I've loved hearing from you all about my gift guides this week (for him, for home and for babies & toddlers)! Last but not least, I'm sharing my gift guide for her, including some of my long-time favorite gifts and those I've had on my wishlist for some time. Of course, I've included all the Black Friday sales below where you can find these, and I'll update as I learn of more. Happy shopping! I will be running down my list of holiday gifts for family and friends today - I hope these guides ... View the Post
My Holiday Gift Guide: For Baby & Toddler
The things I put these kids (and their Dad) through for a cute pic... but I'm always so happy to have the memories captured after the chaos is over. This was the most challenging gift guide to compile yet! The universe of baby and toddler goods is vast, and as you know I take a (very) discerning look at any product we purchase. The last thing any parent needs is more clutter, so I've focused this list on high-quality products with some longevity. We live in a small apartment, so I try to limit ... View the Post
My Holiday Gift Guide: For Home
This picture of Wyatt from last Christmas has me all sorts of nostalgic - where does the time go? We are traveling for two weeks this Christmas, so we won't be getting our home dressed up for the holidays (sad face). Decorating for the holidays is usually one of my very favorite traditions - though toddler and tree are a pairing that I'm not sad to avoid. I've pulled together a list of my top gift ideas for the home here - for the home chefs, the recent homebuyers, and the homebodies in your ... View the Post
My Holiday Gift Guide: For Him
It's hard to believe, but I'm blessed with a husband whose consumer propensities are similar to my own (frightening, I know). Unlike some guys, Tom actually enjoys shopping for himself and thus is rather picky about gifts. If you're in a similar position, I pulled together a list of fool-proof gift ideas here - sourced directly from Tom's closet (and lengthy wishlist). FOR HIMLa Matera Polo Belt – A Peruvian design with more style than your average knit belt. Plus anything named the Prince ... View the Post
Daily Facial Massage for Stress Relief
I'll be the first to admit that managing two babies under 18 months has created a lot of stress and anxiety in our household as of late. This week I'm sharing a couple new ways I have been trying to manage stress and focus on self-care, in case they are helpful to you (not just for new parents!). Of course, these recommendations are accompanied by several new products I'm obsessing over and recommend you check out, too - most are also available through Sephora's Beauty Insider Holiday Sale (20% ... View the Post
My Introduction to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
If you think essential oils and aromatherapy are a bunch of hocus pocus, trust me, I hear you. I was in the same camp just a few months ago, until I started to take note of the fact that a lot of the other bloggers I love and follow (@purejoyhome, @lizadams) are huge advocates of essential oils and have integrated them into their daily lives. When Liz from Sequins & Stripes did a post on how aromatherapy helped with developing good sleeping habits with her first baby (post here), I decided I ... View the Post
