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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: 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 Guide: 15 Gifts for Guys
1. The absolute best, lightweight, folds-into-a-tiny-pack hammock perfect for going outdoors backpacking, camping, or hiking. Because sleeping under the stars sounds like his idea of the best time ever. $29 2. A new, luxe, soft leather office chair and the promise to give his office a little makeover. $286 3. A vintage-inspired gray crewneck sweatshirt, […]
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CLJ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts for Guys
1. The absolute best, lightweight, folds-into-a-tiny-pack hammock perfect for going outdoors backpacking, camping, or hiking. Because sleeping under the stars sounds like his idea of the best time ever. $29 2. A new, luxe, soft leather office chair and the promise to give his office a little makeover. $286 3. A vintage-inspired gray crewneck sweatshirt, […]
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CLJ Gift Guide: 18 Gifts for Babies
What do you get a baby for Christmas? Sure, they won't remember either way, but one's first Christmas should be celebrated with at least one painfully slow unwrapping session (or a speedy one if siblings are helping!) Here are a few ideas: 1. Duck Boot Crib Shoes because anything miniature because they are a winter […]
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CLJ Gift Guide: 18 Gifts for Babies
What do you get a baby for Christmas? Sure, they won't remember either way, but one's first Christmas should be celebrated with at least one painfully slow unwrapping session (or a speedy one if siblings are helping!) Here are a few ideas: 1. Duck Boot Crib Shoes because anything miniature because they are a winter […]
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CLJ Gift Guide: 18 Gifts for Her
1. These Sorel boots that will make her feel outdoorsy (even when she's not) and stylish at the same time. Those red laces against the gray flannel--be still my heart. $145. 2. A Make-up Eraser Cloth that will remove all of her makeup with just water (that over 2000 reviewers swear by) while simultaneously not ruining any […]
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CLJ Gift Guide: 18 Gifts for Her
1. These Sorel boots that will make her feel outdoorsy (even when she's not) and stylish at the same time. Those red laces against the gray flannel--be still my heart. $145. 2. A Make-up Eraser Cloth that will remove all of her makeup with just water (that over 2000 reviewers swear by) while simultaneously not ruining any […]
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3 Mother's Day Ideas That Will Make Her Cry
Mother's Day is on Sunday (!!) and when I was compiling this year's gift guide, I thought of all the mothers in my life; my own mom, my mother in law, my sisters, my friends, other mother figures--and in thinking of them, I knew I wanted to really focus on ideas, with gifts linked below each […]
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Gift Guides!
3 Mother's Day Ideas That Will Make Her Cry
Mother's Day is on Sunday (!!) and when I was compiling this year's gift guide, I thought of all the mothers in my life; my own mom, my mother in law, my sisters, my friends, other mother figures--and in thinking of them, I knew I wanted to really focus on ideas, with gifts linked below each […]
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The Complete CLJ 2016 Gift Guide: 149 Items for Everyone on Your List
Over the last couple weeks, we have compiled and shared 7 different gift guides, including a total of 149 gift ideas. With just 11 days until Christmas (!!), we put them all together right here so you can finish your shopping once and for all--isn't that the best feeling? Gifts for Him Gifts for Her Gifts […]
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Gift Guides!
The Complete CLJ 2016 Gift Guide: 149 Items for Everyone on Your List
Over the last couple weeks, we have compiled and shared 7 different gift guides, including a total of 149 gift ideas. With just 11 days until Christmas (!!), we put them all together right here so you can finish your shopping once and for all--isn't that the best feeling? Gifts for Him Gifts for Her Gifts […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for the Home Cook
Most of you know by now that Chris does all the cooking around here. It's a real passion of his and his wish lists are always made up of almost exclusively cooking equipment that he's been eyeing. So we worked on this gift guide together to bring you all the best things to get the people […]
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Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for the Home Cook
Most of you know by now that Chris does all the cooking around here. It's a real passion of his and his wish lists are always made up of almost exclusively cooking equipment that he's been eyeing. So we worked on this gift guide together to bring you all the best things to get the people […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: 31 Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Everyone!
We have more gift guides for you today! Starting with these stocking ideas and later today, we'll be sharing gifts for the home cook. Growing up, our stockings usually consisted of an orange in the toe, candy and some fruity shampoo--a luxury to have your own shampoo for a little while in a family of […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: 31 Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Everyone!
We have more gift guides for you today! Starting with these stocking ideas and later today, we'll be sharing gifts for the home cook. Growing up, our stockings usually consisted of an orange in the toe, candy and some fruity shampoo--a luxury to have your own shampoo for a little while in a family of […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for the Empty Nesters
"What are we going to get our parents" is a topic of conversation between Chris and I and all of our friends during the holiday season. Because they always just want something like...a letter. (It's true, my mom always asks for a letter.) And while I love writing her a nice long card every year, it's also […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for the Empty Nesters
"What are we going to get our parents" is a topic of conversation between Chris and I and all of our friends during the holiday season. Because they always just want something like...a letter. (It's true, my mom always asks for a letter.) And while I love writing her a nice long card every year, it's also […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts For Him
We've covered gifts for the home lover, gifts for her, and gifts for kids and now we're ready to share our gift picks for the guys in your life. Chris is the youngest of 7 boys in his family and over the holiday, we polled everyone to hear what their favorite gifts have been--meaning, these […]
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Gift Guides!
CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts For Him
We've covered gifts for the home lover, gifts for her, and gifts for kids and now we're ready to share our gift picks for the guys in your life. Chris is the youngest of 7 boys in his family and over the holiday, we polled everyone to hear what their favorite gifts have been--meaning, these […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for Kids
There's probably been one thing that your child (or niece or nephew or grandchild, etc) has been asking for (for Greta, it's this robot kitty--since she's allergic to real kitties) but there is nothing better than seeing a child's face on Christmas morning when you produce the most unexpected, best presents they'll love forever. Here […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for Kids
There's probably been one thing that your child (or niece or nephew or grandchild, etc) has been asking for (for Greta, it's this robot kitty--since she's allergic to real kitties) but there is nothing better than seeing a child's face on Christmas morning when you produce the most unexpected, best presents they'll love forever. Here […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for Her
Whether it's your best friend, sister, cool aunt or daily gym buddy (anyone that gets your butt to the gym every morning deserves a gift), these gifts are perfect for the women in your life this holiday season--they work for your own wish list, too. ;) I'm including the original price, but everything on this list is on […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for Her
Whether it's your best friend, sister, cool aunt or daily gym buddy (anyone that gets your butt to the gym every morning deserves a gift), these gifts are perfect for the women in your life this holiday season--they work for your own wish list, too. ;) I'm including the original price, but everything on this list is on […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for the Home Lover
Earlier this week, we flew to Florida to celebrate Thanksgiving with Chris's brother and his family. It's been warm and lovely and we're having the best time. Our house sitters are sending us daily Charly updates (she is loving the snow we're getting back home) and in between activities, Chris and I have been putting […]
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CLJ Gift Guides: Gifts for the Home Lover
Earlier this week, we flew to Florida to celebrate Thanksgiving with Chris's brother and his family. It's been warm and lovely and we're having the best time. Our house sitters are sending us daily Charly updates (she is loving the snow we're getting back home) and in between activities, Chris and I have been putting […]
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Must-Have Cookbooks
We have more cookbooks in our home than any other type of book. We have a small batch on the kitchen counter that get rotated out from the shelf in the study. Chris keeps a stack on his nightstand and then there's all the food magazine subscriptions we subscribe to filling our new sideboard and scattered […]
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Chris Cooks
Must-Have Cookbooks
We have more cookbooks in our home than any other type of book. We have a small batch on the kitchen counter that get rotated out from the shelf in the study. Chris keeps a stack on his nightstand and then there's all the food magazine subscriptions we subscribe to filling our new sideboard and scattered […]
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12 Home Run Gifts for Dads
Father's Day is on Sunday! Which means there's just enough time to order something for that special guy in your life and his dad and your dad--at least that's how it works around here--and have it delivered by Saturday. A few weeks ago, we bought Chris an Apple watch (which he couldn't love more) from […]
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12 Home Run Gifts for Dads
Father's Day is on Sunday! Which means there's just enough time to order something for that special guy in your life and his dad and your dad--at least that's how it works around here--and have it delivered by Saturday. A few weeks ago, we bought Chris an Apple watch (which he couldn't love more) from […]
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Gift Guide: Things to fill Easter Baskets that AREN'T Candy
I found out 2 days ago that Easter is in March this year, as in less than two weeks. Greta is ecstatic about these back to back to back holidays (St. Patricks Day, Easter and Faye's birthday) and then throw in her Kindergarten circus next week and she is already bouncing off the walls. So, […]
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Gift Guide: Things to fill Easter Baskets that AREN'T Candy
I found out 2 days ago that Easter is in March this year, as in less than two weeks. Greta is ecstatic about these back to back to back holidays (St. Patricks Day, Easter and Faye's birthday) and then throw in her Kindergarten circus next week and she is already bouncing off the walls. So, […]
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A Gift Guide For The Person Who Has Everything
It's our final gift guide of the day! Be sure to check out gifts for the kids, gifts for the DIYer, gifts for the home lover, and gifts for the home cook. For our last gift guide, we wanted to round up a few gifts to give people who seem to have everything. These are […]
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Gift Guides!
A Gift Guide For The Person Who Has Everything
It's our final gift guide of the day! Be sure to check out gifts for the kids, gifts for the DIYer, gifts for the home lover, and gifts for the home cook. For our last gift guide, we wanted to round up a few gifts to give people who seem to have everything. These are […]
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A Gift Guide For The Home Cook
Onto our third gift guide of the day! Check out the gift guide for kids and the DIYer if you missed them. There are a lot of serious food people out there. People who think if they aren't eating the best thing they've ever tasted in their life for every meal, then they're being mistreated by […]
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Gift Guides!
A Gift Guide For The Home Cook
Onto our third gift guide of the day! Check out the gift guide for kids and the DIYer if you missed them. There are a lot of serious food people out there. People who think if they aren't eating the best thing they've ever tasted in their life for every meal, then they're being mistreated by […]
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A Gift Guide of Non-Negotiable Essentials for the DIYer
Happy Cyber Monday! This is our second gift guide of the day, see the first one--gift guide for kids! right here. The idea of being a "do it yourselfer" seems so great, but you can only do things yourself if you have the right tools. Jules and I started down the DIY path with a […]
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Gift Guides!
A Gift Guide of Non-Negotiable Essentials for the DIYer
Happy Cyber Monday! This is our second gift guide of the day, see the first one--gift guide for kids! right here. The idea of being a "do it yourselfer" seems so great, but you can only do things yourself if you have the right tools. Jules and I started down the DIY path with a […]
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Gift Guide for the Kids!
It's gift guide day and we'll be posting one every hour in the morning. Each year, we like to jot down gift ideas over the course of many months that we honestly love or have been a hit in the past and share them right here as our tried and true gift guide. Also, since […]
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Gift Guides!
Gift Guide for the Kids!
It's gift guide day and we'll be posting one every hour in the morning. Each year, we like to jot down gift ideas over the course of many months that we honestly love or have been a hit in the past and share them right here as our tried and true gift guide. Also, since […]
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