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beautiful holiday cooking essentials from wayfair
this post is sponsored by Wayfair
the holidays are here, they’re here! they’re really here! so naturally that comes with lots of cooking and baking and hosting and gathering and all the cozy vibes! i thought it would be fun to gather up my cooking essentials for holiday meals from Wayfair — from super useful things you’ll use all season like beautiful cookware and wood utensils to what others might not consider technically essentials like a bouche de noel log pan (but who am i to judge how you holiday!)
Wayfair has fast and free shipping so it’s perfect for stocking up on all the things your kitchen needs before all the holidays!
enameled cast iron dutch oven
i can’t imagine making cozy dinners without a dutch oven, this one is especially stunning!
nitro cast Iron skillet
i love the design and the price of this cast iron. useful for dinners but also for dutch babies (one of my go-to quick breakfasts for entertaining now!)
stoneware bakeware set
and i love these mini dutch ovens. they would make for such cute individual desserts or turkey pot pies after thanksgiving!? i shouldn’t write this post hungry!
6-quart air fryer
i know you might not associate air fryers with holiday entertaining, but you are mistaken! there have been many a holiday when i’ve re-crisped latkes or made veggies when we’re out of oven space in mine !
linen tea towels
i just have these tea towels and i love them 🙂 your guests will absolutely judge you for having gross old kitchen towels when they’re strewn about in your kitchen! ok they prob won’t but its a good excuse.
mandoline slicer
i have this mandoline and it’s designed so beautifully, and also safely! it feels way less like i’m going to amputate myself than my old one.
maple and walnut checker cutting board
such a big beautiful cutting board, i can just picture a roast sitting here waiting to be carved 🙂 did i mention i’m hungry?!
wooden kitchen tool set
i truly love a flat edged wood utensil, i feel like nothing scrapes the bottom of your pan quite like it! i also love the rich tones of this wood set!
little wooden spoons
the cutest little wood spoons for tasting while you cook, or i like to use them for serving sauces and such.
stainless steel roasting pan
i don’t know why this oval shaped roasting pan seems so much more special to me, but i think it’s because it feels very french! lol.
olive wood carving knife and fork set
you simply (most likely) can’t host without carving your entree! love this set and really want to upgrade now
ruffled baking dish
another beautiful baking dish, i love the ruffles and i’m putting this on my xmas list!
speckled stoneware loaf pan
a cute speckled loaf pan for all your pumpkin loaves and can i have some?!
round brilliance bundt cake pan
i guess when you get to a certain age you’re drawn to fun bundt cake pans. is that a thing?! haha
round fluted cake pan
i own one just like this and it makes for such an amazing looking cake, here’s an example!
buche de noel yule log pan
again, i am not going to assume what’s an essential and what isn’t for you — but if you make buche de noel or even want to start, i love a tradition!!!
food heating mat
life changing for hosting big meals! you can plop all your dishes down on top to stay warm!
nylon potato masher
the most cumbersome thing to ever sit in a kitchen, but also so useful! i love love the design of this one!
kate spade striped oven mitts
cute striped oven mitts because i can’t be the only one whose oven mitts look like they were in an actual fire.
any holiday cooking staples that i missed?!
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holiday gift guide : for him
this is always the hardest gift guide for me! i try to find things that aren’t all cliche “guy stuff” but still be… guy stuff ?! i think i found lots of cool things that i know my husband and brother would for sure like!
aarke carbonator
the most handsome sparkling water maker ever!! love a gift that’s for him and for you lollll
amazon
nespresso lattissima espresso machine
we are both obsessed with our nespresso machine — and it’s by far the best looking model they have!! best gift ever.
williams sonoma
ooni koda 12 pizza oven
if you have the budget and he loves to make pizza — this pizza oven is amazing
uncommon goods
grilled personal pizza maker
and if you REALLY want to spend less, but he does in fact love making pizza — this little pizza maker makes brick-oven style pizza on the grill
amazon
smart meat thermometer
this thermometer will actually tell you how long to cook your meat and how long to let it rest!
uncommon goods
make your own hot sauce kit
speaking of cliche guy stereotypes, they love hot sauce right? (well mine hates spicy lol) the cutest hot sauce making kit, i feel like this would be so fun!!
amazon
portable crock-pot
this little handsome device is a portable meal warmer for the guys who like their lunches hot!!
amazon
RFID blocking slim leather wallet
an RFID blocking wallet that also pops up your credit cards!! i got gid this wallet for xmas one year and he’s soooo picky and GUESS WHAT HE LOVES IT.
amazon
portable neck fan
guys just loooove to complain about how hot it is right?! i got gid a portable neck fan and we use it often!! especially at disneyland lol.
amazon
bowflex 840 kettlebell
this kettlebell is so cool– you can adjust the weight of it to range from 8-40 pounds.
best buy
powerbeats wireless earbuds
i looked online and powerbeats seem to be better quality than airpods AND i have tiny ears and i hate putting things inside them but i think these are actually not that bad at all. plus they come in this nice beige color haha
Lo & sons
catalina deluxe weekender bag
this is the best weekender bag in my opinion! the bottom section unzips for shoes or toiletries and it’s so convenient when you’re packing/unpacking — also comes in a bunch of colorways
tuckernuck
olive wax hanging washbag
upgrade his travel bag with this nice hanging washbag, it’s waxed and such a nice color
mark & graham
essential tech folder
i love this tech folio that can be monogrammed — it comes in darker colors as well but of course this one is my favorite
BÉIS
the dopp kit
a dopp kit that opens wide is so clutch, this one also has a bottom compartment and is a really nice big size.
amazon
cordless beard trimmer
the most handsome cordless beard trimmer! i think i did this on previous gift guides because it looks so nice
meridian grooming
the up-here trimmer
one more grooming tool — this is definitely the fanciest nose hair trimmer i’ve seen!
amazon
beard conditioner
for the beardy men in your life — get them a nice conditioner, this one sounds like it smells so good
amazon
firsthand supply texturizing hair paste
i just love the packaging of this hair paste, and they make paste for all hair types!
amazon
bamboo face wipes
gid loves these bamboo face wipes! they’re 4-in-1 so they clean, exfoliate, soothe and hydrate
amazon
sleep aid device
if he has trouble sleeping, this device is a light system that teaches you how to fall asleep naturally, the reviews are mixed but it seems to work for a lot of people, maybe worth a shot!!
amazon
smart sleep mask
a bluetooth sleep mask that plays music — in case he likes to listen to podcasts or music to fall asleep this seems amazing
quince
organic comfort stretch chore jacket
such a good-looking chore jacket! love this olive color but comes in some others too
quince
flowknit performance pants
i love that these sweatpants have a straight leg, they come in a bunch of good colors too.
TOMMY JOHN
second skin mid-length boxer brief
gid loves these boxer briefs! you can buy them individually or they also sell them in packs if you want
quince
fleece lined gripper slippers
i love that these slippers are kinda more like socks — i know particular gid would prefer that haha
nike
blazer low ’77 vintage sneakers
i love these classic looking nikes, i got them for gid one year and he loves them too
target
men’s crew socks
idk about you but my husband is particular about socks and lots of other things haha — he has tried so many pairs of socks over the years but really likes these crew socks — they’re much simpler and less expensive than the popular ones. gid’s review: “the logo is hidden, they’re the perfect weight and they don’t have that dorky arch thing”
amazon
pill box
the most chic pill organizers ever?! a very useful little gift if you need one more thing for him
amazon
magnetic bottle hanger
sorry sorry so cliche that men like beer but what other gift guide would i put this on?! lol — these are magnetic strips that attach to the ceiling of the fridge and hold beer bottles!
crate & barrel
prospect decanter
this really handsome decanter that’s also maybe a gift for you haha
anthropologie
whiskey stones
okayyyyy again, maybe more on the cliche side but these are some pretty whiskey stones
amazon
usb flashlight
i dont know why guys love flashlights but they really do, this one is really sleek and rechargeable
amazon
tushy bidet toilet seat attachment
we all know how much time dudes like to spend in the bathroom so why not make it even more enjoyable
amazon
sonos ray soundbar
we got this soundbar and are so happy with it! i love that it’s compact and white, guys will love that it’s a soundbar.
amazon
arlo video doorbell
a sleek smart doorbell that’s also a security camera, plus it’s made by “arlo” so obviously had to include
amazon
portable magnetic phone charger
this is such a cool charger — you can stand it up on a surface or fold it up on the back off your phone for on the go
amazon
rechargeable hand warmer
probably something they don’t have! a cute little hand warmer for running, playing golf, commuting — anywhere! this could also be a great stocking stuffer
uncommon goods
create your own video game set
a cute little console that builds and runs retro arcade games! it says it’s for kids but my big kid husband wants it haha
amazon
insulated tumbler
a really handsome water bottle in such a great color — for hot and cold drinks!
amazon
double wall reusable coffee cup
gid is his obsessed with this coffee cup because it’s lightweight, microwavable, dishwasher safe and fits in cupholders. he is picky about coffee cups because he doesn’t want a thermos that he can’t keep reheating lol
amazon
portable espresso maker
i will forever think this is cool! perfect for the campers or travelers on your list who can’t live without their caffeine
amazon
the book of dads
this would be really sweet — a book of essays about fatherhood, great gift for the dads
amazon
smart moleskin notebook set
a smart moleskin notebook with pen! i know my guy would love this
that’s what i got this year! let me know what you’re gifting!
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holiday gift guide : for the cook
another gift guide! for all your loved ones who are always in the kitchen, i gathered a bunch of unique, stylish finds in all different price points that would make such good gifts if i do say so myself.
crate & barrel
mixing bowl set
terracotta mixing bowls that are pretty enough to serve from, non breakable and have lids
amazon
5-piece ceramic bakeware set
i love how the pieces in this set fit together, so tidy and satisfying
our place
always pan 2.0
the prettiest (and most coveted) pan — almost everyone in my family now has one because it’s the best gift!! if you don’t know about the our place pan, you can use it for everything (steaming, frying, boiling, etc) and it’s so well designed
etsy
herb stripper
i got an herb stripper a few years ago and it’s pretty life changing if you use fresh herbs often, not to mention it’s handsome and inexpensive
amazon
automatic pan stirrer
an automatic pan stirrer with a timer. you just put this in the pan when the recipe calls for continuous stirring
walmart
6-quart air fryer
our air fryer!! this thing looks so good and works so well, we got it in white but this green color is so nice too. if you know someone who has been sort of wanting one, just get it for them, they’ll be so happy. i gave our old one to a friend and he said it’s a magical chamber lol
amazon
silicone food huggers
silicone food huggers — they’re super versatile to go on fruits, veggies, cans etc. they’re also inexpensive and would make good stocking stuffers too
williams sonoma
ultimate garlic grinder
okay didn’t know i needed this but now i do — a garlic grinder! you just pop the garlic in and twist to chop. no more smelly garlic smell all over your hands or cutting boards, hooray!! and bonus, it’s pretty and will look good on the counter
amazon
reusable bowl covers
love bowl covers!! they are easy to use and wash and so convenient for storing foods or transporting them
material
the 8” knife
the best kitchen knives — we love these. the 8″ chef knife would make a perfect gift and if you really want to go for it, they have a trio of knives too. you can also personalize them!
messermeister magnetic knife block
a really handsome way to store all their knives
magnolia
green speckle pie dish
i feel like it can be hard to find pretty pie dishes but this one definitely is!! love the edges so much
williams sonoma
rolling pie crust cutter set
so they can make beautiful pie edges! you could pair this with the pie dish for an extra great gift
amazon
staub magnetic wood trivet
this is cool — a pretty wood trivet that sticks to your pots and pans
amazon
braided rope bundt cake pan
the gold bundt pan i use every year to make my apple snacking cake
amazon
striped oven mitts
one can never have enough oven mitts. i love how festive these ones feel but they also come in lots of other cute colors
amazon
adjustable measuring spoon
so much easier than a drawer full of mismatched unorganized spoons
flamingo estate
winter harvest persimmon vinegar
fancy vinegar (in pretty packaging) is always a hit in my opinion
olive oil cake mix
specialty cake mix they probably don’t already have! one of my fave cake flavors ever
amazon
that sounds so good
you can’t go wrong with a beautiful cookbook! i’ve been wanting carla lalli musics cookbook
and if those don’t seem like a match, i have a whollllle list of beautiful cookbooks on my amazon storefront
and that’s it! what are you getting for the cooks on your list this year?
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holiday frame tv art
i loveee being able to change out the art on my frame tv for holidays, this year i wanted to get new art and scoured etsy, so i figured i’d share them all with you! so many pretty ones, and they’re all super inexpensive as well!
i will warn you if you’re not into vintage snowy paintings, you may not like this post lol — that is definitely the majority of the ones i liked! AND i even included some pretty options for hanukkah.
and ps, if you need help changing the art on your tv, i shared how i do it super easily here.
vintage winter couple
i love this one
hanukkah frame tv art
feeling so festive now!! tag me if you choose something from this list — i always love to see 🙂
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printable holiday bucket list
i’ve made bucket lists in the past, but somehow not a holiday specific one! i love the month of december so much, i always have so much i want to do so i love a bucket list because i can put everything in one place!!
i designed two versions, the one with tons of lines for you overly ambitious people and one with only a few lines for those of you who don’t want to write a novel.
and i filled up our entire list in case you need some inspo!
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holiday gift guide : for the in-laws
i feel like in-laws are especially hard to shop for because you may not be comfortable asking them what they’d actually want, or maybe you don’t want to spend a ton of money but still want to give them something meaningful — so i found lots of different types of gifts at different price points!
also think this gift guide could be for anyone, i’m totally allowing you to shop for people other than in-laws using this gift guide ok?
wayfair
electric citrus squeezer
and if you want an electric citrus juicer, but still want it to look good — this one is cooool
aura
aura digital frame
the aura digital frame is so beautiful, we have one and we love it. it’s also been a hit gift in my family!!
amazon
holiday memory book
a beautiful book to document all their holiday memories!! so sweet and special, and such a great price
uncommon goods
sushi making kit
a sushi making kit is such a fun easy gift for the people who have everything
amazon
courant catch
a handsome charging dock — perfect for an entryway or kitchen or their desk — this is such a good gift anyone would want!
food 52
chip and dip bowl
i love this chip and dip bowl so much! it’s not breakable, easy to wash (the dip bowl comes out), it’s so chic and it’s inexpensive! i feel like everyone could use one of these?
etsy
custom face mug
all the grandparents in our family have mugs with the kids faces on them — love the simplicity of this design too!
williams sonoma
baristina milk frother
if they don’t have a milk frother is life even enjoyable??? i think not. haha no but fr we love having foam in our coffee every morning so much.
pottery barn teen
bow ornament frame
this ornament is such an easy gift because you can just pop in a nice photo
mark & graham
insulated cooler bag
everyone loves a cooler bag. this one is cute and you can personalize it!
amazon
outdoor projector
how fun would a projector be?? perfect for outdoor movie nights with the fam, plus it’s like a gift for everybody.
etsy
custom line drawing print
this sweet print would make such a meaningful gift for any grandparents
a-frame butterfly biome
cutest butterfly biome for the nature enthusiasts on your list!
target
google nest display
a google nest display is a great gift for anyone but especially for grandparents because you can add family photos to it!
best buy
google nest thermostat
another great tech gift — a google nest thermostat. they’re so sleek and easy to use
etsy
gingham tissue box cover
this tissue box cover is really pretty and everyone uses tissues! you can also reverse it to a pretty green gingham color
mark & graham
fillmore vegan leather luggage tag
these are so pretty — lots of color and monogram options
pottery barn
boucle knit throw
who doesn’t want a cozy throw blanket?! this one is such a beautiful color
castlery
sofa armrest table
sofa arm tray tables are pretty ugly, but i think this one actually looks good!
amazon
stonewall kitchen breakfast collection
i loooove anything stonewall kitchen, we’ve gotten this exact breakfast gift set for the holidays and we were stoked. it’s all so good!
amazon
BALMUDA the toaster
if you have the budget, our BALMUDA the toaster is incredible. i love it so much and i think every kitchen would be better with it haha (it also comes in different colors but i love this taupe one)
etsy
paint by number kit
i love this paint by number kit! this shop has so many designs to choose from — they’re all so pretty and would make such a good gift!
artifact uprising
brass easel & calendar
this custom photo calendar is so beautiful — and the brass stand can be reused for years to come (you can just order the pages if you already have the stand!) i ordered one of these for all the grandparents one year and they all love them
minted
big date calendar
another beautiful calendar option! this one is so pretty and i love how big it is
amazon
family conversation card game
this is a cute little game — it’s filled with questions to “inspire great family conversations,” that should be interesting lol
amazon
instant photo printer
a cute instant photo printer to print out more grandchildren photos. or maybe photos of other people haha
anthropologie
wellington picture frame
and thennnn get them a pretty photo frame to go along with it. i love this fabric one
our place
cast iron perfect pot
a good-looking dutch oven is always a safe bet — this set also comes with a wood scraper and hot grips!
walmart
ice cream maker
a pretty ice cream maker! such a fun activity, especially for them to do with grandkids
walmart
electric popcorn maker
and so is a popcorn maker! not sure i’ve ever seen such a pretty one. this one also makes popcorn fast and you don’t need to use any oil
amazon
hatch restore alarm clock
the most beautiful alarm clock, it also helps you wind down and wake up according to your natural circadian rhythm
amazon
vintage-inspired bookshelf board games set
for the board game enthusiasts, these game sets are so pretty
amazon
huski wine chiller
this is such a nice-looking wine cooler and it keeps drinks cold up to six hours, no ice required. and you can use it for other kinds of beverages too, non-alcoholic included
amazon
huski beer cooler
and if they’re more of a beer drinker, here’s the same cooler but for beer!
and that’s a wrap! in-laws can be soooo tricky so let me know what ends up being a hit with yours
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holiday gift guide : for the entertainers
always one of my favorite gift guides to make because i loooove pretty hosting things even when i barely host anyone at all! lots of different easy gifts for the host or hostess in your lives!
amazon
instax square instant camera
because if they’re into entertaining they must be into documenting memories and whatnot right? and it comes with a matching case
graza
the “drizz & dip” olive oil set
another gift you can’t go wrong with — good olive oil!! this set comes with two bottles of finishing oil, plus two pretty melamine serving trays and bowls that all fit together so nicely.
use code ALMOSTMAKESPERFECT for $5 off!
amazon
gold champagne stopper
if they don’t have a champagne bottle stopper they need one immediately, it’s a game changer
mark & graham
canvas double wine tote
a cute canvas wine tote you can also monogram! don’t forget to throw in a bottle of wine (or two)
anthropologie
arlo cocktail shaker
a very cute cocktail shaker for the mixologists on your list. plus it’s called the “arlo,” how could i resist
revolve
paddywax blown glass candle
a pretty candle always makes a great gift — upgrade it with some candle accessories below!
amazon
usb candle lighter
my favorite lighter forever! you just charge it and it will always work and doesn’t need fluid! and it fits inside a candle so much better than the short lighters. i have several of these!
moda operandi
jardin embroidered linen napkins
beautiful napkins that work well for holidays and beyond!
amazon
linen check napkins
and for a budget-friendly option, i love these linen napkins so much — they’re incredibly soft and i love this pattern
anthropologie
monogram cotton cocktail napkins
these little cocktail napkins are so cute and the monogram adds such a special touch
etsy
personalized checkered cutting board
a very cool serving / cutting board that you can personalize!
amazon
handmade greeting card & envelope set
everyone needs pretty stationary! you could also pair this with the custom stamp below
amazon
tell me more: conversation starter game
this game looks so fun — it’s filled with questions designed to get to know each other better!
etsy
handmade blue floral oyster plate
the most beautiful oyster plate! this would make such a special gift. just fyi this is commission based so order early just in case!
amazon
arty parties
a fun book on planning the perfect party, plus a beautiful coffee table addition!
amazon
mother of pearl caviar spoons
for the fancy hosts in your life, these caviar spoons are so pretty and a special gift they probably won’t get from anyone else. throw in some caviar and you’ll win christmas
amazon
bonne maman sampler pack
name one person who doesn’t like bonne maman preserves!! they could use this sampler set for so many gatherings (or just themselves)
amazon
la compagnie de provence hand soap
another soap option — this one smells great and comes in a pretty reusable bottle
amazon
pura gift set
you could get them a pura gift set so their house always smells good! this pack comes with linens & surf and yuzu citron scents but there are more options too
amazon
kitchenaid gingham oven mitts
these pretty gingham oven mitts are nice quality but so inexpensive
hope you found something good! let me know what you end up getting for the entertainers on your list
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holiday gift guide : for the little kids
yes yes i know it’s early but apparently many of you are already shopping! i hope this years round of gift guides provide you lots of much needed sanity, clarity and visual serenity while holiday shopping.
first up, adorable play things for the kids!
amazon
yoto audiobook player
the first has to be a yoto! we love this cute little audiobook player. i recommend getting the mini because it seems just as good and it’s cheaper. and you can get cute jackets in super pretty colors like the green one that comes in this bundle!
my favorite thing is that once your kid has one, you can just keep gifting them story cards for all occasions (and its a very easy gift to request from relatives or friends). you can buy the cards on amazon — but if you buy on their website, they have a lot more cards to choose from in the card store!
maisonette
good wood mini golf game
the cutest little mini golf set! i love this and all gifts that would be fun for parents too!!
uncommon goods
musical chain reaction construction set
ok i can’t really figure out what this is but i love it — it’s like an obstacle course/marble run thing that makes noises as it goes?! i don’t know but it seems SO FUN. (it does say 8+ but i think it seems kinda fine for kids that are used to marbles and can play with it with a grownup?!)
amazon
double-sided wood art easel
such a cute art easel — it comes with so many fun accessories and it can flip over into a table
amazon
balance bike
and if they’re not quite ready for training wheels, this little balance bike is great!
target
plantoys pirate ship
for arlos birthday years ago, all he wanted was a “pirate ship with an inside,” we got this one and we love it — it’s good looking and it’s super fun AND has an inside lol
amazon
picassotiles magnetic tiles
every kid looooves magnet tiles, but they usually come in really bright primary colors and are super pricey, but these colors are so cute and they’re cheap (and well reviewed too)
amazon
walkie talkie set
some of the cutest walkie talkies i could find, cute colors and inexpensive
amazon
wooden tea party set
a sweet little tea set that comes with tons of fun accessories including coins so you can sell your tea
amazon
marble run toy set
kids love marble runs!! this one not only looks pretty good but it also seems super sturdy which most don’t
amazon
wooden city building blocks
we loved these city blocks with arlo, super fun to create different scenes and the set comes with so much!!
target
instax mini 12 camera
but for $20 more you could get an instant film camera if your kids are trustworthy lol
amazon
magnetic scenes deep sea playset
magnet scenes are so fun — but i especially love these because they include storage for the magnetic stickers (the ones we have were just strewn literally all over our entire house at all times)
amazon
dual tip brush markers
these are the markers we get for arlo — they’re brush markers on one side and thin on the other and there are so many nice colors!!
amazon
wooden tool box
if you don’t want to get the whole bench, here’s a fun (and pretty) little tool box that’s inexpensive too
amazon
kids play kitchen set
another cute play kitchen that’s not too expensive and it comes with accessories!
ps. i have lots of play kitchens i like and lots and lots of play kitchen accessories rounded up here !!
amazon
star projector night light
we have a projection lamp and we love it. this one is very similar!
lalo
lalo play boxes
a perfect grandparent gift is a subscription kit — lalo play boxes are so cute.
kiwi co
kiwi co subscription crates
kiwi co subscription crates are also such a good grandparent gift — we have these in arlos closet for sick days / i’m bored days.
amazon
pop up play tunnel
my kids love this play tunnel so much!! it’s inexpensive and it looks cute! best part is, you can fold it up quite small and store it away.
amazon
foldable wooden slide
i love that this slide is foldable so you can stow it away when not being played with!
amazon
wooden ice cream cart
how fun is this ice cream cart? and it comes with a little bell for them to ring
amazon
wooden toddler tower
i really like that this toddler tower is foldable and it can also convert to a little table and chair set! perfect for smaller spaces
target
wooden train table set
love the size of this train table and that it comes with storage. the ocean theme is so sweet!
bed bath & beyond
loog mini acoustic guitar
this guitar is really fun and it comes in different colors. you can also download the app to teach your kids how to play!
amazon
silicone pretend play doctor kit
i feel like doctor kits are always a hit — this one is pretty and made of silicone
amazon
kids play couch
how about a nice-looking play couch?? you can also get it as a play castle or as a play gym
amazon
leapfrog let’s record music player
i have this music player for izzy and arlo loves it so much too. highly recommend!
amazon
ride on car
but if you want one they can drive on their own instead — this was arlos and he loved it for years
smol
basketball hoop
the prettiest basketball hoop finally exists! use code ALMOSTMAKESPERFECT for 10% off
the hut
wooden puppet theatre
a puppet theatre would be such a fun gift!! bonus points if you throw in the puppets too
amazon
manhattan toy washable doll
washable dolls that come with their OWN little stuffies and the cutest clothes !! love these
target
hot wheels rc barbie corvette remote control car
had to include some barbie on this gift guide since izzy is so obsessed. we got this for her for her birthday!
lalo
the play kit
the lalo play table and chairs are so good looking and you can also add on giant coloring sheets!
crate & kids
rattan toddler rocking horse
a sweet rocking horse that doubles as beautiful room decor
let me know what you plan on getting your little ones!!
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kind of scary movies that kids can watch
since i did a list of halloween tv + movies to watch with little kids, i started thinking about movies i thought my 7 year old could handle (he’s on the braver side!) and realized i’ve googled horror movies that kids can watch so many times i should just make my own list of what i’ve come up with!
obviously every kid is different, so use your own best judgement of what your kid can handle – but most of these aren’t too scary for your older kids! especially because the older ones have such terrible special effects kids these days would probably be like uuhhh that looks so fake?
this is coming from an 80s kid who had no parental supervision when it came to the TV, so i saw child’s play 2 when i was… 4? slumber party massacre 3, friday the 13th, all sorts of movies i had no business watching as a tiny little kid but at least all that trauma gave me my love of scary movies!
so here’s to encouraging our own kids to love scary movies, while being cautious with their feelings and comfort levels and without causing any actual major trauma/damage!
tremors
underground monsters, this really seems like a movie kids these days could handle!
where to watch: apple tv, amazon prime
killer klowns from outer space
this movie was on tv alllll the time when i was little, so i (and most millennials) have seen it many times, as children, who weren’t old enough to be watching it. it’s still silly enough, that i think it’s pretty kid friendly.
where to watch: amazon prime, youtube tv, apple tv
critters
again, silly looking alien creatures that kids probably would laugh at more than scream at!
where to watch: tubi, apple tv, amazon prime
gremlins & gremlins 2 (the new batch)
my son wasn’t scared at all of either, but if your kid is on the less brave side – gremlins 2 is definitely more of a comedy.
(fyi – gremlins does have a reference to santa legitimacy!)
where to watch: max, hulu, amazon prime, youtube tv, apple tv
nightmare on elm street (or the sequels)
this could be considered pretty scary for some kids, but if your kid is a blossoming horror fan then i think they could handle it! freddy kruger was never scary to me as a kid like jason or michael were, BUT again, the sequels get so dumb and ridiculous that they might be way less scary for kids than the original.
where to watch: max, hulu, amazon prime, youtube tv, apple tv
the monster squad
forever a favorite! barely scary, but the perfect amount for a younger kid just dabbling into scary movies.
where to watch: pluto tv, apple tv, amazon prime
beetlejuice (1998)
there are obviously some creepy visuals in beetlejuice, but i’m guessing most brave kids could handle! arlo has watched but got a little bored last year, i’ll try again when he’s into it.
where to watch: youtube tv, apple tv, max, hulu, amazon prime
the witches (1990)
obviously this is a kids movie, but i’d say it’s got some pretty scary visuals for little kids! makes for a good starter movie!
where to watch: apple tv, amazon prime
little monsters
while this is very much a “kids” movie, it TRAUMATIZED ME! i thought the villain monster was terrifying and there’s a scene that one of his child minions disappoints him so he removes their head and throws it in a basketball hoop. i’ve seen it again since and it’s not as scary but when i was 5 it was too much.
however, i showed it to arlo and he didn’t seem the least bit afraid haha.
where to watch: tubi, amazon prime, youtube tv, apple tv
the frighteners
a peter jackson ghost movie with michael j fox! i haven’t seen since i was young but i never found it scary, the ghosts are mostly silly and i think kids would enjoy this one.
where to watch: tubi, peacock, apple tv, amazon prime
scooby doo on zombie island
i haven’t seen this, but i heard it’s surprisingly enjoyable for kids and their parents!
where to watch: max, hulu, amazon prime, youtube tv, apple tv
poltergeist (1982)
i think poltergeist is one of the best scary movies ever – it could be really scary for some kids, but i feel like they’re so desensitized these days they may not even think it’s scary haha.
where to watch: max, hulu, amazon prime, youtube tv, apple tv
the house with a clock in its walls
eli roth made this as a scary movie for kids!
where to watch: hulu, youtube tv, apple tv, amazon prime
house (1986)
another one i haven’t seen since childhood, but i remember house being pretty not scary whatsoever haha.
where to watch: tubi, pluto tv, amazon prime, apple tv
nightbooks
another netflix scary movie for kids (i love that they’re making these!) about a little boy who has to tell scary stories every night or he gets stuck in a witch’s apartment.
where to watch: netflix
8 legged freaks
another one of those dumb creature features that can’t possibly be scary for kids these days right?
where to watch: apple tv, amazon prime
scary stories to tell in the dark
just like the books were freaky for little kids, the movie has some scary moments but overall i’d say it’s pretty tame and could definitely be watched by some older kids.
where to watch: netflix, hulu, youtube tv, apple tv, amazon prime
ernest scared stupid
this was on the other kids list, but i’m including it again because while it’s an ernest movie, it’s actually got some pretty good horror tropes and scares, while again, still being an ernest movie! that troll scared the crap out of me as a kid!! meanwhile arlo loves it haha.
where to watch: apple tv, amazon prime
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little women holiday decor from wayfair
this post is sponsored by Wayfair
i know last year all the rage was a little women christmas, but here we are a year later and I STILL LOVE IT. give me all the bows and popcorn cranberry garlands! (i even included one in the collage below in case you don’t want to actually make one!!)
Wayfair is always my go-to when i’m online shopping for furniture and decor because they have SO MUCH to choose from, and fast and free shipping. i put together a bunch of gorgeous holiday decor AAAND some very pretty faux christmas trees (including mine!)
little women holiday decor
click on the images in the collages directly to shop!
beautiful faux christmas trees
a few trees i think are so cute and i made sure to include a couple of size options!
easy set-up pine christmas tree
6 feet tall
pine hinged christmas tree
7.5 feet tall
easy set-up pine christmas tree
7.6 feet tall
lighted christmas tree
6.5 feet tall
norweigan spruce tree
7.5 feet tall
this is the tree we have and we get compliments on it annually! it takes a little zshushing but i am so happy with the quality and the look!
norweigan spruce tree with clear lights
6.5 feet tall
this looks like my tree but with lights on it already if you prefer that. it’s also a little smaller!
pine christmas tree
7.6 feet tall
fir christmas tree
9 feet tall
hope this inspires you to have very little women holiday 🙂
