
5 gift ideas for your friend… the busy mom!
When we become parents, it is hard to celebrate your own birthday because now you have your kid's birthdays on your mind. I know that I have been to twenty kid parties for every one of my adult-friend's parties. A few weeks ago, I was so excited to attend my friend's 40th birthday party! I ...
18 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas -most are DIY or under $5!
If you are looking for Mother's Day Ideas, without spending a fortune, you have come to the right place! I am going to share my 18 favorite ideas today (some have affiliate links), that I think you will love! Happy Mother's Day! Most of these costs less than $5! 1. Custom Photo Travel Mug – ...
Easter Gift Deals! Photo gifts, restaurant.com for $4…
Click on the images to be taken to the deal… For the placemat below, I custom-made one that had each child's picture in the middle and they were surrounded by things that they loved THIS year and then I wrote at the top "____'s favorite things of 2014!" :) Great ...