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. The college years are all about adulting and our kids embracing their new independence as adults. As a mom of two college students (a freshman…
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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+)
The links in this best gifts for teens post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Parenting high schoolers and teaching middle schoolers provided an interesting perspective on ages 13+. We tend to think that teens are closed off and moody but…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 9-12)
The links in this best gifts for tweens post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Being a middle school teacher meant I spent a lot of time with tweens. This age group wants to leave childhood far behind in favor of…
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…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
The links in this best gifts for toddlers and preschoolers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Even though I have a high school senior and a sophomore in college, my Best Gifts for Toddlers & Preschoolers will always have a…
2022 Gift Guide: Best Subscription Boxes for Kids, Teens & Adults
The links in this best subscription boxes 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 there’s an app…
2022 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 started her first year of college. Together, we did a great job anticipating needs and shopping before she left for school,…
