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Five Gifts For Kids That Aren’t Electronics

December 12, 2020 By Lauren

I received the Laser X Evolution and Wubble Rumblers for review purposes. All opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If your kids are like mine, when Christmas rolls around and you ask them what they want, one of two things happens: They either have no ideas at all or they ask […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Informational Tagged With: Christmas, gift guide, gifts, kids

The Most Awesome Advent Calendars Your Kids Will Love

October 14, 2018 By Lauren

Below: Make the month leading up to Christmas extra special with one of these awesome advent calendars. With over 20 options, you’ll find the perfect one for your children, no matter their age or interests. When I was a kid, coming home from school every day in December was an exciting event. We had advent boxes […]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: advent, advent calendars, Christmas, gifts, kids, toys

Quirky Gift Ideas for the Guy Who has Everything

November 27, 2017 By Lauren

Below: Have a hard-to-buy-for guy in your life? You’re sure to find something to please in this list of quirky gift ideas for the guy who has everything. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  I have the hardest time coming up with gift ideas for the guys in my life. They usually […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Informational Tagged With: gift ideas, gifts, gifts for guys

Cooking Gifts for Kids Who Want to Be Kitchen Superstars

March 21, 2017 By Lauren

Looking for awesome cooking gifts for kids? If your child loves to cook and bake, you'll find everything you need to make their next birthday or holiday gift a hit!

Below: Looking for awesome cooking gifts for kids? If your child loves to cook and bake, you’ll find everything you need to make their next birthday or holiday gift a hit! My oldest son loves cooking shows, especially the competitions. Whether it’s Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, or Cake Wars, he chooses his favorite contestant and […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Holidays, I Tried It!, Informational, Recipes Tagged With: baking, cooking, cooking with kids, easter, gift ideas, gifts, gifts for kids

Six Holiday Gift Buying Tips to Save You a Bundle

November 19, 2015 By Lauren

6 gift buying tips to save you a ton of cash this Holiday season

This post contains an affiliate link. At no cost to you, I will receive referral credit if you sign up for ebates through this link. Thanks for your support! Philosophies on how to raise children may abound, but if there’s one thing all parents can agree on, it’s this: Having kids is expensive. From food […]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Christmas, gift buying, gift buying tips, gifts, holidays, money, saving money

I Asked, You Answered: The Worst Gift You Ever Received

April 13, 2015 By Lauren

worst gift

It’s happened to all of us. We excitedly pull the paper off a gift, open up the box to reveal the contents, and think, “Really?” Though most gifts are well-intentioned and I am not for a minute promoting ungratefulness, let’s face it, some miss the mark, and others can be downright comical. I asked my email subscribers […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Random, Uncategorized Tagged With: bad gifts, email newsletter, gifts, i asked you answered, subscribe, worst gift

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Hard to Buy For Mom (Updated and Expanded!)

April 6, 2015 By Lauren

gift ideas for moms

I’m not a good gift giver. It stresses me out. Thankfully, I have a husband who has a gift (pun intended) for coming up with great ideas. And every once in a while, I come up with an idea that knocks it out of the park. If you’re struggling to come up with a Mother’s Day […]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: gift ideas, gifts, holidays, mom, moms, Mother's Day, mothers

You’re Thinking of Buying Her WHAT for Christmas?!

December 11, 2014 By Lauren

You're Buying Her WHAT for Christmas?!

Disclosure: Guys, this post if full of ideas about what NOT to get your wife for Christmas. However, in case you decide to ignore my advice, I’m including affiliate links to some of my anti-suggestions. You won’t pay a penny more than normal and I’ll get a small commission. The way I see it, you […]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Christmas, gift giving, gifts, men, presents, what not to do, women

Small and insignificant is no way to live- My messy beautiful

April 6, 2014 By Lauren

How would you describe yourself? I’ve always hated that question because I’ve never known how to answer it. I’m a stay at home mom. I’m tall. I’m an introvert. These are all true and all a part of it, but do they really describe me?  If I’m honest, the word that always pops into my […]

Filed Under: Random Tagged With: carry on warrior, gifts, insignificant, momastery, my messy beautiful, passion, significance, small life

Five Gifts Parents Want You to Buy Their Kids

March 19, 2014 By Lauren

Five Gifts for Kids

Not long ago I wrote a guest post describing what not to buy children for gifts. They were the things every parent cringes at when they see the wrapping paper come off: Toys that make noise, junk food, STUFFED ANIMALS, etc. Clearly, after telling you what not to buy, a follow-up post telling you what […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Holidays, Informational Tagged With: art, books, gifts, gifts for kids, kids, parents, presents, toys

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