Want, Need, Wear, Read: The Young Kiddo (Who Really Doesn’t Need A Darn Thing) Edition
Emily Stoffel -
Hi, my name is Emily, and I'm one of those people who is equal parts obsessed with and terrified by the sheer amount of stuff that accompanies the holiday season -- especially when it comes to kid stuff. We're pretty conservative with the amount of things we buy Lana over the course of the year -- if you saw my...
Our brand new, just updated for 2021 (and better than ever) Ultimate Toy Guide is HERE! After weeks of deliberation, we added more play categories, expanded it to more ages, and yup — added more toys.
Like before, we focused on toys that go the distance: The best forever toys (the ones they'll play with for years, throughout many...
I'm back with another video game post! Shana has released me from the video editing room for a short time to gush about all the games I love, the ones I want to play, and some I'm reallllly curious about. These aren't in any particular order of favoritism, but I will add notes with what platforms they're available on!...
I think one of the most daunting things about walking into an art store is the 4,000 types of paper and 800 types of pencils lining the walls. If you have someone in your life who loves comic books or is looking to start drawing, I've gone uber-hard finding some cool gift ideas for them. I’ll keep it short...
Things are changing in our house. Our old playroom, once filled with blocks and Magna-Tiles and dress-up costumes and Nerf guns...has been recently renovated so our two boys (a teen and a tween) now have their own bedrooms. Instead of swinging on bars and building towers, there's a lot more moody listening of music going on.
17 Gifts...
We are big on stockings in this family -- and this year, it feels like we're trying to squeeze in even more than usual. (No filler oranges in the toe this go 'round -- though based on how much Lana loves oranges, she might actually be a bit disappointed.)
16 Stocking Stuffer Ideas That'll Still Ship On Time
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It's usually at this point in the holiday season that I'm FREAKING out because I realize I "need" one...or six...more gifts. There's always someone I forgot or someone unexpectedly joining in a celebration. Or I panic and want to buy my kids and loved ones just a couple more little surprises. That too.
**Quick Links To My 4 Fav Gifts...
You Sus and You Look Sus have absolutely become my favorite expressions of #2020, in Quarantine, while making the best of stay-at-home. Thank you Among Us, for giving this mom a great giggle, for the entertainment, and for some fun words to use, too!
Two of my three kids are gamers. The third, generally has not been interested in online...