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Gifts for Grandparents

Grandparents almost always just want the gift of spending more time with their loved ones. I suggest taking them out to lunch or dinner, finding a local play or concert to treat them to or just visiting them for a cup of coffee. If you do want to gift them something, make it memorable, something simple they will cherish that reminds them of you! Here are a few special gifts that are sure to bring a smile to their face and capture the memories and value of family.

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Gifts for Parents & In-laws

Your own parents or in-laws can be some of the toughest on your wish list. I personally love giving either group gifts with my siblings or experience gifts if we can because I think that is what they truly cherish the most.

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Gifts for Anyone

If you need to buy a gift for anyone in your life and need ideas for crowd favorites, these are all wonderful gifts. Whether it is a teacher, co-worker, neighbor, secret Santa party, whoever is on the receiving end will surely find a use for them and almost all of them (except one) are under $50!

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Gifts for Him

Here is a round up of some of the tried and true quality products for men that have become my go to gifts over the years for anyone from my husband or brother or older men like my Dad and Father in law. In my experience, men don't always love spending money on things like clothes, but once they realize that quality really does make a difference and spending a little bit more matters, my husband is now requesting multiples in many of these items year over year.

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Gifts for Her

Women deserve the world and are often the ones behind so much of the holiday magic for everyone else, so make sure to treat yourself this holiday season. This guide includes so many of my favorite products that would make an excellent gift for any woman in your life or yourself.

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Gifts for Kids Ages 6 and Up

Kids ages 6 and older are bursting with curiosity, creativity, and energy. They are now becoming obsessed with certain hobbies, playing with their friends and discovering the world around them. Here is a roundup of winning toys for kids beyond the toddler phase as they really start to grow up and show independence, patience and a fun creative side.

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Favorite Books for Kids

Books make some of the best gifts for kids, especially if you need ideas for family gifts or siblings. I always love when my kids are gifted new books we haven't heard of with a note in the front from friends. We polled the community on what your family's favorite books are, regardless of age. So we have compiled the top gifts to add to your collection and save for gift ideas for others!

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Big Ticket Gifts for Kids

If you are looking to make the holidays really special with that big ticket gift, there are so many good and useful ones that you will get years and years of use out of. This list is made up of those things your kids may have been dreaming of or begging for, most $100+ that will entertain a broader age range of kids too, so they make a good family gift!

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The Ultimate Holiday Guide

The holiday season has arrived and we are here to be your one stop shop for all things gift giving and making every moment for your family special. We have curated categories of our favorite holiday cheer including books for kids, activities to occupy them while hosting, the cutest outfits to dress them in and much more!

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Holiday Storage

Packing away your holiday decor and seasonal goods mark the inevitable ending of the holiday season. Make your life easier by storing your decorations, lights, tree’s, wrapping paper and more the proper way! No more old shoe boxes or janky shipping boxes! Investing in these key pieces will make packing up and taking down a breeze. You will thank your future self next year when its time to break these back out again and they are safely stored and easily identified! All of these options are cost friendly and get the job done right.

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Gifts for Toddlers Ages 3-5

Toddlers between the age of 3-5 are truly the best to celebrate the holidays with as they start to really develop an understanding of tradition and have such a genuine excitement for all the magic of the season. They are also obsessed with receiving gifts and so the fun in giving them something you know will spark pure joy is truly unmatched. This round up of gifts are, in my opinion, some of the best toys for their development and skills at these ages where they start to show more independence and creativity.

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Gifts for Toddlers Ages 1-2

Ages 1 and 2 are such a fun range to celebrate the holidays and buy gifts for, as their minds and skills are developing so quickly. Their motor skills, language, and curiosity about the world around them makes for so many great gifts to help foster these skills. The best part is that they won't outgrow these toys and activiites as fast as they outgrew the baby phase.

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Gifts for Babies

Celebrate the joy of new beginnings with these fun gifts for baby's first holiday season! From plush toys that spark joy to developmental toys that encourage learning, we've rounded up the best gifts for your littlest one. These gifts are tried and true that I have loved over the years and will last beyond the baby stage.

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Personalized Gifts for Kids

Finding the perfect gift for a child can be a challenge, especially when you want to make it special or buy something different they may not already own. Personalized gifts add a unique touch and become keepsakes for kids. From custom books to monogrammed useful items, here is a round up of awesome personalized gifts our kids have received or we have gifted to others for an extra special touch!

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Disney World : Magical Chaos 

Disney is SO magical, there is no denying that. The joy my kids experienced was nothing I have witnessed and my husband and I were reminded how much we love rides. But, after taking my own kids I don’t think people talk enough about how truly insane it is! So, while I am not an expert, here are my takeaways and honest advice from one Mom’s experience.

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Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers

Toddler stocking stuffers are one of my favorite things to shop for each holiday season! These small gifts often spark little kids so much joy. I like to fill their stockings with a mix of practical items I know they need, educational toys and fun activities that will entertain them.

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Stocking Stuffers for Babies

A baby's first holiday season is such a special one, especially for the parents. Their first stocking (although they will have no idea it exists) is a great place to gift them fun toys and practical items they will need. Here are some of my favorite products that are perfect for stuffing that stocking!

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How to Entertain a 9-24m old on a Flight

Flying with a child ages 9-24 months old is the hardest age, in my opinion! They want to move and be active and don't have the attention span for many activities or watching a tablet yet. It can be an adventure to keep their little minds engaged during a flight, so we polled the community for the best tips and activities that have worked to keep kids this age busy.

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