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The Foodie Gift Guide

We can all buy a car, but that doesn't mean we can build one. And we can all eat a delicious meal, but that doesn't mean we can make one. This is a gift-guide for the person in your life who loves to create delicious food, and appreciates it. 1. Silicone Utensils $49 - Durable and heat-safe up […]
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Gift Guides!

The Foodie Gift Guide

We can all buy a car, but that doesn't mean we can build one. And we can all eat a delicious meal, but that doesn't mean we can make one. This is a gift-guide for the person in your life who loves to create delicious food, and appreciates it. 1. Silicone Utensils $49 - Durable and heat-safe up […]
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A Gift Guide of 61 Essential Tools, Broken Down By Project

Tool gift guides are a bit of a yawn sometimes, and not very helpful. We're changing all that and giving you 61 tools anybody would love to receive, and breaking them down by the task they need to accomplish! And while some tools apply to almost everything you do, every project has unique tools that […]
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Gift Guides!

A Gift Guide of 61 Essential Tools, Broken Down By Project

Tool gift guides are a bit of a yawn sometimes, and not very helpful. We're changing all that and giving you 61 tools anybody would love to receive, and breaking them down by the task they need to accomplish! And while some tools apply to almost everything you do, every project has unique tools that […]
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Gift Guide For Parents & In-Laws

I have full blown conversations with my girlfriends and sisters that solely revolve around the question "What are you getting for your parents?!" It's one of my favorite gift guides to put together because I just love thinking of things that would bring a smile to my parents' face. And if you want more ideas, […]
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Gift Guides!

Gift Guide For Parents & In-Laws

I have full blown conversations with my girlfriends and sisters that solely revolve around the question "What are you getting for your parents?!" It's one of my favorite gift guides to put together because I just love thinking of things that would bring a smile to my parents' face. And if you want more ideas, […]
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A few gifts to give from our favorite Small Businesses!

We wanted to kick off our gift guides this year by highlighting a few small businesses that carry some of our favorite things that would make great gifts! Generally small businesses need extra time to process orders and ship, especially if it's handmade, so we wanted to get this one out asap! We have a […]
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Gift Guides!

A few gifts to give from our favorite Small Businesses!

We wanted to kick off our gift guides this year by highlighting a few small businesses that carry some of our favorite things that would make great gifts! Generally small businesses need extra time to process orders and ship, especially if it's handmade, so we wanted to get this one out asap! We have a […]
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Father's Day Gift Guide 2020: Chris's Favorite Things

We have endless amount of father's day and "for him" gift guides in our archives. But we thought this year, it would mean more to share my actual favorite things. All laid out below. The things that I recommend to my closest friends and family over and over and would buy again and again. So if you're […]
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Father's Day Gift Guide 2020: Chris's Favorite Things

We have endless amount of father's day and "for him" gift guides in our archives. But we thought this year, it would mean more to share my actual favorite things. All laid out below. The things that I recommend to my closest friends and family over and over and would buy again and again. So if you're […]
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2020

Mother's Day is just over 2 weeks away on May 10th. And you know what I realized this year? I actually like Mother's Day more than my birthday. There's a lot of hype and attention and focus on what are we going to DO for birthdays and Mother's Day is more about not doing things and appreciation...but […]
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2020

Mother's Day is just over 2 weeks away on May 10th. And you know what I realized this year? I actually like Mother's Day more than my birthday. There's a lot of hype and attention and focus on what are we going to DO for birthdays and Mother's Day is more about not doing things and appreciation...but […]
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2020

  1. Little Book of Us: $9 The collection of quotes here is cute, but what's even better are the little practical exercises that will bring you closer together. Like, "hang something in your home that symbolizes your relationship." Love! 2. I’ll Be There For You: $14 Perfect for your Ross, or Chandler or your Galentine […]
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2020

  1. Little Book of Us: $9 The collection of quotes here is cute, but what's even better are the little practical exercises that will bring you closer together. Like, "hang something in your home that symbolizes your relationship." Love! 2. I’ll Be There For You: $14 Perfect for your Ross, or Chandler or your Galentine […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Fast-Ship Gifts

Our gift guides are complete (check out the full 2019 guide right here) but that doesn't mean your shopping is ... or my shopping is. So we scoured our gift guides for the best ideas with the fastest ship times and then added a few new ideas in for good measure. (I totally ordered number […]
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Gift Guides!

2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Fast-Ship Gifts

Our gift guides are complete (check out the full 2019 guide right here) but that doesn't mean your shopping is ... or my shopping is. So we scoured our gift guides for the best ideas with the fastest ship times and then added a few new ideas in for good measure. (I totally ordered number […]
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THE COMPLETE CLJ 2019 GIFT GUIDE

  Over the last month, we have been slowly rolling out our gift guides, filled with original, practical, and beautiful things for everyone on our list. And now that it's crunch time (2 weeks until Christmas!) and there are last minute sales and free shipping promo codes galore--we thought it would be a good idea […]
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Gift Guides!

THE COMPLETE CLJ 2019 GIFT GUIDE

  Over the last month, we have been slowly rolling out our gift guides, filled with original, practical, and beautiful things for everyone on our list. And now that it's crunch time (2 weeks until Christmas!) and there are last minute sales and free shipping promo codes galore--we thought it would be a good idea […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Homebodies

Perhaps the easiest gift guide I've put together this year is this one--gifts for the homebody. Mostly because it's based on what I would get someone just like me. Or what I would love to receive as a home-loving person who relates more to JOMO a lot more than FOMO and loves nothing more than […]
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Gift Guides!

2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Homebodies

Perhaps the easiest gift guide I've put together this year is this one--gifts for the homebody. Mostly because it's based on what I would get someone just like me. Or what I would love to receive as a home-loving person who relates more to JOMO a lot more than FOMO and loves nothing more than […]
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12 Things You Should Buy on eBay

This post is sponsored by eBay.  “Have you checked eBay?” Chris and I say this all the time before we make major purchases, and this time of year we realize A LOT OF PEOPLE are making major purchases. So this weekend, while you're scouting sales we can't remind you enough--check eBay! Last year we bought […]
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12 Things You Should Buy on eBay

This post is sponsored by eBay.  “Have you checked eBay?” Chris and I say this all the time before we make major purchases, and this time of year we realize A LOT OF PEOPLE are making major purchases. So this weekend, while you're scouting sales we can't remind you enough--check eBay! Last year we bought […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids

We are starting into an interesting chapter of our lives where our oldest is becoming less interested in the toy aisle and asked for a water bottle and a video camera for Christmas (what?!). Our youngest is most happy with books and simple toys and our five year old will take one of everything, please! […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids

We are starting into an interesting chapter of our lives where our oldest is becoming less interested in the toy aisle and asked for a water bottle and a video camera for Christmas (what?!). Our youngest is most happy with books and simple toys and our five year old will take one of everything, please! […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Empty-Nesters

Ah, Empty-Nesters. Mom and Dad. Grandma and Grandpa. They're famously tough to shop for, and yet — it seems they need so many new things! (How old is dad's robe? When's the last time mom updated her luggage?) Show them all of the love this Christmas with gifts that will make them feel so seen […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Empty-Nesters

Ah, Empty-Nesters. Mom and Dad. Grandma and Grandpa. They're famously tough to shop for, and yet — it seems they need so many new things! (How old is dad's robe? When's the last time mom updated her luggage?) Show them all of the love this Christmas with gifts that will make them feel so seen […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Entertainer

We love to have people over. We have sort of an open-door policy when it comes to dinner time. But we still marvel at friends and family members who are *perfect* hosts and hostesses. You know the type: Their home is seemingly always clean, their table is set to the nines, and their menu is […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Entertainer

We love to have people over. We have sort of an open-door policy when it comes to dinner time. But we still marvel at friends and family members who are *perfect* hosts and hostesses. You know the type: Their home is seemingly always clean, their table is set to the nines, and their menu is […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her

1. High-rise flannel pajamas, but make it fashion. These. Are. It. Put together. Comfortable. Perfect for a girls overnight or a lounge-y saturday (or Tuesday!). Got them and plan on staying in my pajamas a little longer with no guilt. $98 2. Mila Vase  One thing I realized this year is that there is no one […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her

1. High-rise flannel pajamas, but make it fashion. These. Are. It. Put together. Comfortable. Perfect for a girls overnight or a lounge-y saturday (or Tuesday!). Got them and plan on staying in my pajamas a little longer with no guilt. $98 2. Mila Vase  One thing I realized this year is that there is no one […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For The Home Cook (that aren't an Instant Pot)

"Oh snap, did Chris just throw shade at the Instant Pot?!" Little bit. Really I don't care how people choose to cook their food, so long as it's safe (which the Instant Pot is, as far as I know). But man alive, can we stop putting them on gift guides for people who love to […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For The Home Cook (that aren't an instant pot)

Gift Guides!

2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For The Home Cook (that aren't an Instant Pot)

"Oh snap, did Chris just throw shade at the Instant Pot?!" Little bit. Really I don't care how people choose to cook their food, so long as it's safe (which the Instant Pot is, as far as I know). But man alive, can we stop putting them on gift guides for people who love to […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Book Lovers

We love to give five gifts to our girls for Christmas each year — something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, and something to encourage their natural talents. To help check off the "something to read," I invited my friend, Meagan (who I've known for 10 years!), to round up […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Book Lovers

We love to give five gifts to our girls for Christmas each year — something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, and something to encourage their natural talents. To help check off the "something to read," I invited my friend, Meagan (who I've known for 10 years!), to round up […]
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2019 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Board Games to play and gift this year!

It's time to come clean. Nearly every game that we have played, loved and recommended to you, has first been recommended to us by my brother-in-law, David. They hosts fun game nights where there are COURSES of games. An appetizer to warm you up, an entree that might be a longer, more intense game, and a […]
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2019 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Board Games to play and gift this year!

It's time to come clean. Nearly every game that we have played, loved and recommended to you, has first been recommended to us by my brother-in-law, David. They hosts fun game nights where there are COURSES of games. An appetizer to warm you up, an entree that might be a longer, more intense game, and a […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Him

Chris here. It's time to buy a gift for that guy. You know the one. The one who shrugs his shoulders whenever you ask what he wants for Christmas, and says something helpful like, "I can't really think of anything." My wife knows that guy all too well, because I am that guy! But never […]
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2019 CLJ Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Him

Chris here. It's time to buy a gift for that guy. You know the one. The one who shrugs his shoulders whenever you ask what he wants for Christmas, and says something helpful like, "I can't really think of anything." My wife knows that guy all too well, because I am that guy! But never […]
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2019 CLJ HOLIDAY Gift Guide: Gifts under $20 for Anybody!

I don't know about you, but from now until Christmas, it seems like I need a gift under $20 for multiple occasions. Maybe it's a relative gift exchange or a white elephant (we have funny ideas for those here) or work party, a teacher or co-worker, neighbor, or a friend that you aren't surreeee if […]
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Gift Guides!

2019 CLJ HOLIDAY Gift Guide: Gifts under $20 for Anybody!

I don't know about you, but from now until Christmas, it seems like I need a gift under $20 for multiple occasions. Maybe it's a relative gift exchange or a white elephant (we have funny ideas for those here) or work party, a teacher or co-worker, neighbor, or a friend that you aren't surreeee if […]
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