Holiday

I saw a Black Friday sale the other day (it’s early October at the time of writing) and honestly, I was super annoyed. At the same time, I am already thinking about the holiday season because if I can knock…

Goodbye, frumpy apron!  Finally, the outdated apron gets a chic new look, made in collaboration with Our Place and Selena Gomez. For centuries, the apron has stayed the same. Until now. The cute-dress Hosting Apron redefines kitchen style, allowing you to…

Mother’s Day. Two words that can evoke a range of emotions in moms, from excitement to dread. While I’ve had many wonderful Mother’s Days, some have been derailed by a simple truth: moms often suffer in silence. We eat burnt…

Whether you plan on celebrating a romantic Valentine’s Day with a partner, or celebrating Galentine’s Day with your girlfriends, here are some fun picks to consider for 2023. LovePop Cards I went to buy just a regular greeting card at…

I love making a stocking stuffed with amazing small gifts that are useful, clever, and don’t break the bank. Here are my top picks for Christmas 2022 – and with fast shipping for you procrastinators. Socks What? Socks? Yes, socks….

I absolutely love putting together gift baskets for friends and family. I try to choose items that I think are useful and of high quality. The Hygge Lifestyle has been very popular in 2022, especially in times uncertainty where we…

When my daughter was very little, I struggled with putting candy in her Easter basket. I didn’t want to completely restrict sugar, as I really feel that deprivation breeds motivation. Some children ( I personally know) who were completely restricted…

It’s that time of year again! I’ve been curating some fun picks that are useful (my number one rule of gift giving), clever and kind to our earth. Green Up Boxes I love boxes that combine a variety of items…

There is a well-known food adage that says you should only eat oysters in a month that has an ‘r’ in it.  If you are risk-adverse, stick with that sage advice. However, I like to test boundaries, so let’s investigate…

Giving and receiving gifts can become monotonous if the gifts are similar to those received in the past. To make things interesting, why not add some funny gifts to your shopping list? Funny gifts are unique surprises that your loved…

The following content is sponsored by JSL foods but the content and opinions are that of my own. Our New Year’s Eve celebration may be small this year, but it will be fancy!  Thankfully these sweet and savory blueberry brie…

This post is sponsored by Wente Vineyards but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Time seems to speed up after Thanksgiving as we all rush around to shop, travel, attend school plays and cram in company parties….

I just participated in the Holiday of Play Toy Insider Event and here are my early toy picks that teach STEM, Socially Responsible or use Sustainable manufacturing.  There are so many exciting & innovative toys and activities coming out, it…

If you’re having family or friends over for a socially distanced backyard Halloween or Fall gathering, you’re most likely looking to buy single-use plastics to keep things extra sanitary and easy. Sadly Covid-19 has resurrected the use of single-use plastics…

I’m nailing my stocking stuffer goals this year by pre-ordering gifts online. My teen daughter will often talk to me about trends and cool things out in teen land, and I listen! All of these items are also easy to…