I’m pretty much a homebody. My home is comfortable, and I enjoy spending time there. I’ve developed my routine, and it will be difficult if (or when) I have to give that up for someone. However, this COVID-19/shelter in place thing is really kicking my butt. Even a homebody like me went to the gym. […]
Gift Ideas
Gift Ideas for Writers
I don’t really count myself as a writer. Yeah, I write some blogs here and I do a good bit of writing for my real job, but I count “writers” as people who write books. Or maybe just those who get paid for what they put on paper (or on the internet). However, I’ve known […]
Friday Five: Cyber Five Edition
Happy Black Friday! Lucky for you, this month’s #FridayFive coincides with the biggest shopping weekend of the year. I’m sharing (more than) five of my favorite stores, deals, and sales. Also, while we’re at it, Tuesday, December 3rd is Giving Tuesday! While you’re out getting things you don’t need and gifts for others, take some […]
Gift Guide for the New Homeowner in Your Life
In case you didn’t know, I bought a house this year! I tried documenting some of my woes along the way, so go ahead and catch up. As the holidays approach, I’ve had a hard time separating things I’d like for my house with things I’d like for myself. Part of my identity now is […]
Gift Ideas for Bakers of All Kinds
I love spending time in the kitchen baking. My favorite day of the year is the day I spend baking all sorts of goodies for my family. There are some standards that I bake (like Jelly Cookies for my mom), but I usually like to try something new. Plus, I always try to bake something […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Book Lovers
Helllloooooooo book friends! Or friends and family of book friends. Though, if you’re not a book friend, haven’t I harped enough on the importance of reading? Bookish people have very particular tastes when it comes to reading. You have those who listen to audiobooks, those who read on paper, those who only digest eBooks, and […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Dog Owners
Olivia is my little beast. Some days, she’s the perfect angel. Other days, she makes me want to pull my hair out and cry. In the end, she’s my favorite thing in the world. No one loves the way that dogs do. Dog people are my kind of people, so heed my recommendation on these […]
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Ultimate Gift Guide: Professional Young Woman
Happy Holidays! I’m here to help make this time of year a little easier on you all. If you have any gift ideas you want to see, let me know! To kick it off, we’re starting with gift ideas for the “professional young woman”. Now, this isn’t necessarily a corporate woman. You can think of […]
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All About the Ladies | The Ultimate Gift Guide
I’m part of this all ladies group on Facebook started by Jen Saviano (from The Bachelor). This holiday, I’ve seen a ton of ladies who can’t come up with gift ideas for themselves. This gift guide is for you, and for your boyfriends/husbands/significant others when you tell them that you have no idea what you want. […]
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Buying for Two? Here’s What To Do! | A Gift Guide for Couples
The older you get, the more likely it is that your friends are in committed relationships. If you buy presents for cousins and such, they may be in long term relationships as well. That’s doubling your roll call for holiday gifts. A nice way to make your dollar go further is to purchase gifts for […]
