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Gift Guides!

The Best Gifts We've Given in the Past

  We are going to start rolling out our 2019 gift guides next week. We have more than ever and just like every year, I nod when I'm done in complete approval. We pride ourselves on fresh ideas for every price point when it comes to gifting and this year won't be any different. I […]
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Gift Guides!

The Best Gifts We've Given in the Past

  We are going to start rolling out our 2019 gift guides next week. We have more than ever and just like every year, I nod when I'm done in complete approval. We pride ourselves on fresh ideas for every price point when it comes to gifting and this year won't be any different. I […]
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Gift Guides!

Father's Day Gift Guide 2019

Gift guides are one of those things that I love doing and spend hours and days thinking about and perhaps my favorite one to put together is the Father's Day Gift Guide. There's just nothing better than nailing a gift to the hardest person to shop for, haha. Here are 18 ideas he'll love--guaranteed. 1. […]
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Gift Guides!

Father's Day Gift Guide 2019

Gift guides are one of those things that I love doing and spend hours and days thinking about and perhaps my favorite one to put together is the Father's Day Gift Guide. There's just nothing better than nailing a gift to the hardest person to shop for, haha. Here are 18 ideas he'll love--guaranteed. 1. […]
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Gift Guides!

Mother's Day Gift Guide | 2019

Mother's Day is less than 2 weeks away--how did that happen? Where did that come from!? If your mom is anything like my mom, maybe she already told you, "Oh, don't get me anything!" But really, she means she'd love just about anything that reminded you of her (I'm getting my mom #2 and #8 below!). Or […]
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Gift Guides!

Mother's Day Gift Guide | 2019

Mother's Day is less than 2 weeks away--how did that happen? Where did that come from!? If your mom is anything like my mom, maybe she already told you, "Oh, don't get me anything!" But really, she means she'd love just about anything that reminded you of her (I'm getting my mom #2 and #8 below!). Or […]
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Gift Guides!

28 Easter Basket Fillers (that aren't candy!)

Our girls have these sweet, but modest sized Easter baskets and while they definitely dream about it being filled to the brim with candy, we love to just sprinkle in one or two eggs with candy and give fun little gifts too. Here are a few ideas for boys and girls from 0-99! Many of […]
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Gift Guides!

28 Easter Basket Fillers (that aren't candy!)

Our girls have these sweet, but modest sized Easter baskets and while they definitely dream about it being filled to the brim with candy, we love to just sprinkle in one or two eggs with candy and give fun little gifts too. Here are a few ideas for boys and girls from 0-99! Many of […]
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Chris Cooks

The 8 Cookware Essentials Every Kitchen Should Have

This post is part of an ongoing paid partnership with eBay. Easily shop their cookware here to find all these great pieces, or check out their awesome Daily Deals page for all kinds of great deals.  As I've continued doing my Chris Cooks videos and posts, probably the most common question I receive is, "What cookware […]
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8 Cookware Essentials Every Kitchen Should Have

Chris Cooks

The 8 Cookware Essentials Every Kitchen Should Have

This post is part of an ongoing paid partnership with eBay. Easily shop their cookware here to find all these great pieces, or check out their awesome Daily Deals page for all kinds of great deals.  As I've continued doing my Chris Cooks videos and posts, probably the most common question I receive is, "What cookware […]
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Gift Guides!

Valentine's Gift Guide under $30!

Chris and I generally forego big Valentine's Day gifts all together, and instead plan a night out and often exchange cards. But I whole-heartedly believe Valentine's day is a day to celebrate any relationship you value--even with yourself. I remember growing up, my parents got each of us girls a sweet, sentimental gift for Valentine's […]
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Gift Guides!

Valentine's Gift Guide under $30!

Chris and I generally forego big Valentine's Day gifts all together, and instead plan a night out and often exchange cards. But I whole-heartedly believe Valentine's day is a day to celebrate any relationship you value--even with yourself. I remember growing up, my parents got each of us girls a sweet, sentimental gift for Valentine's […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts Under $30 From Amazon

On the hunt for a last minute gift or just trying to fill some stockings? Here are a bunch of ideas that are under $30 for everyone in the family and ship fast! Speak Out This is such a fun game for the whole family! $14 Codenames If there was a game that we could say was […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts Under $30 From Amazon

On the hunt for a last minute gift or just trying to fill some stockings? Here are a bunch of ideas that are under $30 for everyone in the family and ship fast! Speak Out This is such a fun game for the whole family! $14 Codenames If there was a game that we could say was […]
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Gift Guides!

Gifts for Your Parents, In-laws, & Grandparents | CLJ Gift Guide 2018

1. Personalized Address Stamp because they still send you, and now all of their grandchildren, a card for every birthday and holiday--even the 4th of July--and they'll feel so cool stamping their return address on every one. $24 2. A Sonos Speaker so they can boss Alexa around all day (and sound quality is important.) $179 3. Sold […]
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Gift Guides!

Gifts for Your Parents, In-laws, & Grandparents | CLJ Gift Guide 2018

1. Personalized Address Stamp because they still send you, and now all of their grandchildren, a card for every birthday and holiday--even the 4th of July--and they'll feel so cool stamping their return address on every one. $24 2. A Sonos Speaker so they can boss Alexa around all day (and sound quality is important.) $179 3. Sold […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts For Him

1. A Bluetooth Record Player  that's vintage-inspired and perfect for playing his favorite vinyl LPs but also syncs music wirelessly from his Spotify playlist. $69 2. This Baseball Cap that looks like its been his favorite already for years. $49 3. Thread Wallet Phone Case because he's always on the hunt for the most minimal wallet so his pockets aren't […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts For Him

1. A Bluetooth Record Player  that's vintage-inspired and perfect for playing his favorite vinyl LPs but also syncs music wirelessly from his Spotify playlist. $69 2. This Baseball Cap that looks like its been his favorite already for years. $49 3. Thread Wallet Phone Case because he's always on the hunt for the most minimal wallet so his pockets aren't […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ GIFT GUIDE: GIFTS FOR KIDS

1. Sled Legs, wearable sleds so they can run and slide down the hill on their knees. First of all--it's about time! $48 2. Not available. Here is a similar sherpa jacket! (on sale for $22!) 3. Kid plates are really a present for you disguised as a present for them--this one suctions to just about anything […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ GIFT GUIDE: GIFTS FOR KIDS

1. Sled Legs, wearable sleds so they can run and slide down the hill on their knees. First of all--it's about time! $48 2. Not available. Here is a similar sherpa jacket! (on sale for $22!) 3. Kid plates are really a present for you disguised as a present for them--this one suctions to just about anything […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts for Homebodies

1. A chic black pedestal bowl that is the perfect centerpiece, coffee table decor, sculpture for a shelf--fill it up for let the shape stun all on its own. $59 2. The coziest, softest blanket to curl up in with fringe edges so it looks just as good. On sale for $49 (comes in 6 cozy […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts for Homebodies

1. A chic black pedestal bowl that is the perfect centerpiece, coffee table decor, sculpture for a shelf--fill it up for let the shape stun all on its own. $59 2. The coziest, softest blanket to curl up in with fringe edges so it looks just as good. On sale for $49 (comes in 6 cozy […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts For Her

1. Moonlight Nightshirt because it's time to graduate from sleeping in a t-shirt covered in paint and this super soft nightshirt (paired with socks for me!) takes the cake. $49 (available in 2 colors) 2. Kate Spade Vachetta Leather Apple Watch Strap. The same apple watch she already loves (and owns...this isn't the watch part), […]
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Gift Guides!

2018 CLJ Gift Guide: Gifts For Her

1. Moonlight Nightshirt because it's time to graduate from sleeping in a t-shirt covered in paint and this super soft nightshirt (paired with socks for me!) takes the cake. $49 (available in 2 colors) 2. Kate Spade Vachetta Leather Apple Watch Strap. The same apple watch she already loves (and owns...this isn't the watch part), […]
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Gift Guides!

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is just a week and a half away on Sunday, June 17th and putting together a gift guide for the occasion is on the top of my favorite things to do. I think about Chris and my dad and my father in law and all the wonderful men that inspire and impact my […]
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Gift Guides!

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is just a week and a half away on Sunday, June 17th and putting together a gift guide for the occasion is on the top of my favorite things to do. I think about Chris and my dad and my father in law and all the wonderful men that inspire and impact my […]
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Gift Guides!

20 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas!

Not all of the items are sold anymore. I linked some similar ones for those! 1. Egged On Game- This game is a fun twist on the popular egg roulette challenge. Players take turns picking plastic eggs from the egg carton and 'cracking' them on their heads. Some of the eggs are filled with water. $19 […]
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Gift Guides!

20 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas!

Not all of the items are sold anymore. I linked some similar ones for those! 1. Egged On Game- This game is a fun twist on the popular egg roulette challenge. Players take turns picking plastic eggs from the egg carton and 'cracking' them on their heads. Some of the eggs are filled with water. $19 […]
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Gift Guides!

The Complete 2017 CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 137 Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Over the last few weeks, we have shared 9 gift guides consisting of over 137 gift ideas for everyone on your list! Whew! We create these gift guides out of our own shopping lists with people in our own lives in mind, so we have loved hearing the wonderful feedback on every gift guide--and hope […]
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Gift Guides!

The Complete 2017 CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 137 Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Over the last few weeks, we have shared 9 gift guides consisting of over 137 gift ideas for everyone on your list! Whew! We create these gift guides out of our own shopping lists with people in our own lives in mind, so we have loved hearing the wonderful feedback on every gift guide--and hope […]
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Decor

CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 16 Gifts for the Home & Host

Whether you're trying to think of a gift for your BFF or partner or sister who'd rather buy a pillow than a shirt (any day!!), or you're headed to a party and don't want to go empty handed, this list is perfect, with prices ranging from under $15 and up!   1. A marble fruit bowl she'd […]
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Decor

CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 16 Gifts for the Home & Host

Whether you're trying to think of a gift for your BFF or partner or sister who'd rather buy a pillow than a shirt (any day!!), or you're headed to a party and don't want to go empty handed, this list is perfect, with prices ranging from under $15 and up!   1. A marble fruit bowl she'd […]
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Gift Guides!

CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 13 Gifts for the Empty-Nesters (Your parents, In-laws, Grandparents, etc.)

1. A leather "brag book" that's small enough to fit in their pocket, wallet or purse and holds photos of their children/grandchildren to whip out at a moment's notice. $25 2. A painting of the house you grew up in, to put a tear in all of your eyes. $105 3. Similar! An heirloom chess […]
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Gift Guides!

CLJ GIFT GUIDE: 13 Gifts for the Empty-Nesters (Your parents, In-laws, Grandparents, etc.)

1. A leather "brag book" that's small enough to fit in their pocket, wallet or purse and holds photos of their children/grandchildren to whip out at a moment's notice. $25 2. A painting of the house you grew up in, to put a tear in all of your eyes. $105 3. Similar! An heirloom chess […]
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Gift Guides!

10 Gifts I Got For My Girlfriends This Year

This post is sponsored by West Elm. They extended their Cyber Monday sale to today, so many (all?!) of these perfect gift ideas you can snag on the cheap for your besties, too. I am fortunate enough to have a handful of amazing girlfriends. We text all day, get together for lunch once a week […]
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Gift Guides!

10 Gifts I Got For My Girlfriends This Year

This post is sponsored by West Elm. They extended their Cyber Monday sale to today, so many (all?!) of these perfect gift ideas you can snag on the cheap for your besties, too. I am fortunate enough to have a handful of amazing girlfriends. We text all day, get together for lunch once a week […]
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Gift Guides!

CLJ Gift Guides: 15 Gifts for The Cook

We almost didn't do a Cook's Gift Guide this year, but decided to after receiving so many messages from y'all about it. It's good to know that it's something that interests you, and it's always fun for me to put together. My approach with cooking is pretty simple - I don't like waste. I don't […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: For the Cook

Gift Guides!

CLJ Gift Guides: 15 Gifts for The Cook

We almost didn't do a Cook's Gift Guide this year, but decided to after receiving so many messages from y'all about it. It's good to know that it's something that interests you, and it's always fun for me to put together. My approach with cooking is pretty simple - I don't like waste. I don't […]
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