Some dads are great about telling you exactly what they want while others keep you guessing. This year surprise dad with fun and games or items that help make their day more efficient thanks to these 8 products that he’s sure to love. Custom Cornhole set from Victory Tailgate (currently on sale for $199 from…
Gift Guides
2015 Gift Guide: Gifts for Moms
What do busy moms really want every holiday season? Besides a clone, the gift of time, or a day at the spa, we want the things we covet but don’t buy ourselves or the things that have the potential to streamline an aspect of our lives to provide a bit of zen. Even though I’m…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Frequent Fliers
I proudly carry my Star Alliance Gold card, my preferred airline’s Elite card, and the confidence that comes with TSA Precheck whenever I fly. I know the best places to stop in the airports to grab a quick and healthy bite to eat, know just what to pack to make travel a breeze whether going on…
2015 Gift Guide: STEM Gifts for All Ages (preK-teen)
STEM = science, technology, engineering, and math. New toys and products are designed to foster curiosity and get our kids interested in these subjects from a young age. From the mathematical processes involved in building, scientific discovery through experimenting, learning about electronics via circuitry, to toys and apps that demystify computer programming, there are…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teens (ages 13+)
Teens may tell you they don’t know what they want but deep down they really do. Chances are that they’ve hinted. You just need to listen really carefully to figure out what it is and when you do, they’ll be impressed that you got them the item they’ve been coveting and have been trying to…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12 or grades 3-6)
Oh the tween years! Not kids and not quite teens, tweens have increased confidence and independence but are still kids at heart.Tweens are confident readers who can be intensely curious about the things they want to learn about. This age longs to be the center of attention but also wants some autonomy from mom and…
2015 Gift Guide: Early Elementary (ages 5-8 or grades K-2)
Kindergarten, first, and second graders span a wide range of skills and knowledge so gifts for this age should balance fun and learning. Kindergartners who have settled into a school routine are working towards becoming fluent readers while second graders feel confident at school and are working towards expanding knowledge while first graders tend to…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)
Parents of preschoolers know exactly how busy they are at all times. From morning until their eyes close at bedtime their bodies and minds are constantly in motion as they absorb information about the world around them. Kids ages 3-5 are working to navigate the social world and friendships that prove to be both rewarding…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Toddlers (18 months-3 years)
What makes a good gift for the toddler set? Kids who are between a year and a half and three need toys that will let them be creative, imaginative, and playful. Toddlers are working hard to understand the world around them and have brains like sponges. They love engaging in early academic skills like reading…
2015 Holiday Gift Guides
Every year since 2008, I’ve evaluated tons of products for my age appropriate gift guides and specialty guides but I only recommend the items I’d love to give as gifts, receive myself, or know that my kids would be thrilled to gifted with this holiday season. Every year there are tons of new products that…
