Gift Giving

One day, probably sooner than later, my three-year-old will begin asking questions like, “Mommy, how did you meet Daddy?” Simple question, right? Except that our love story needs a little editing for a G-rated audience. My love story, adapted for young...

Clearly, this isn’t my first Christmas;  this will be the 30th one I have under my belt. Nor is it my husband and I’s first Christmas together;  this will be number five for us (third as a married couple)....

This might be my last “magical” Christmas. What I mean is, my daughter is 8. She believes in the magic. The glorious, maddening, exhausting magic of Santa and reindeers and that annoying little “Elf on the Shelf.” She has the...

Our Holiday Shopping Guide giveaways continue!! Are you still looking for a gift for your mom, sister, or best friend? We love all the stylish options Thirty One has to offer, including solutions for organization, gifting, storage, travel, every...

It’s the season of giving! For kids, that can mean the season of receiving – getting lots and lots of new toys and games. And that’s wonderful! It’s fun to spoil our kids once a year and make it...

'Tis the season for toys! Your kids have sent their letters to Santa, wish lists have been made, and commercials have thoroughly bombarded everyone with new ideas for stuff we didn’t know we needed. Whether you exchange gifts on one...

Wait, how is it mid-February already?! Time for all things hearts, love, and sparkle! If only I were a Pinterest mom who has been planning my Valentine gift giving for weeks. Let’s be serious though. I have good intentions...

Spring has finally arrived and soon we will be feeling the warmth of the sun (hopefully more consistently than 1-2 days a week), while being surrounded by colorful flowers and listening to the laughter that fills the air as...

Tired of the giving the same old Father’s Day gifts? Want your children to use their imagination to create something unique while still having it be useful? Here is a quick, easy, and inexpensive gift your kids can make this year....

Tonight I'm making enchiladas. One of our favorite meals. It's simple, and yummy, and we can eat the leftovers for days because let's face it, our small children prefer a cheese quesadilla from the microwave and therefore the entire...