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Gift Guide for Him

I usually use the holidays as a good time to elevate my husband's wardrobe. Or treat him to something that will be useful year round that he wouldn't buy himself. All of these are top notch in quality and brands that we love.

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Gift Guide for Kids Ages 6-10

While this is a broader age range of kids, many of these gifts are activities that will entertain kids of many ages. They start to really hone in on their personal interests and strengths at this age and have a lot more patience for more challenging and creative activities!

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Big Ticket Gifts for Kids

Make the holiday extra special for kids with one of these big ticket toys! These will be sure to bring lots of joy to your kids for years to come and entertain a broad age range! Some of these products have been entertaining my son for over 3 years, so while some of them are more of an investment they are worth it over time!

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Stocking Stuffer for Toddlers

Stocking stuffers for toddlers are one of my favorite categories to shop for. Rather than stuff them with random junk, there are endless ideas for practical, fun and useful things you likely would be buying that make fun gifts!

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Gift Guide for Toddlers Ages 3-5

This is the magical age when kids really become aware of holiday traditions! They have the ultimate excitement for receiving gifts and likely making their own wish lists! These are some of my favorites for 3-5 year olds!

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Gift Guide for Toddlers Ages 1-2

This age range is so fun for gift giving! Kids' motor skills are exploding and they want to get their hands on everything. We own almost all of these toys and they will use them for years to come, these are still some of my kids' favorites years after receiving them when they were 1 or 2!

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Stocking Stuffers for Babies

Some of my favorite gifts are stocking stuffers, here is a mix of practical and interactive things to stuff that baby’s stocking with! I don't just want more trinkets laying around the house, I know you will find these useful and fun for your littlest one.

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Sick Kid Essentials

The season of sickness has arrived. It seems as though it starts earlier and earlier each Fall and can catch us by surprise. Having sick kids is so hard on a parent and the last thing you need on your plate is worrying about going out to buy the essentials to care for your kids. Beyond the medication and endless doses of Motrin, here are some essentials that can help make your children more comfortable when they aren't feeling their best and you equipped with the tools to help them.

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5th Birthday Gifts

Kids turning five become more coordinated and love to show off new physical skills! Five year olds are likely in Kindergarten and really starting to get into learning new things, social group play and will likely start to connect what they are learning in the classroom to their life. They can start to display patience with taking turns and playing games with friends whether it is imaginary play or board games/puzzles. Here are some great gift options!

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4th Birthday Gifts

The jump from three to four is such a treat! Four year olds are exploding with creativity! They really start to use their critical thinking skills, their confidence is building up they and are really starting to develop their own personal interests and skills. This round up of toys and activities plays into all of these things!

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Hospital Bag: What I am Packing

When it comes to packing my hospital bag for delivery, I am not an over packer. By the 3rd child, I feel like I really have this down and am trying to keep it simple. It is absolutely unnecessary that a rolling suitcase comes with you to the hospital in my opinion! Outside of this list don't forget basics like your toiletries, any favorite snacks, a pillow if you or your partner prefer one from home and finally the car seat! Here is my list of essentials I have packed and ready to go!

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Cold Weather Essentials for Kids

There is always that first panic of the season when you realize your child has outgrown all of their cold weather gear and you scramble to order the essentials in the next size! Here is a round up of everything to stock up on for your growing toddler or kid. These items are tried and true and things I use for both my kids! I like to buy things neutral in color so it can be passed down to the next child, especially when it comes to things like jackets and boots or higher ticket items.

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3rd Birthday Gifts

Three year olds are bursting with imagination, curiosity, and independence. Toys and gifts for three year olds are so much fun! Here are some awesome age appropriate toys that are super fun and engaging for this age. When my son turned three we had the best time playing with all these things!

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2nd Birthday Gifts

Celebrating a child’s second birthday is an absolute blast. Their personality is exploding, they are starting to really piece together these special moments and gift giving is that much more fun. They are on the move and there are so many fun toys they will go crazy over, here are some of my faves!

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