I don't know about you, but I have a love/hate relationship with toys in my house. On the one hand, I want my kids to be happy and love watching them play with something new, but I despise adding to the clutter of our house and nothing annoys me more than seeing a brand-new toy … [Read more...]
The Christmas Gifts that Are Still Going Strong in Our House
It has been a month since we opened all the gifts under our tree and I know it seems like a strange time for a Christmas recap of any sort, but here I am doing it anyway. This morning I watched Dessa make a pretend salad for the millionth time with curls in my greasy hair that … [Read more...]
The Toddler Toys We Really Love and Want for Christmas
Last week, we shared a blog post explaining why we don't want our daughter to receive boatloads of toys for Christmas and why we intentionally keep a minimal amount of toys for her in the house. If you didn't read the full post, it may have sounded a little like we are toy-hating … [Read more...]
The Perfect Gift for Grandparents (and Aunts and Uncles and YOU!)
I might not have everyone's presents figured out on my Christmas shopping list, but I have the perfect gift for the special people in Dessa's life all planned out and I am so excited for her to share it with them! Rob and I don't take the task of sharing gifts lightly. We save … [Read more...]
Custom Photo Board Book Baby Gift
Rob and I are so excited for Dessa's first Christmas. There is so much more magic in the air this holiday season now that we are parents. It's as if we are seeing Christmas with fresh eyes for the very first time since our own childhoods. Dessa may not understand anything about … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Gifts for Babies and Children
Thank you to UncommonGoods for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Uncommon Goods, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. We earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for the Photographer
As a relative newbie to the world of photography, I know just how intimidating it can be to purchase useful gifts for an aspiring photographer, especially when your own photography experience is limited to taking snapshots on a smartphone. So if you have to buy a gift for the … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for the Gamer in Your Life
As a gamer, I know how difficult it can be for a non-gamer to pick out a gift for a video game enthusiast. Maria never knows where to begin. The gaming world is a little confusing if you are outside of it. Got a video gamer that you're struggling to find a holiday gift for? Well, … [Read more...]
The Best Gift for Your Best Friend $1,000 Stitch Fix Gift Card Giveaway
Thank you Stitch Fix for sponsoring this post and the $1,000 Stitch Fix gift card giveaway. You know how much I honestly love this amazing service and I'm always excited to partner with one of my favorite brands on the blog. This post also contains affiliate links and I earn a … [Read more...]
