Gift Guides!
2021 Gift Guide: The best Games to Gift and Play at the Holidays
1. Wavelength $34 (2-12 players) The telepathic party game that we can't get enough of! Two teams take turns trying to read each other's minds, with a lot of "talking it out" and high-fiving all around. It's the game that brings out all the interesting conversations you wish you can have at your party. It's […]
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November 5, 2021
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2021 Gift Guide: For The Home
1. Brass Salt Mill $102 A kitchen essential the doubles as decor is a great gift for any home lover. They'll put this on the counter, like a sculpture, next to the stovetop and think of you every time they season (and every time they receive a compliment!). 2. Clay Footed Bowl $39 This bowl […]
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November 4, 2021
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2021 Gift Guide: For Families
1. Meta Puzzle $38 A puzzle of doing a puzzle :) This one is sure to garner lots of cheerful jeers and serious teamwork on the next snow day. Put the Crockpot on, and clear the table — we're doing a puzzle! 2. Snowman Kit $13 Your favorite family will have everything they need to […]
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November 4, 2021
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2021 Gift Guide: For Parents & In-Laws
1. Wooden Nutcracker $42 Mom and Dad usually go classic with their Christmas decor, and this little guy is so chic and cool and that it will be the centerpiece of their collection. 2. Quilted Chore Slippers (similar) $59 These are great for going out to the mailbox or the woodpile — or even a […]
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November 3, 2021
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2021 Gift Guide: For Tweens & Teens
1. Razor Go Cart $452 These carts have double the speed capabilities as the kids one--and fit for larger bodies. You might even take it for a spin Christmas morning. 2. Smiley Patch Beanie $40 The happiest beanie that comes in a variety of colors and can sit perfectly above their ears, exactly where they […]
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November 2, 2021
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2021 Gift Guide: For Baby
1. Sherpa Vest $36 This teddy sherpa vest zips up easy for little ones on the go. It has a smooth cotton jersey lining that won't irritate skin, and it washes like a hero so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. 2. Wooden Activity Table $9 An activity table that's beautiful and fun […]
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November 2, 2021
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2021 Gift Guide: For Kids
1. Bear Shearling Backpack (similar) $16 They've got a lot to carry! After you've ditched the diaper bag, get your kids something cute (and cuddly!) to tote around their own water, snacks, and coloring books. 2. Village Play Mat $76 They're already in their own little world. This mat is a perfect play land for […]
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November 2, 2021
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Father's Day Gift Guide 2021
The other day I asked Chris what he wants for Father's Day and he told me he wants a day where he can just do whatever he wants without his nagging inner voice telling him he should be doing something more productive. We're talking eating all the food guilt-free, sleeping in!, spending some time on […]
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June 3, 2021
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2021
You can see our bathroom reveal here! My dress is linked below, but here is my apple watch band, which would also make a great gift! Mother's Day is May 9th (just over 2 weeks away) and while my favorite gifts are quality time (last year I asked that we all go on a hike […]
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April 22, 2021
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Easter Basket ideas for everyone!
Wallpaper, Bed, Dot Blanket, Mirror, Nightstand, Lamp, Easter Basket Easter is right around the corner and we love putting together these gift guides for you! I'm ahead of the game this year and already ordered baskets and fillers for the girls. There were just so many cute non-candy things that I know they'll love. It's […]
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March 15, 2021
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2021
Is Valentine's Day a made-up holiday? Good news is, I don't really mind. Winters in Idaho are quite long, and Valentine's Day is a fun little celebration to get us through the cold months. Chris and I do a little gift exchange to ya know, keep the romance alive. Plus we love surprising the girls […]
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January 29, 2021
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The Homebody Gift Guide
2020 was the year we all became Homebodies. It's a role I've cherished my whole life, but it was only as an adult that I started realizing if this is where I want to be, if this is where I'm going to spend all my time--then I'm going to surround myself with what makes me […]
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December 4, 2020
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The Complete Chris Loves Julia Gift Guide 2020
For the last few weeks, we've been slowly rolling out our gift guides for anyone on your list. But it's nice to have them all in one spot, right?! Here you can click through this year's guide and we included last year's guide linked below, too! Coffee Table Books Gift Guide Small Businesses Gift […]
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December 3, 2020
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Kids' Gift Guide 2020
Last year, we got our girls this train set and it's been the highlight of their days since setting up the tree in the dining room. I hope it's always one of those things that brings back Christmas memories. I'm sure there are lots of "sweet spots" when your kids are growing up, but I feel […]
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December 3, 2020
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Julia's Favorite Things Gift Guide
We've done a LOT of gift guides for her over the years (here, here, here, and here to name a few). So this year, I really wanted to focus on my personal favorites that I keep reaching for. Or gifts that meant a lot to me this year. These are tried and true. Tested and […]
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November 30, 2020
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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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November 24, 2020
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One Of My Favorite Gifts to Give and Receive: Coffee Table Books!
I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts last week (Reply All) and they were talking about the seemingly small things in life they were going to start doing to increase their happiness. One of the hosts mentioned a warm bath, the other said lighting a candle (I can relate!) and I started thinking […]
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November 17, 2020
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25 Housewarming Gift Ideas
There are at least 6 people that I'm close to in my life that are moving or have recently bought a house (and I'm sure at least a dozen more that have in the last year!). Every time I scramble to find something to send them as a housewarming gift. Buying a house or renting […]
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September 9, 2020
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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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June 11, 2020
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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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April 24, 2020
