What's out in your mailbox right now? If you're like most of us, it's probably nothing fun, right? You may have a few bills and some junk mail, but when did you last receive something that made you smile? We're on a mission to encourage others to send happy mail — small gifts that you can mail to your friends to brighten their day. It can be a small gift that you purchase or one that you make yourself. The idea is to spread a little bit of cheer without expecting anything in return. If you'd like some inspiration for cheap gifts and creative ideas Keep Reading
21 Gifts to Buy on Amazon Under $5
Are you looking for a great gift on a tight budget? I've got your back. This list includes plenty of gift ideas for under $5 on Amazon. That means that Amazon Prime Members can get these last-minute gifts on the cheap and shipped for free without ever stepping foot inside a store. I call that a win! Shopping on a budget doesn't mean that you can't get something that the recipient will love. It also doesn't mean that you have to head to the dollar stores to shop—you'll be surprised at all the variety and budget-friendly choices you can find on Keep Reading
40 Practical Gifts for Kids of All Ages
When it comes to practical gifts for kids, making them somehow fun is key. Kids are full of energy and creativity, but they are also short on patience. When you give fun gifts that can be used in a practical way, everybody in the household wins! This post is full of practical ideas that make for a great gift. Whether you are shopping for a birthday, the holidays, or another special occasion, there's something for everyone here! For ease, I've broken up this gift guide into ages I think presents will work best for. Or course, use your best judgment. Keep Reading
How Much Should You Spend on Each Family Member for Christmas?
Going into the holiday season, I am faced with the age old dilemma - How much should I spend on Christmas gifts for family members? While I would love to spend an unlimited amount on Christmas presents for everyone in my family, I realize that I need to keep my holiday spending in check. How Much to Spend on Family Christmas Gifts How much money you spend on each person depends on their relationship to you. The closer the family member, the more you should spend, in general. Here is a some examples: $5 to $15 is a good range for family members you don't see very Keep Reading
10+ Fun Ways to Give Money as a Gift!
Every year I try to find a neat way to gift money to the kids in my life who prefer receiving cash instead of an actual gift. It may seem rude to some, but I don't think it is! What is inappropriate or tacky about giving someone exactly what they want and need the most for a birthday, Christmas, or graduation?! Keep reading for 10 awesomely creative & fun money gift ideas for kids of all ages.... ....from the 9 year old who wants to pick out his own Nerf Gun at Target to the teenager or college kid who needs spending Keep Reading
Big Sister Gift Ideas from New Baby
When you have a new baby on the way, there's nothing sweeter than telling their older sibling about it. When my oldest daughter was two and a half years old. My second baby was born, another little girl. She was so excited to have a little sister, and we talked about her all the time before she arrived. You as a parent know it is going to be a big change, but I knew that she would embrace her new role as an older sibling because she completely understood what was happening. She doesn't remember a time when her little sister wasn't there. So, looking back now, she Keep Reading
20+ Brilliant Ways to Give Money as a Gift – Clever Money Gifts Everyone Loves to Receive!
Giving gifts is one of my favorite things to do. While I always love finding unique gifts for people, there are sometimes where the best gift to give is money. Rather than just hand them a crumpled $20 in an envelope, I do my best to make the experience special. I've written about fun methods of gifting cash before and felt like coming up with some more ideas! Here are the super clever & unique ways to bless your recipient with cash. 20+ Best Ways to Give Money as a Gift I asked a few of my blogging friends for suggestions, and got some great ideas! Here are Keep Reading
Top 10 Gifts For Super Smart Kids
Finding toys for smart kids is a challenge because they often get bored with toys that are age-recommended. So in this post I'm gonna suggest some toys that your intelligent child or grandchild might like! One of the greatest things about children is that they love learning! They thrive on toys and games that teach as well as entertain. As parents, we sometimes find a toy or game that we think our child will love. We expect our child to go crazy for it, and while they may be thrilled with it at first, it doesn't last Keep Reading
Cute & Creative Money Gift Idea
I've found over the years that one way to stretch your gifting dollars is to get creative with the way you give presents. My fave new gift idea? Give a small amount of money in a cute & clever way - it makes the gift so special, yet keeps your $$ low because you don't end up spending very much overall. Affordable & Creative Money Gift Idea Here's my latest idea for a way to give a small amount of money yet make it look cool! Make sure to check out all the other money gifts on the blog when you have a chance. All you need for this is one of those Keep Reading
15 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love Art
I often have friends and family asking what you can gift kids instead of toys. Many of us are looking to downsize in the toy department and would rather gift our children with meaningful non-toy gifts like these that they will enjoy but won’t cause all of the clutter or extra “stuff.” As someone who loves to draw & write in general, I understand the need for artistically gifted children to get their hands on more and more art supplies! There are so many cool art supplies & artsy craft sets you can give as presents for Christmas and birthdays. Keep Keep Reading
Top 8 Best Toys for Christmas
Every year we ask ourselves this question. What do I get the kids for Christmas? What kind of present will they like, want, need? It doesn't need to be your own kid. I ask the same thing about my nieces and nephews and get the same questions from the grandparents. I am on the ball this year. After some sleuthing and a little bit of eavesdropping in on my younger family members I know exactly what the kids in their age brackets seem to want the most. Let me break down what toys I've found they want into groups by age and sex. 5 to 6-Year-Old Boys 1) The Rusty Rivets Keep Reading
Ten Personalized Christmas Ornaments That Make GREAT Holiday Gifts
This guest post is brought to you by my friends at the Ornament Shop. I did not receive compensation for this post, but some affiliate links below are mine. Visit the Ornament Shop They say there’s an art to gift giving and that a gift’s meaning isn’t tied to its price tag, but to the story and intent behind it. If you subscribe to this philosophy and feel that the best gifts aren’t about cost, size, or quantity, but the thought and love that goes into them, you're certainly not alone! The best holiday gifts take time, consideration, and a strong intuition that comes with an understanding Keep Reading
“Emergency Stash” Money Gift Idea
A little thing I like to do is give money in unique & creative ways. Today I came up with a new way to give money to someone in your life with a sense of humor. I give you - an "EMERGENCY STASH!" When I saw this First Aid Kit at Target (for about $3), I thought, "I would pay this much for a gift bag, so....why not?" :) I just know this would be such a pleasantly unexpected surprise for any teenager or college student you know! How to Use the Emergency Stash Money Gift Idea First, you'll want an empty first aid kit box or case to put the gift money inside. Amazon has some Keep Reading
Colorful Pens for Paper People
There is not much in this world that makes me happier than opening up a brand new set of colorful pens!!! Seriously, it's made the list of What Mommy Loves, a series on my favorite things! I am a complete paper person, as you may notice from my ever-increasing collection of printable to do lists on the blog. I have a problem, I know. :) I'll never stop handwriting no matter how technological this world becomes! Colorful Pens for Paper People Here's some eye-candy I found on Amazon! Please note that these are affiliate links, so by making a purchase you are supporting my blog. Thank Keep Reading
Awesome 1980s Toys That Are Still Totally Rad
Today as I was thinking about Christmas time from my childhood, I reminisced about all the awesome toys we had back in the 80s. Best Vintage 1980s Toy? Enter: The Lite Brite There was nothing more I wanted than a Lite Brite. I am pretty sure I begged my mom, grandmother, aunt, and anyone who would listen for one for at least 2 years before my dream came true. I played my Lite Brite ALL. THE. TIME. Then I saved up my money and bought refill pages whenever I could. Fast forward 25 years, and I think it would be so cool to introduce the Lite Brite to my 7-year-old daughter. We are so much Keep Reading