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1. Sherpa Vest $36 This teddy sherpa vest zips up easy for little ones on the go. It has a smooth cotton jersey lining that won’t irritate skin, and it washes like a hero so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. 2. Wooden Activity Table $9 An activity table that’s beautiful and fun […]

1. Bear Shearling Backpack (similar) $16 They’ve got a lot to carry! After you’ve ditched the diaper bag, get your kids something cute (and cuddly!) to tote around their own water, snacks, and coloring books. 2. Village Play Mat $76 They’re already in their own little world. This mat is a perfect play land for […]

1. Hue Carry-On Luggage $225 If she hasn’t already, she’s definitely ready to travel again and this carry on seems downright dreamy. The very front unzips for laptop storage!? You mean I…she doesn’t have to carry it around on her shoulder through the airport anymore. Yes please! (The inside looks equally as luxe.) Ready for […]

Jules tells me all the time that I’m hard to shop for, and that men in general can be a bit puzzling when it comes time to get them a gift. But I really think that’s because we overthink it. From talking with other men, and from being one myself for a long time, I […]

You can see our bathroom reveal here! My dress is linked below, but here is my apple watch band, which would also make a great gift! Mother’s Day is May 9th (just over 2 weeks away) and while my favorite gifts are quality time (last year I asked that we all go on a hike […]

Wallpaper, Bed, Dot Blanket, Mirror, Nightstand, Lamp, Easter Basket Easter is right around the corner and we love putting together these gift guides for you! I’m ahead of the game this year and already ordered baskets and fillers for the girls. There were just so many cute non-candy things that I know they’ll love. It’s […]

Is Valentine’s Day a made-up holiday? Good news is, I don’t really mind. Winters in Idaho are quite long, and Valentine’s Day is a fun little celebration to get us through the cold months. Chris and I do a little gift exchange to ya know, keep the romance alive. Plus we love surprising the girls […]

Two years ago, I forgot to fill Chris’s stocking. I just forgot.  He does the girls stockings and I get all the gifts and I felt awful. Never again! I like to fill it with his favorite treats (inca corn and beef jerky haha) and then a few little things, too!   1. Water Bottle $21 – […]

2020 was the year we all became Homebodies. It’s a role I’ve cherished my whole life, but it was only as an adult that I started realizing if this is where I want to be, if this is where I’m going to spend all my time–then I’m going to surround myself with what makes me […]

  For the last few weeks, we’ve been slowly rolling out our gift guides for anyone on your list. But it’s nice to have them all in one spot, right?! Here you can click through this year’s guide and we included last year’s guide linked below, too! Coffee Table Books Gift Guide Small Businesses Gift […]

Last year, we got our girls this train set and it’s been the highlight of their days since setting up the tree in the dining room. I hope it’s always one of those things that brings back Christmas memories. I’m sure there are lots of “sweet spots” when your kids are growing up, but I feel […]

We’ve done a LOT of gift guides for her over the years (here, here, here, and here to name a few). So this year, I really wanted to focus on my personal favorites that I keep reaching for. Or gifts that meant a lot to me this year. These are tried and true. Tested and […]

I like cool things. So if you’re shopping for someone who also likes cool things, check out this gift guide, filled with cool things. But seriously now, I own all of these things, and love them. And I think whoever you get them for, will love them as well.   1. Dewalt Oscillating Tool: $144 […]

We can all buy a car, but that doesn’t mean we can build one. And we can all eat a delicious meal, but that doesn’t mean we can make one. This is a gift-guide for the person in your life who loves to create delicious food, and appreciates it. 1. Silicone Utensils $49 – Durable and heat-safe up […]

Tool gift guides are a bit of a yawn sometimes, and not very helpful. We’re changing all that and giving you 61 tools anybody would love to receive, and breaking them down by the task they need to accomplish! And while some tools apply to almost everything you do, every project has unique tools that […]

I have full blown conversations with my girlfriends and sisters that solely revolve around the question “What are you getting for your parents?!” It’s one of my favorite gift guides to put together because I just love thinking of things that would bring a smile to my parents’ face. And if you want more ideas, […]

We wanted to kick off our gift guides this year by highlighting a few small businesses that carry some of our favorite things that would make great gifts! Generally small businesses need extra time to process orders and ship, especially if it’s handmade, so we wanted to get this one out asap! We have a […]

We have endless amount of father’s day and “for him” gift guides in our archives. But we thought this year, it would mean more to share my actual favorite things. All laid out below. The things that I recommend to my closest friends and family over and over and would buy again and again. So if you’re […]

Mother’s Day is just over 2 weeks away on May 10th. And you know what I realized this year? I actually like Mother’s Day more than my birthday. There’s a lot of hype and attention and focus on what are we going to DO for birthdays and Mother’s Day is more about not doing things and appreciation…but […]

  1. Little Book of Us: $9 The collection of quotes here is cute, but what’s even better are the little practical exercises that will bring you closer together. Like, “hang something in your home that symbolizes your relationship.” Love! 2. I’ll Be There For You: $14 Perfect for your Ross, or Chandler or your Galentine […]

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