The links in this best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Whether you make it a priority to opt outside year-round or know people who do, there’s a…
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Best Hostess Gifts
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Best Subscription Boxes for All Ages
The links in this Best Subscription Boxes for All Ages guide are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Everyone loves getting mail, but mail is even better when it’s a box filled with goodies you get on a regular basis. Just like…
21 Best Gifts for College Students
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2024 Holiday Gift Guides
Since the start of this site in 2008, I’ve made it my mission to publish holiday gift guides to make your holiday shopping easier. My 2024 Holiday Gift Guides are full of items my own kids (now a college freshman and junior) would love to receive. They also feature gifts I plan to give nieces,…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
The links in this best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Did you opt outside on Black Friday? Whether your outdoor time included the fresh air going from…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for College Students
The links in this best gifts for college students post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. This year my daughter is a second-year college student. Before she started her first year, we did a great job anticipating needs and shopping before…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teens (ages 13+)
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2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 9-12)
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2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Early Elementary Ages (grades K-2)
The links in this best gifts for early elementary ages post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Years before I was a middle school teacher, my first teaching job was as a first grade teacher. As challenging as it was to…
