Store-bought ornaments are fine. They’re shiny, they’re round, they are pre. But a crocheted ornament? That’s a whole different story. It’s soft. It’s squishy. It survives being batted across the living room at 2 a.m. And it carries something no big-box store can sell you: you made that. Every loop, every stitch, every “wait, how […]
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Thirteen might be an unlucky number for some, but I think celebrating your 13th wedding anniversary makes you a very lucky pair indeed. Lace anniversary gifts have a reputation for being a little… old-fashioned. Beautiful, yes. Romantic, absolutely. But unless your other half has been dropping hints about needing a new doily collection, the traditional […]
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Gift cards have a bit of a reputation problem. They’re the “I panicked at the checkout line” gift. The “I didn’t know your size, your style, or, frankly, your middle name” gift. Hand someone a plain plastic card in a flimsy paper sleeve and you can practically hear the polite “Oh… thanks!” before they even […]
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Every bride deserves a few extra lovely gifts to make her feel special! In no particular order (cause I love them all), below are my 27 must-have wedding morning gifts for the bride. I love seeing pictures of wedding parties that have gone above and beyond their wedding planning duties to make all the events […]
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They already own every gadget they’ll ever use (and three they won’t). Their closets are full of scarves. And if you buy them one more “World’s Best Grandpa” mug, they are going to need a second kitchen. But here’s the secret every grandparent knows and most of us forget: they don’t want more stuff. They […]
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He already has every hoodie, video game, and weird grilling gadget ever made. And if you get him one more pair of socks, he might actually pretend to be excited this time. Might. So this year, we’re not doing boring. We’re doing a basket. A Christmas Basket For Boyfriend is the perfect loophole – it’s […]
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Are you tired of the stores pushing the same tired lineup? Another wallet, another cologne gift set, another pair of novelty socks he’ll wear exactly once. Yawn. So let’s skip the mall madness and make something with our own two hands. A DIY gift says what no store-bought gadget ever could: “I thought about you. […]
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Christmas is magical, but your bank account after Christmas? Not so magical. Between the lights, the food, the parties, and buying gifts for everyone from your mom to your coworker you barely know, December can get EXPENSIVE fast. But here’s the good news: Cheap doesn’t have to mean cheap-looking. You don’t need to drop a […]
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Christmas is expensive. Between the decorations, the dinners, and trying to buy a gift for everyone, your bank account is already begging for mercy by December 1st. But here’s the secret: nobody has ever been disappointed to unwrap something they can EAT. Forget the overpriced candles and novelty socks – cheap edible Christmas gifts look […]
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