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Holiday Gift Guide For Families 2022

With Chris's family, we do a gift exchange for families, rather than individuals which is always fun. We also put a few family gifts "from Santa" under the tree each year and this gift guide for families has things that any family would love. Happy gifting! 1. Oculus Quest VR $349 If you want to […]
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Gift Guides!

Holiday Gift Guide For Families 2022

With Chris's family, we do a gift exchange for families, rather than individuals which is always fun. We also put a few family gifts "from Santa" under the tree each year and this gift guide for families has things that any family would love. Happy gifting! 1. Oculus Quest VR $349 If you want to […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Teens & Tweens 2022

Teens can be tricky because they tend to want to "fit in" but are also finding their individuality. I guarantee this gift guide for teens has the perfect something for any teen, and you might end up grabbing something for you too! 1. Gift Card & Money Brain Teasing Maze $14 This gift card maze […]
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Gift Guides!

Holiday Gift Guide For Teens & Tweens 2022

Teens can be tricky because they tend to want to "fit in" but are also finding their individuality. I guarantee this gift guide for teens has the perfect something for any teen, and you might end up grabbing something for you too! 1. Gift Card & Money Brain Teasing Maze $14 This gift card maze […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Kids 2022

Shopping for kids for the Holidays can be both fun and tricky. You want to give them something they'll love that won't also make the parents' life harder. This gift guide for kids is filled with toys and activities that check both those boxes. 1. Reversible Octopus Plushie $15 Last Holiday season, these reversible plushies […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Kids 2022

Shopping for kids for the Holidays can be both fun and tricky. You want to give them something they'll love that won't also make the parents' life harder. This gift guide for kids is filled with toys and activities that check both those boxes. 1. Reversible Octopus Plushie $15 Last Holiday season, these reversible plushies […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Babies 2022

Putting together this gift guide for babies was so fun, probably because it's been years since I shopped for a baby, and wow, did it make my heart ache! Everything in this guide is going to make any baby (and parent) happy. So whether you're shopping for your own baby or somebody else's baby, here […]
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Gift Guides!

Holiday Gift Guide For Babies 2022

Putting together this gift guide for babies was so fun, probably because it's been years since I shopped for a baby, and wow, did it make my heart ache! Everything in this guide is going to make any baby (and parent) happy. So whether you're shopping for your own baby or somebody else's baby, here […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Home & Kitchen 2022

If you're anything like me or know somebody like me, you'll want to check out these gifts that are perfect for the indoorsy type. The person who loves making their house a home, bit by bit, because the things we keep in our home matter. You're welcome. 1. Aperture Frame $28 You can't ever have […]
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Gift Guides!

Holiday Gift Guide For Home & Kitchen 2022

If you're anything like me or know somebody like me, you'll want to check out these gifts that are perfect for the indoorsy type. The person who loves making their house a home, bit by bit, because the things we keep in our home matter. You're welcome. 1. Aperture Frame $28 You can't ever have […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Parents & In-Laws 2022

Whether you're gifting for your parents or your partner's parents, you're in the right place. There's something on this list for the gardening type, the traveling type, the homemaker, and even the practical type. And although this list is more tailored towards the empty-nesters, I guarantee you'll spot something for others on your list, too. […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Parents & In-Laws 2022

Whether you're gifting for your parents or your partner's parents, you're in the right place. There's something on this list for the gardening type, the traveling type, the homemaker, and even the practical type. And although this list is more tailored towards the empty-nesters, I guarantee you'll spot something for others on your list, too. […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Him 2022

There's a myth that guys are hard to shop for, but Chris loves it when I play into his hobbies, make him look good, but prioritize comfort and quality. This guide is all of those things. Also, never forget an experience gift for your guy. Last year, I gifted Chris a week of cooking camp […]
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Gift Guides!

Holiday Gift Guide For Him 2022

There's a myth that guys are hard to shop for, but Chris loves it when I play into his hobbies, make him look good, but prioritize comfort and quality. This guide is all of those things. Also, never forget an experience gift for your guy. Last year, I gifted Chris a week of cooking camp […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Her 2022

Whether you're shopping for a friend, a partner, or even yourself, you can't go wrong with this list packed full of things to make the every day feel more special--because I think that's what we all want. 1. Cloud Cotton Robe $109 Every woman needs a robe to slip into. I love wearing one while […]
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Holiday Gift Guide For Her 2022

Whether you're shopping for a friend, a partner, or even yourself, you can't go wrong with this list packed full of things to make the every day feel more special--because I think that's what we all want. 1. Cloud Cotton Robe $109 Every woman needs a robe to slip into. I love wearing one while […]
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The Complete 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Don't worry. Nobody has forgotten about Thanksgiving! Christmas requires a lot of planning and prepping, whereas Thanksgiving is mostly just a dinner! I like to get ahead on my shopping, and to help us stay on top of our Holiday shopping (and you, too!), we're releasing all of our gift guides for the Holiday season! […]
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Gift Guides!

The Complete 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Don't worry. Nobody has forgotten about Thanksgiving! Christmas requires a lot of planning and prepping, whereas Thanksgiving is mostly just a dinner! I like to get ahead on my shopping, and to help us stay on top of our Holiday shopping (and you, too!), we're releasing all of our gift guides for the Holiday season! […]
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The Best Father's Day Gift Guide

For Father's Day this year I imagine Chris will be doing exactly what his heart wants to be doing... grilling. He wouldn't have it any other way and I would never deprive him of that. Along with that, we'll be spending the day as a family, playing games and taking it easy. Of course we'll […]
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The Best Father's Day Gift Guide

For Father's Day this year I imagine Chris will be doing exactly what his heart wants to be doing... grilling. He wouldn't have it any other way and I would never deprive him of that. Along with that, we'll be spending the day as a family, playing games and taking it easy. Of course we'll […]
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

My mom is coming for Mother's Day this year which feels extra special. It's kind of fun because Mother's Day and Father's Day are about six months away from my birthday and Chris's birthday, so it feels like an extra "thinking of you" day, and we both really like that. For this gift guide I […]
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

My mom is coming for Mother's Day this year which feels extra special. It's kind of fun because Mother's Day and Father's Day are about six months away from my birthday and Chris's birthday, so it feels like an extra "thinking of you" day, and we both really like that. For this gift guide I […]
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Easter Basket Ideas for Little and Big Kids

Growing up, my mom would always put a fresh set of tights in our Easter baskets, along with some candy–chocolate for my sisters and fruity candy for me since I never liked chocolate. All these years later and it still feels special and that's what I hope our holidays and traditions feel like to our […]
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Easter Basket Ideas for Little and Big Kids

Growing up, my mom would always put a fresh set of tights in our Easter baskets, along with some candy–chocolate for my sisters and fruity candy for me since I never liked chocolate. All these years later and it still feels special and that's what I hope our holidays and traditions feel like to our […]
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide

You want to know what I love about Valentine's Day? It's in February. And a couple months after the holidays, when it's still so cold out--I really appreciate something to look forward to and celebrate. I used to think that it needed to be a day of grand gestures, and bouquets of flowers, but Chris […]
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide

You want to know what I love about Valentine's Day? It's in February. And a couple months after the holidays, when it's still so cold out--I really appreciate something to look forward to and celebrate. I used to think that it needed to be a day of grand gestures, and bouquets of flowers, but Chris […]
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28 Gifts under $25: What I Would Bring to a Favorite Things Party!

Has anybody ever been to a favorite things party? They're so fun and I love the concept. It's such a great way to share your favorite things, but also learn about other peoples' favorite things! Here's how it works: Everybody brings 3 of the SAME gift (you could also do 2, just depending on how […]
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28 Gifts under $25: What I Would Bring to a Favorite Things Party!

Has anybody ever been to a favorite things party? They're so fun and I love the concept. It's such a great way to share your favorite things, but also learn about other peoples' favorite things! Here's how it works: Everybody brings 3 of the SAME gift (you could also do 2, just depending on how […]
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2021 Gift Guide: Gifts From Our Favorite Small Businesses

It's Small Business Saturday! A great day to get out and support and shop your favorite local small businesses!! Below, we've rounded up a few gift ideas from our favorites to gift and receive and some that are on our wishlist! 1. Linen Apron $42 An apron to use every day but to also make […]
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Gift Guides!

2021 Gift Guide: Gifts From Our Favorite Small Businesses

It's Small Business Saturday! A great day to get out and support and shop your favorite local small businesses!! Below, we've rounded up a few gift ideas from our favorites to gift and receive and some that are on our wishlist! 1. Linen Apron $42 An apron to use every day but to also make […]
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The Gifts you should definitely buy on eBay this year.

Not only do I search for every small appliance, gadget, and electronic on eBay before I buy it, but I also always have things in my eBay cart. THIS is the week to check out on the cart because everything is on sale. I have them bookmarked for all of my Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and […]
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The Gifts you should definitely buy on eBay this year.

Not only do I search for every small appliance, gadget, and electronic on eBay before I buy it, but I also always have things in my eBay cart. THIS is the week to check out on the cart because everything is on sale. I have them bookmarked for all of my Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and […]
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The Complete 2021 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Holidays!  I'm sure you've heard, or maybe have even experienced, lead times and shipping times are all experiencing major delays and it's extended to every industry. To help us stay on top of our holiday shopping, and you too!, we've released all of our gift guides for the holiday season! Each guide is thoughtfully […]
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Gift Guides!

The Complete 2021 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Holidays!  I'm sure you've heard, or maybe have even experienced, lead times and shipping times are all experiencing major delays and it's extended to every industry. To help us stay on top of our holiday shopping, and you too!, we've released all of our gift guides for the holiday season! Each guide is thoughtfully […]
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2021 Gift Guide: Experiences to Gift

1. Outstanding in the Field $365 Experience dinner in a field, in a vineyard, on a beach, in a meadow, on a fishing dock, or a city street. It's one long table, one epic vista, and the meal of a lifetime. Check out upcoming event dates in Palm Beach, Florida and Tulum, Mexico. 2. Create […]
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Gift Guides!

2021 Gift Guide: Experiences to Gift

1. Outstanding in the Field $365 Experience dinner in a field, in a vineyard, on a beach, in a meadow, on a fishing dock, or a city street. It's one long table, one epic vista, and the meal of a lifetime. Check out upcoming event dates in Palm Beach, Florida and Tulum, Mexico. 2. Create […]
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2021 Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

1. Slinky $9 No matter how old you are, you want to watch this thing slink down the stairs on repeat on Christmas morning. 2. AirTag Leather Key Ring $35 AirTag easily keeps track of your keys, purse — whatever you need to find readily. This is a fancy upgrade to tag anything with. 3. […]
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2021 Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

1. Slinky $9 No matter how old you are, you want to watch this thing slink down the stairs on repeat on Christmas morning. 2. AirTag Leather Key Ring $35 AirTag easily keeps track of your keys, purse — whatever you need to find readily. This is a fancy upgrade to tag anything with. 3. […]
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2021 Gift Guide: My Favorite Coffee Table Books to Gift

1. British Designers At Home $38 This book had me with those checkerboard floors :) The British have a charm and a heritage in their design that I aspire to be. Every thing looks so lived in. Every garden looks secret and magical. I want to live on every page. 2. Vanity Fair 100 Years: […]
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2021 Gift Guide: My Favorite Coffee Table Books to Gift

1. British Designers At Home $38 This book had me with those checkerboard floors :) The British have a charm and a heritage in their design that I aspire to be. Every thing looks so lived in. Every garden looks secret and magical. I want to live on every page. 2. Vanity Fair 100 Years: […]
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