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Budget-Friendly Online Easter Basket Ideas
Happy April! Easter is on April 12th this year, just a week and a half away, and it will definitely be a different Easter without the neighborhood egg hunts or big family dinners, but we're trying to still make it feel special for our girls. Like many of you, I haven't left my house in […]
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April 1, 2020
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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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February 3, 2020
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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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December 10, 2019
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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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November 30, 2019
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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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November 29, 2019
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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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November 28, 2019
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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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November 27, 2019
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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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November 26, 2019
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2019 Chris Loves Julia Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Board Games to play and gift this year!
Gift Guides!
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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November 20, 2019
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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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November 20, 2019
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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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November 18, 2019
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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November 16, 2019
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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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June 4, 2019
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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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April 30, 2019
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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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April 2, 2019
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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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February 4, 2019
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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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December 14, 2018
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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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December 6, 2018
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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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December 3, 2018
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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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December 3, 2018
