Category: Gifts

This is my son‘s first Christmas; we have waited so long for this moment so perhaps I should acknowledge the elephant in the room that I may have gone overboard). He’s obviously way too little to understand the meaning of it and to really enjoy it so to speak. We of course got him a gift (from mom and dad) and Santa got him a gift and he has a stocking. I figured I do a recap of what we got for him, starting with the stocking of course he has a “baby’s first Christmas” stocking and inside includes… 

-a toothbrush
-small container of diaper cream
-a few small handheld toys, 
-wrist rattles
-a rubber ducky for the bath that also is a thermometer
* his other family members will be adding to his stocking as well.

His Santa present includes…

-ABC flashcards
-123 flashcards
-Cradle cap kit
-The small toys that didn’t fit in his stocking (oops!)-A copy of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
-An outfit

My husband and I got him a “major” gift: a walker and also a gift to use for his next developmental milestone: eating solids so we got him a coverall bib and cutlery.

Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays) from our family to yours!

There is a day for everything; your dog, cat, pineapples, parfaits, etc! In addition to Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day it makes sense to have a Grandparents’ Day! It first began in Poland back in 1965 and is celebrated around the world; in Canada it came to fruition in 1995. If you are choosing to celebrate it this year; on September 8th I have some gift suggestions for you.

1. A plate with the names of all the grandkids and their birth flowers; there are many options you can choose from on Etsy
2. Gift certificate for a round of golf at the local course
3. A necklace with the initials or birthstones of the grandkids; there are many options you can choose from various vendors online and in store
4. Matching pickleball paddles
5. A digital frame pre-loaded with photos of the family
6. A gift certificate to their favorite restaurant
7. A night at a hotel 
8. Tickets to a show (movie or theatrical production or concert) 
9. SMEG appliance (kettle or toaster)

Next week is my 38th birthday; as I get older I need/want fewer and fewer things. What I really want is to be surrounded by family and simply chill out for the evening; however, this year there are a couple of things on my radar.

Nespresso Machine
Heart String Ring from Hillberg & Berk
City Adventurer Crossbody Bag

May is graduation month; I have the perfect gift suggestions for the graduate in your life.

Chain Trio Strand Bracelet from Hillberg & Berk

Wireless Headphones

Alo Recovery Mode Sneakers

The Weekender Bag from Beis

Weekend at a Fairmont Hotel

Why is it that Mothers Day always sneaks up on me!?! Anyways, I need to get my butt in gear and get a gift. If you are looking for ideas, I hope this helps!

A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Cake Smash 12oz-3Wick Candle from Yummi Candles

Park Plaid Pajama Short Set from Roots

Best Mother Ever Mug from Indigo

Colleen Three-Hand Rose Gold Watch from Fossil

I love putting together Easter baskets for my young nieces and nephews; this is what I filled the baskets with this year!

Socks
The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape
Sidewalk Chalk
Lindt Milk Chocolate Crispy Eggs Bag
Kids Root Beer Bubble Bath
Lifesavers Bunnies & Eggs Gummies
Snuggle Buddy

Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday; and I left it a little late to get my husband a gift –originally we weren’t going to exchange gifts but I think he is violating that agreement, so here I am. He loves fishing, so this gift guide is for the FISHERMAN!

Magnetic Nippers (Simms)

Bump Board (Frabill)

Rod Bunk Box (Flambeau)

Cooler (Igloo)

Wading Jacket (Simms)

Can you believe it, Christmas is only 10 days away?!?!? I literally don’t know where the time went. I feel more than a little behind on Christmas shopping! Today, I am sharing what I will be stuffing the stockings with for the terrific teens in my life…

Shower Steamer
Ornament
Jumanji Card Game
Cocoa Ball
Cable Protector
Re-usable Lint Roller
LED Cup Holder Lights

Can you believe it, Christmas is only 17 days away?!?!? I literally don’t know where the time went. I feel more than a little behind on Christmas shopping! Today, I am sharing what I will be stuffing the stockings with for the kindhearted kids in my life…

Play-doh
Scribble Scrubbie Pet
Magic Mixie Cauldron
Kazoo
Stickers
Chameleon
Christmas Kebab

Can you believe it, Christmas is only 24 days away?!?!? I literally don’t know where the time went. I feel more than a little behind on Christmas shopping! Today, I am sharing what I will be stuffing the stockings with for the marvelous men in my life…

Star Wars Ornament
Caesar Rim
Re-usable Ice Cubes
Golf Ball Holder
Hot Sauce
Mini Alcohol
Chocolate