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    holiday gift guide : gifts under $25

    here are some gift ideas for your white elephants, co-workers, neighbors — anyone you’re not trying to spend too much on but you still want to give them something they’ll love!

    i found lots of inexpensive gifts that i still think are fun / useful / cute!

    amazon

    kitchenaid flex edge beater

    for the cooks who own kitchenaid mixers, this attachment is so superior to the standard one without the rubber!

    amazon

    garlic cone peeler

    a garlic roller for easily peeling cloves.

    amazon

    suction phone case mount

    you can stick your phone up easily to record, cute and useful!

    amazon

    pickle bandages

    a very fun white elephant gift!

    amazon

    vacation air fresheners

    obsessed with the scent of this sunscreen!

    amazon

    personal popcorn maker

    because microwave popcorn is actually terrible for you! throw in a bag of kernels and you have a really sweet gift.

    amazon

    uno designed by shantell martin

    such a pretty uno set!!

    amazon

    fruit loops candle

    how fun is this candle!?

    amazon

    oxo adjustable measuring cup

    such a useful kitchen tool.

    amazon

    food magnets

    these magnets are so fun and kitschy.

    amazon

    bodum cold brew coffee maker

    a cute little cold brew maker!

    amazon

    personal library kit – cookbook edition

    for anyone who lends out their cookbooks, their own personal library kit! (and here’s a non cookbook version)

    amazon

    maison louis marie perfume discovery set

    MLM has such amazing scents!

    amazon

    build your own cookbook

    a cute journal for their own recipe entries.

    amazon

    insulated mug

    a fun mug with a travel cap.

    amazon

    owala tumbler

    or more of a travel coffee cup, owala is the best!

    amazon

    wall calendar

    a cute paper calendar to hang.

    amazon

    seashell night light

    i can’t resist a sea shell anything

    amazon

    beaded ceramic bowl

    just a cute little bowl for snacks. bonus points if you fill it with said snacks!

    target

    summer lemon marinara

    love love this lemony marinara

    amazon

    trumpet pasta

    and pair with some fun pasta (sfoglini is so good!)

    amazon

    burger press

    for the smash burger lover! this burger press is so sleek!

    amazon

    fish pencil case

    i just really like this cute little zipper pouch.

    amazon

    fluorescent colored pencils

    gid has neon colored pencils and they are actually so fun to enhance your drawings.

    baggu

    reusable bag

    you can’t go wrong with reusable shopping bags.

    amazon

    new beginnings candle

    an inexpensive candle that totally looks fancy!

    amazon

    graza finishing olive oil

    i’ve gifted this drizzle oil many times before, it’s such a good finishing oil for pizzas, pastas, salads etc.

    amazon

    gardening pruners

    these pruners are amazing! the best i’ve had!

    amazon

    everiday sambal chili

    everyone is all about the chili crunch these days, but sambal is such a good spicy cooking staple!

    amazon

    cone cheese grater

    i love the design of this grater, throw in a block of cheese with it!

    target

    saltair santal bloom bath and body gift set

    something for the beauty product lovers.

    amazon

    sea salt hand soap

    a cute bottle of hand soap is just a gift that can’t really lose.

    amazon

    satin lined shower cap

    a fancy shower cap!

    amazon

    cherry disco ball light

    this one i chose with coworkers in mind — wouldn’t this be a fun gift for their desk!!?

    i hope these ideas helped you!!

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    holiday gift guide : stocking stuffers for kids and adults

    i always find the stocking stuffer gift guides to be the hardest because i have too many ideas and i can’t stay focused on any of them haha — but here it is! lots of ideas for grownups and for kids! hope this helps you!

    click on the section you want to jump to

    stocking stuffers for kids

    amazon

    silk streamer

    a beautiful silk streamer that would look so cute in a stocking

    amazon

    wooden fidget toy

    this looks fun for kids and adults too

    amazon

    temporary tattoos

    these are so sweet

    amazon

    micro bop it

    we love bop it, even izzy plays with it during diaper changes lol

    amazon

    japanese candy kit

    we loooove these japanese candy kits. they are the most fun. the burger is by far our favorite!

    amazon

    shark chopsticks

    the cutest shark chopsticks (that are so easy to use) for kids — arlo loves his!!

    amazon

    harmonica

    the cutest little harmonica, we have it and both kids love!

    amazon

    wooden kazoo

    or perhaps they would prefer a kazoo!

    amazon

    yoto story cards

    i love little gifts that add to a collection — that’s why i love the yoto player because we can continue to gift him story cards to go with it! (we have the regular yoto but i think the mini seems better because the regular one is kinda huge)

    amazon

    busy ideas for bored kids

    i know no kid has ever said they were bored, but just in caseeee

    amazon

    training toothbrush

    for the younger ones, these little toothbrushes are so pretty!

    amazon

    candylab hot dog van

    we love all of our candylab trucks and these are tiny and make the perfect size for a stocking or advent calendar!

    amazon

    lcd writing tablet

    we have one of these drawing boards and arlo loves it so much, not sure if it would fit in a stocking but still!!

    amazon

    hair clips

    a big pack of cute hair clips in tons of colors!

    target

    ribbon bow barrette set

    and these bows are a cute option too

    amazon

    sticker book

    tons and tons of cute stickers!

    amazon

    glow in the dark groovy stress ball

    my kid and husband love this ball so much, it’s squishy enough to be a sensory ball but also fun to throw around 

    amazon

    viewfinder with custom reel

    you know why i like this — a viewfinder in white!! but this one comes with a custom reel, which could be so cute of family photos!!

    amazon

    viewfinder

    and if you don’t want to go the custom route — this one is totally cute too

    amazon

    welly bandages

    cute bandaids are always a good stocking stuffer because they need them and you can get them something they’re into!

    amazon

    doll family

    we love “guys” in our house and have hundreds, but if you don’t — i love these guys! very cute little wood family and they have flexible arms

    target

    people figurine set

    the sweetest little figurine set — i got these for izzy last year!

    amazon

    ella+milla nail polish

    in a cute lavender color!

    amazon

    mighty mega markers

    for the younger kids — jumbo washable markers!

    amazon

    water color pencils

    and some art supplies for the older kids too 🙂

    amazon

    3-in-1 card deck

    the most beautifully designed deck of cards for kids by oliver jeffers — go fish, concentration and snap!

    amazon

    charades for kids

    this charades game is designed for younger and older kids!

    amazon

    farting poop pen

    i mean what has happened to me — you know i love beautiful things but i just know a farting poop pen would make my child happy too hahaha wow i’ve changed

    amazon

    voice changer

    arlo loves this thing! it’s basically his own little talk boy (i just wish you could have a whole tape of recordings)

    amazon

    why i’m grateful for you book

    a book to fill out with reasons you’re grateful for them, so sweet

    amazon

    dabble & dollop bath bombs

    these bath bombs come in the cutest colors and smell really good too

    amazon

    honeysticks bath crayons

    bath crayons would be cute too

    amazon

    yumearth candy canes

    you can’t have a stocking without candy canes inside and i feel like these slightly “better for you” ones can be tough to find in the store

    amazon

    wavy glass straws

    these glass straws would be so fun for older kids but adults are allowed to use them too

    amazon

    burger and fries lip balm set

    this is just fun

    amazon

    poppy & pout kids lip balm

    more cute kids chapsticks! we love poppy & pout.

    amazon

    bug catching tool

    for the kids who love bugs, this would be an amazing stocking stuffer!

    amazon

    mini magna-tiles

    a cute little magnet tile set

    amazon

    play-doh holiday pack

    can’t go wrong with play-doh and love that this one’s holiday themed

    stocking stuffers for adults

    amazon

    gradient post it notes

    ok i am obsessed with these post it notes — i love them and use them all the time and yes it may be a boring gift but boring in a good way!!!

    amazon

    mechanical pencils

    i have MISSED mechanical pencils since i was a kid, they’re not .05 like i loved, but they’re .07 and they’re pretty too!!

    amazon

    slim portable charger

    am i a broken record about these slim power banks yet?! they are the best ever — every cord you need built in and you charge it in the wall so you don’t need to deal with any cords!

    amazon

    phone grip

    this phone grip is cool and comes in different colors

    amazon

    retractable cable organizers

    these are so cool and come in cute colors!

    amazon

    apple tv remote cover

    if i haven’t already persuaded you in the past to buy one of these apple tv remote covers, buy them! they make finding the remote actually possible and they make it a lot easier to hold too, way less slippery and they have a wrist strap!

    amazon

    leather airpods case

    a really handsome case for their airpods

    etsy

    done parenting today shower steamers

    for the overworked parent — these shower steamers sound great

    amazon

    lavender pillow mist

    pillow mist is such an easy way to upgrade your nighttime routine

    amazon

    mini bowling set

    so fun

    amazon

    wood brain teaser

    a brain teaser ball that could work for adults and kids

    amazon

    multi-tool pen

    i think a pen multi-tool set would be a great gift for all the gadgety people in your life

    amazon

    minimal uno

    you know how i feel about UNO, and if you don’t, i live for UNO.

    amazon

    waterproof playing cards

    some really pretty playing cards

    amazon

    light magic trick set

    no you’re not confused this is on the adult section lol. gid has these magic fingertip lights and loves them a looot.

    amazon

    usb lighter

    this lighter is the best!!! it’s long enough to fit into candles, and instead of butane it’s electric, so you just charge it and it works forever! i love it a lot

    etsy

    sun and moon ornament

    a nice ornament is always a good gift and i love this cute sun and moon one

    amazon

    instant-read thermometer

    a total game-changer if they don’t have one

    amazon

    pear kitchen timer

    just a fun little cooking timer

    amazon

    avocado huggers

    a simple thoughtful gift for anyone that eats avocados — dishwasher safe too

    amazon

    fiberglass chopsticks

    a very cute set of colorful chopsticks

    amazon

    maldon sea salt flakes

    i’ll probably never stop including these sea salt flakes on gift guides because it’s such an easy gift everyone would use

    amazon

    bachan’s japanese barbecue sauce

    i freaking love this japanese barbecue sauce and use it all the time — it’s like a teriyaki soy sauce kind of taste, i love it and sometimes i just put it on a rotisserie chicken

    amazon

    the good hurt fuego hot sauce set

    if they like hot sauce, here’s a great mini hot sauce pack!

    amazon

    herbes of provence

    this little herbes of provence + crock would make a great stocking stuffer for any cooks you know, my favorite spice forever!

    amazon

    jacobsen salt co. taco seasoning

    or some seasoning! they have taco and other flavors too.

    amazon

    tinned codfish

    the most beautiful tinned fish!

    amazon

    gourmet caramels

    it is my firm belief that no stocking is complete without some kind of candy inside

    amazon

    reusable bamboo face pads

    with a cute little zipper pouch for washing them

    amazon

    zitsticka patches

    what grown-up wouldn’t want zit patches?! these work soooo well. they’re expensive but they WORK. i will say the packaging seems super excessive and i wish they would change that

    amazon

    oil-absorbing face roller

    gid has oily skin so i got him this and he uses it all the time! so much better than the sheets

    amazon

    olio e osso lip + cheek balm

    i am obsessed with these cheek/lip balms — they are perfect for travel/throwing in your bag and i just use them all the time

    amazon

    honest beauty tinted lip balm

    another great lip balm for just a touch of color

    amazon

    malin + goetz hand treatment

    this is one of my favorite hand lotions, i keep one in my purse!

    amazon

    silk sleep mask

    a pretty eye mask is always a winner

    amazon

    floral hair scrunchie

    a cute scrunchie is a perfect little extra thing to throw in there.

    amazon

    hair claw clips

    love the shape of these ones

    bombas

    men’s marl calf socks

    some men’s marl calf socks, these look so warm

    amazon

    ruffle plaid socks

    cutest socks ever!!

    amazon

    letter key chain

    a pretty personalized key chain

    amazon

    twice whitening pen

    i love twice toothpaste, this whitening pen would make a great stocking stuffer

    amazon

    tatcha the serum stick

    a serum stick for smoothing fine lines and brightening the face — love all things tatcha!

    amazon

    pill organizer

    cute and compact and would totally fit in a stocking!

    amazon

    foot file

    for the first time in my whole life, when i get pedicures now they don’t suggest i need extra callous removal because i use this foot file, i mean!!!

    amazon

    rain or shine sunscreen

    i love practical gifts for stocking stuffers that they’ll actually use — we love this sunblock. it’s high SPF and goes on really thin, no white cast!

    amazon

    necessaire gel deodorant

    another great practical gift — this deodorant has been working well for me! this one is the eucalyptus scent but you can also get fragrance-free

    amazon

    deodorant wipes

    and these deodorant wipes are so great for traveling or just to throw in your bag

    quince

    leather jewelry travel case

    so pretty and maybe put some jewelry in it too

    hope that helps! and btw — i’m always adding stocking stuffer ideas to my amazon favorites list as well!

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    cute holiday advent calendars and what to fill them with

    i never had an advent calendar (being a jewish kid), but since we got one for arlo a few years ago i’m so into it now! they are really fun and i just love doing something festive every single day leading up to christmas. i made printable cards so that our calendar was filled with more activities than stuff, but i also have to include STUFF.

    i have this beautiful advent calendar from gathre. the one we used before had such tiny pockets, i wasn’t really able to fit much besides paper in there — having the pocket space is crucial!

    without further ado here are a bunch of beautiful advent calendars and some easy ideas for things to throw in them too!

    cute advent calendars

    gathre

    advent calendar

    i have this one in the ivory color but i also really love this newer fern color!!

    lumens

    star narrow advent calendar

    this ferm living advent calendar is such a perfect size for a small space or hallway where you might not want to dedicate a big piece of wall to the calendar — plus it’s pretty. again i love the green but it comes in a white color too!

    mcgee & co

    ribbon advent calendar

    the bows on this are incredibly sweet

    anthropologie

    nutcracker advent calendar

    so cute and it has a little nutcracker doll you count down with

    maisonette

    circus advent calendar

    this would look so great in a kids room

    mark & graham

    ballerina advent calendar

    and you can personalize with their name 🥹

    pehr

    striped advent calendar

    pretty embroidery and the little tassels make this one feel so special

    maisonette

    felt advent calendar

    this is another adorable small-space option and also comes with holiday activity cards!

    trouva

    festive forest advent calendar

    so cute!!

    2modern

    pine christmas calendar

    such a unique looking one and comes in both a mini and bigger size

    target

    meri meri fairy mushroom advent calendar

    this one is so fun — it’s a mini suitcase that comes with pieces to create a little forest scene as you count down to christmas

    west elm

    wood light-up advent calendar

    the little houses are so cute and how fun that this one lights up

    amazon

    diy wooden advent calendar

    a blank canvas for you to design your own!

    crate & barrel

    wooden forest holiday advent calendar

    this one is so special and doubles as really pretty holiday decor

    target

    wood christmas tree advent calendar

    so festive and a great price too

    amazon

    white wooden advent calendar

    another light-up option — this one feels really magical!

    cute things to put in your advent calendar

    1. printable advent calendar activities

    the activities i designed are always really fun for us, it’s a nice way to check all those bucket list items off your list too!

    2. candy

    i’m gonna put a couple little festive candies inside but keep it limited! there are so many fun christmas themed candies arlo would go nuts for (i linked to reeses shaped like nutcrackers above!! WHAT. lol)

    3. snacks

    i also got a bag of cashews because he loves nuts haha. any little bags of their favorite snacks would be perfect!

    4. inexpensive toys

    if you’re trying to not fill your whole house with cheap crap, this isn’t that easy. i was able to find some random cute little things he’d like at our local hardware store (i got a whoopie cushion, two little dinosaur toys, a rubber snake and a little wind up chicken). here is a really helpful product (it’s sold out now but i found on ebay) if you want to keep it simple! last year i found some cute squishy snowmen and a santa that arlo still plays with to this day. 

    5. ornaments

    i got a few ornaments that i knew arlo would love, so i decided to include them in the advent calendar versus presenting them when we first decorated our tree! this way it’ll hopefully make each one more special.

    6. stickers

    i filled a lot of days last year with a couple of stickers on the days i didn’t have anything else. arlo wasn’t the most excited because it was the same ones over and over haha — but it was something to do!

    7. art supplies

    a little watercolor palette, new markers, new crayons, all perfect things to include!

    8. temporary tattoos

    easy and cute.

    9. holiday crafts

    i always love to grab a few craft kits for the holidays so now that i have large pockets i can stick them in here!

    10. figurine sets

    i will never forget the hanukkah that my mom got me all of the 90210 barbie dolls and gave me one each night. it was a great thrill of my life hahah– that would be such a fun idea. arlo already has 8000 “guys” but if your kid loves a show or movie and doesn’t have the figurines, would be fun to purchase them and spread them out so they collect them over the month!!! 

    11. cars or dinosaurs or mini stuffed animals

    anything they’re into but we have always had a soft spot for the metal toy cars at cvs so if i can make it there i will prob have to grab one for his calendar!

    12. band-aids

    fun AND useful. i included some cute welly ones but you could also just get a pack of mickey or elmo or paw patrol or whoever they love.

    13. dollhouse accessories

    i wanted to get arlo a christmas tree for the dollhouse but i haven’t gotten to it yet — was thinking it would also be fun to get him some new food items or a laptop. if you have a dollhouse this is the perfect excuse to add some new accessories!

    ok i hope these ideas helped!!! and ps. i am always adding more advent calendars and fillers to my amazon storefront here

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    very cute holiday pajamas for baby and kids

    some adorably festive pajamas for your little ones to wear this holiday season! i can’t stand the cuteness.

    click on the images in the collage directly to shop!

    plus a few more because there were just too many cute ones …

    carter’s

    christmas print thermal pajamas

    carter’s

    snowman pajamas

    pehr

    ribbed bow pajamas

    pehr

    ribbed berry striped pajamas

    pehr

    ribbed evergreen striped pajamas

    gap factory

    holiday lights pajamas

    amazon

    milk and cookies pajamas

    amazon

    ribbed pajamas

    rylee + cru

    hanukkah pajamas

    gap factory

    hanukkah pajamas

    j.crew factory

    holiday ballet pajamas

    hope you found some you love!!

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    holiday gift guide : for the big kids

    gift guide for the older kids! i even made an effort to include some tween gifts, but obv i’m not an expert so i did my best! enjoyyyyy 🙂

    amazon

    gel stick crayon set

    i love these gel crayons — and they come in really nice colors

    amazon

    watercolor marker set

    also a fan of these — we got this set for arlo last year!

    amazon

    how to draw all the things for kids

    we love how-to drawing books.

    amazon

    the cosmic book of space, aliens and beyond

    arlo has LOVED and spent so many hours with these books. lots of fun drawing prompts and really will get their creative juices flowing

    amazon

    the monster book of zombies, spooks and ghouls

    he loved the alien one so much we got the zombie one too

    amazon

    the great food truck adventure sticker activity book

    we’ve gotten two of these (halloween and xmas) and arlo just loves them. they are the perfect activity for quiet time or when he wakes up early and i want to get him this one next!

    amazon

    me: a fill-in journal for kids

    my book about me was a favorite childhood activity and this is a kind of even better version 

    amazon

    things to do

    and a good thing to make them read whenever they’re complaining about being bored lol

    amazon

    joke box

    arlo loves a prank more than most things haha — if your kid has the mischievous gene they’ll love it

    amazon

    prank toy set

    and here’s a bigger box for the advance students

    amazon

    light up fort set

    arlo loves his fort kit so much

    etsy

    personalized kids apron

    a special gift for the aspiring chef

    target

    tool bench

    cutest work bench set!

    amazon

    monikers

    ok so i’ve never actually played this, but i love the box design lol and they have a bunch of extensions or spin offs so it must be fun! (for 8+)

    amazon

    mini karaoke machine

    soooo cute.

    amazon

    bead kit

    a very cute bead kit for all their bracelet making needs

    amazon

    friendship bracelet kit

    so sweet!

    amazon

    flower press kit

    for the kid who loves nature, this flower press kit is so fun

    amazon

    stop motion kit

    for them to create little stop motion animations, arlo loves this!

    amazon

    illustory book making kit

    a kit for them to write and illustrate their own book! love this.

    amazon

    kids pottery kit

    this sounds like such a fun activity to do together too

    amazon

    paint by number kit set

    the cutest little paint by number sets — lots of different designs to choose from!

    kiwico

    kiwico crates

    these are the perfect gifts — a subscription box with STEM based activities for whatever age your child is. you can also just buy the crates a la carte. arlo has always loved every box we’ve ever done and we requested a subscription from his grandparents this year!

    amazon

    light board

    a fun light up board (that i think arlo would love)

    amazon

    mushroom disco ball

    these are so fun to add some sparkle to their room.

    amazon

    galaxy moon light

    love this lamp/night light

    amazon

    coral furby

    everything 90s is back. also comes with little accessories!

    amazon

    light up gloves

    these would also make a fun stocking stuffer

    gathre

    balance beam

    a balance beam would be so fun and this one looks good too

    amazon

    stepping stones

    a fun activity that doesn’t take up too much space

    amazon

    electronic money bank

    arlo’s money bank! this thing is so fun. maybe put some cash in it to get them started too haha

    magnolia

    mini basketball hoop

    good-looking basketball hoops can be hard to find, but this one definitely is! and it looks like it’ll actually last

    pottery barn teen

    neon dart board

    how cool would it be to have this in your room??

    amazon

    yoto audiobook player

    we have the regular sized yoto, but honestly if i was buying one now i’d prefer the mini. way easier for travel and it still has the same controls (i can’t speak to the sound quality but i assume it’s fine!) and you can get cute jackets in super pretty colors like the green one that comes in this bundle!

    ps. if you buy from the yoto store directly, they have way more story cards.

    amazon

    amazon fire kids tablet

    this tablet comes in such a cute case

    baggu

    puffy laptop sleeve

    if they’re old enough for a laptop, this case is so cute and fun. they have a couple other cute design options too!

    target

    nintendo switch lite

    the smaller, lighter version of the switch — perfect size for kids, comes in different colors and the games are cute

    target

    space roller coaster lego set

    arlo loved this last year!

    target

    lego city ski and climbing center

    this set also looks super fun

    amazon

    marble run race track

    a marble run / magnatile set — arlo would love.

    amazon

    magnetic building tiles

    magnet tiles are the best, and these ones are so pretty and super versatile

    amazon

    floral diary with lock

    i’ve been told kids love these right now!

    target

    toy doll cottage

    my best friend has this dollhouse for her kids and im obsessed, its SO CUTE!

    tARGET

    our generation dessert cart set

    everything in this our generation line is too fun

    amazon

    instax mini camera

    and you could get them some fun film too.

    amazon

    quick gems hair jeweler

    so they can add some sparkle to their hair

    amazon

    body art markers

    temporary tattoo markers! these colors are really pretty and it comes with stencils you can use too

    amazon

    sand painting light box

    this is so cool.

    amazon

    body bumper balls

    i mean, what kid wouldn’t want these

    wayfair

    5-in-1 game table

    this is awesome — a table with billiards, slide hockey, soccer, table tennis, and basketball all in one!

    amazon

    roller skates

    these are so cute and come in lots of colors!

    amazon

    mini skateboard

    such a cute little skateboard and comes in good colorways

    amazon

    pedal go kart

    great gift if you have the outdoor space!

    amazon

    kids hoverboard

    we’re in the future

    target

    remote control climbing rover

    a remote control car that can climb up walls and the ceiling!

    let me know what your kids end up loving. happy shopping!!

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    holiday gift guide : for the babies

    another gift guide! this one is for the babies, they don’t need much — but a little special something is always fun because who doesn’t like cute baby things!!?!

    amazon

    princess bunny doll

    a cute stuffie is always a safe bet

    amazon

    crab stuffie

    crabs are big in our house, so i obviously had to include

    amazon

    paint palette press toy

    for just a little something.

    amazon

    eiffel tower music box

    love a wooden music box — a sweet addition to any nursery.

    amazon

    muslin baby swaddle

    the mushie swaddles are so cute and soft, i love this cherry pattern but they come in soooo many options, you could even get a few as a gift!

    etsy

    hand embroidered baby swaddle

    the hand stitching on this custom swaddle is gorge. they also come in so many pretty patterns

    etsy

    custom name puzzle

    sooo sweet and fun.

    lovevery

    lovevery subscription box

    we love these for izzy — a subscription box with toys and activities based on their exact age.

    etsy

    custom chain stitched lovey

    the prettiest muslin loveys customized with baby’s name

    amazon

    personalized muslin lovey

    or if you need something potentially faster, here’s another customized lovey option

    amazon

    muslin goose lovey

    last lovey option, i swear! these are so cute and come in such pretty colors!! 

    almost makes perfect

    baby on board magnet

    not to toot my own horn (pun intended) but i think this car magnet would make a great gift!!

    west elm

    memory box

    i love having a box for throwing memories and little treasures into. this is so nice and comes with so much — an envelope for their first haircut, a bag for their first pair of shoes, a matchbox for their first teeth, lots more cute things 🥹

    amazon

    baby milestone book

    for a budget-friendly option, this memory book would also be so special

    spearmint love

    garter stitch sweater

    a sweet hand knit cardigan for boy or girl! i love this.

    maisonette

    velvet mary janes

    SO CUTE!

    amazon

    baby keepsake ornament

    an ornament kit for imprinting their little hand or foot!

    etsy

    hand-stitched personalized ornament

    these special ornaments would be such a thoughtful gift, we have them (as you might see in the photo!!) and they’re just so meaningful

    lalo

    the play tunnel

    the lalo play tunnel would be so fun and as a bonus, it’s pretty enough to hang out in your living room!

    target

    hide & find drop box toy

    lovevery toys are always so pretty and good quality, and ball drops are great baby gifts!

    amazon

    popper push toy

    the sweetest rainbow push toy!!

    amazon

    sunshine activity walker

    izzy’s walker that she was obsessed with

    pottery barn kids

    plush duckling rocker

    forever in love with this rocker — and you can add their name to it!!

    amazon

    wooden shopping cart

    more ideas for those babies who are just learning to walk — this cart is so sweet

    amazon

    touch light board

    this musical doodle board is so cool — they draw right on the gel pad! great for on the go and restaurants etc. and no mess for the parents, how considerate of you

    amazon

    baby doll

    i got this for an older baby and izzy was OBSESSED with it! couldnt stop kissing her!

    amazon

    baby phone toy

    babies loooove phones — this one has a mirror for “selfies” and cute filters and plays fun sounds

    amazon

    baby dj set

    the cutest little mini dj toy!

    amazon

    wooden twist puzzle toy

    another great on-the-go toy

    amazon

    peacock color toy

    such a sweet way to learn colors and again, easy to throw in a bag, purse, etc!

    custom board book

    this is definitely one of my fave products from artifact uprising, the quality is so good and they are so simple and well designed. here’s how i made mine!

    amazon

    soft crinkle book and teether

    love a pretty soft book!

    amazon

    peekabo love

    cutest little flap book! we love this series

    amazon

    scratchie touch-and-feel book

    another really cute book option

    amazon

    pop up ocean book

    we love a cute pop up book

    and for even more book options — i also have a bunch of cute ones saved here.

    i can’t stand the cuteness!! hope this helps!

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    holiday gift guide : for her

    i made sure for this gift guide for her that i would only choose things that i would want, so i hope you like it too!! lots of different price points for gifts for your sister, wife, mom, aunt, girlfriends — enjoy!!

    amazon

    maison louis marie candle

    some of my favorite scents ever!

    etsy

    twister spiral candle

    fun taper candles would make such an easy gift

    shopbop

    that’s amore puzzle

    for the puzzle enthusiasts, a beautiful puzzle

    amazon

    puzzle mat

    and a puzzle mat to go with it!

    anthropologie

    papier mache vase

    such a special patterned vase!

    amazon

    the art of memory collecting

    this is so cute! this book is full of ways to use your special photos and other personal treasures

    etsy

    custom hand embroidered notebook

    such a beautiful notebook!

    etsy

    personalized hand embroidered corner bookmark

    sooo cute for the bookworms on your list

    etsy

    decorative coffee table book boxes

    these pretty books double as storage boxes for remotes, keys — whatever ugly stuff you want to hide inside!

    altar’d state

    clara ceramic bow mug

    a very cute mug!

    amazon

    floral platter

    a really beautiful platter and the price is so reasonable for the size

    west elm

    rhode salad plates

    the most beautiful salad plates! scallops and a floral print, my fave

    anthropologie

    bow metal serve set

    a pretty serving set! love these

    amazon

    checkered pitcher

    cutest little pitcher

    quince

    linen scallop edge napkins

    i love these napkins so much!! they would look so pretty on a holiday table

    mark & graham

    canvas zip-top tote

    this tote has lots of color and monogram options and bonus points that it’s zippered.

    mark & graham