Gifts for homeschoolers can be a lot of fun to buy.  They tend to skirt the norm and delve into odd-specifics. museums, experiences, subscriptions, trips, and classes are always a great bet – those can really stack up if you are a homeschool parent! Homeschooling is very tailored to the child(ren) and they often have very specific wants that may not be obvious because they may be learning about a certain topic and be “all-in.”  It is really best to chat with the parents to find out what the kids are into. If you don’t already have a list a mile long of “things to buy”Read More →

Gifts for tweens or pre-teens, the 9-12 set, can be hard to figure out. They are too old for this, too young for that! We have found the Goldilocks of gifts – just right for these kiddos. 1: Escape Room Experience  |  2: Wreck This Journal  |  3: Ask Me About My Trex T Shirt |  4: National Geographic Mega Slime & Putty Lab  |  5: Xtronaut: The Game of Solar System Exploration  |  6: K’NEX Thrill Rides – Bionic Blast Roller Coaster Building Set with Ride It! App  |  7: LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Fun Robot Building Set and Educational Coding Kit  | Read More →

Gifts for elementary or school-aged kids is almost too easy! There are so many options! And, if they have seen a commercial?! Whoa. We’ve curated a more manageable list. 1: littleBits Marvel Avengers Hero Inventor Kit – Build Super Hero Gear & Code Your Own Super Powers  |  2: 6ft Kids Cotton Canvas Indian Teepee   |  3: Gobblet Gobblers  |  4: The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors  |  5: Anki Cozmo  |  6: Boys Cotton Clothing Set  |  7: KidKraft Disney Princess Cinderella Royal Dreams Dollhouse  |  8: K’NEX K-Force – Flash Fire Motorized Blaster Building Set  |  9: Retevis Kids Walkie Talkies  | Read More →

Gifts for teens are that fine line between fun and functional.  We have great ideas for your almost adult! 1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |  11  |   12 More ideas for TEENS! Shop more Gift CollectionsRead More →

non candy easter basket

You know what I love? Candy. You know what I eat after my kids’ baskets have been abandoned? Their candy. You know what they don’t need a basket of? Puppies. Oh, yeah, candy. Maybe it’s my leanings toward dumping the “stuff” in my life, maybe I just don’t want to deal with kids hopped up on Peeps, but I have moved far away from the candy-laden Easter basket. But, what’s a mom to do when the Target aisles are vomiting sugary eggs and chocolate bunnies?  Fill it with some other things.  You don’t have to break the bank and it will still be awesomely lovedRead More →