DIY
The Tool Gift Guide for Homeowners & Renters
This post is sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement I've heard that when you're gift-giving, you should prioritize "something to wear, something to read, something they want, something they need..." I would like to add "something they'll USE" to this list. It's true that nearly all of our trusty tools could fall under something Chris and […]
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November 13, 2024
Gift Guides!
Father's Day Quick Ship Gift Guide
Father’s Day sure sneaks up on us. Between school ending and vacation planning and summer bucket listing — Dear Old Dad’s gift gets back-burnered. And the big day is Sunday. *gulp* No worries! We’ve rounded up some quick-ship gifts for the man of the house. Check-out now to get Dad's gift here by June 16, […]
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June 12, 2024
Gift Guides!
Father's Day Gift Guide 2024
A couple of years ago for Father's Day I got Chris something I knew he'd never get himself. I got him a barbecue cookbook, and inside were tickets to Barbecue University, a 3-day class at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina. Suffice to say he had the best time. But he wouldn't have done it without […]
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May 31, 2024
Gift Guides!
Valentine's Day Gifts For Everyone
When it comes to Valentine's Day gifts, Chris and I keep it pretty simple. We look forward to the nice dinner reservation and meaningful gift exchange, but we mostly keep it simple and sprinkle some extra love towards the girls. Regardless, I look forward to Valentine's Day because I find myself craving a little Holiday […]
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January 26, 2023
Gift Guides!
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
Gift Guides!
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
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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June 4, 2019
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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December 3, 2018
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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June 6, 2018
Gift Guides!
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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November 24, 2017
Inspiration
The Chris Loves Julia Father's Day Gift Guide | 2017
Father's Day is just 10 days away and I had so much fun gathering a few favorite things for the guys in our lives. Some of these are tried and true favorites Chris personally loves. Some I have gifted previously, with great reception. And others, you just can't go wrong with! I tried to mix a variety […]
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June 8, 2017
