Quarto Knows sent me craft kits for my holiday gift guide. All opinions are my own. I've always been just a little bit crafty. I can't make you a dress from scratch or make a living selling things I make on Etsy. Yet I've always enjoyed coloring, painting and beginner level crafts. I often turn to craft kits when I'm curious about exploring a new craft. Quarto Knows has craft sets that are perfect for dipping your toe into a new type of craft. These kits are great gift ideas for creative adults Read more [...]

Thank you to Portland Leather Goods for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I love giving gifts that have been personalized for the recipient. This year, I am giving two gifts that were designed with special people in mind. I found my gifts at Portland Leather Goods. Portland Leather Goods specializes in handmade one-of-a-kind leather products. Their product line ranges from belts to make-up bags to totes and even journals and pencil cases, Read more [...]

Thank you to Gorilla Carts for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. I have several family members who spend a lot of time working outdoors. They garden, work on landscaping, and other chores around their homes. Gorilla Carts would be great Christmas gifts for all of them. Gorilla Carts make life easier! They come in a variety of styles and sizes for you to choose from. Some Gorilla Carts are better suited for large projects while others are Read more [...]

I received product from Feltman Brothers to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Have you ever heard of Feltman Brothers before?  They've been dressing generations of babies since 1916 and I've been a fan ever since I found them several years ago.  They offer exquisitely sewn and hand embroidered heirloom-quality baby wear that is perfect for special occasions as well as every day activities.  Their styles are so sweet and I just can't get enough of them. Feltman Brothers Read more [...]

Thanks to The Bradford Exchange for sending me this incredible Harry Potter Table Lamp. As always, all opinions are my own. When I started looking for Christmas gifts this year, I knew The Bradford Exchange would be the place to go for my sister. She is obsessed with everything Harry Potter, and The Bradford Exchange offers a large variety of Harry Potter gifts! Whether you're looking for games, sculptures, or functional pieces for your home, they've got something for everyone. I know my sister Read more [...]

I was sent book samples for my holiday gift guide. All opinions are my own. Several years ago I came across the 'four gift' concept online. The idea is to get kids four gifts, one thing they need, one thing to wear, one thing to read and one thing they just want. It can be used to do a more minimalist and low-cost holiday. Or I have seen people use those four gifts to go BIG. For example, the 'need' gift might be a new car seat, and the 'want' gift might be a tablet or computer. I haven't Read more [...]

I was sent an Acer Aspire 3 to Review. All opinions are my own. The Acer Aspire 3 is a really light (4lbs!) laptop that works great for a variety of needs. It operates on Windows 10 which in my mind makes it a "real" laptop as opposed to many of the devices these days that look like a laptop but have more or a mobile device operating system. It has a 14" inch screen which is on the smaller end for laptops but Ryan and I didn't mind the smaller size at all. The keyboard feels like a typical keyboard Read more [...]

Thank you to Mango Publishing for providing me with products to facilitate my blog review. All opinions are 100% my own. Mango Publishing focuses on books with fresh ideas. They want their books to inspire readers to stretch their boundaries. The Tea-spiration: Inspirational Words for Tea Lovers, does just that. It encourages the reader to slow down and enjoy life with a cup of tea. The book is full of sweet stories, devotions, and inspirational messages. But it: Amazon Win it: Three Read more [...]

I received product to facilitate this post. Oliver the Ornament is a heartwarming tale of one family’s cherished Christmas ornaments. The story centers on Oliver, who has been with this family since Mom and Dad's very first date. Years later, Oliver, now injured and bullied, still has the magic of Christmas in his heart. The story follows Oliver's excitement for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome all odds to save the day. Oliver, along with his scores of friends, will Read more [...]

Thanks to Malouf for sending me these amazing pillows. As always, all opinions are my own. One of my go-to gifts during the holidays are high-quality pillows. I know that pillows are something I personally love to receive as a present because they're something I forget to replace through the years. Plus, comfort is the way to go! This year I turned to Malouf for a couple of their king-sized Zoned Talalay Latex Pillows and they are incredible! Malouf is a company that has explored the globe, Read more [...]