No one wants to hear this but we all need to. December is quickly approaching! Stress incoming! Right now, the thought of the holiday season may seem in the far distant, but this is the perfect time to get ahead. By taking a few strategic steps now, you can create a smoother and more enjoyable …
What Mom REALLY wants for Mother’s Day!!
As a Mom, I can attest to everything on this list. Remember any of the products recommended I PERSONALLY own and as an Amazon Affiliate, I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. For more information, please follow this link. I don’t like the “influencer” push to products and personally, I’m more of an experience …
Thoughtful + Minimal Christmas | For Him
Men aren't picky, but aren't they? It's been my experience that while they say that they don't know what they want or are fine with anything, they are not. They like what they like and their interests are wide. From golf to beer to bourbon, there's never anything that they wouldn't be thrilled to get …
Thoughtful + Minimal Christmas | For Her
Christmas as an adult woman is difficult. You typically have enough money to buy yourself the things you want. Maybe you're like me and are very price conscious, love a good sale, and you don't enjoy people spending their hard-worked money on you. Or, it may be that you just don't know where your interests …
Thoughtful + Minimal Christmas | Tweens + Teens
Teens and tweens are probably the hardest age group to give gifts and things to. They've developed their personalities and interests and they're alllll different. While one may enjoy one thing, others don't and that's ok. When pulling things for this list, I looked at some of the tweens + teens that I know personally …
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Thoughtful + Minimal Christmas | Kids Ages 5-10
Agh, the holidays. Anyone else's kids start their Christmas lists in September and then keep adding and adding to it throughout the fall? I hope it's not just mine. I have 2 kids- a boy that's 5 (and a half- he'd add) and a girl who's a mature 10 (her birthday is around Thanksgiving so …
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Thoughtful + Minimal Christmas | Kids Under 5
Ohhh, the holiday season is upon us. This week “gift guides” for everyone on your list is coming at you with options of tangible gifts and ideas for experiences that’d be enjoyed by your loved ones. Do you feel the shift this year? I see the movement towards less “gift” items moving towards experiences and …
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Holidays & Dilemmas?
Have you ever heard the saying “you cannot control others, only yourself?” It’s amazing how much it’s true. We can’t control anyone outside of ourselves, including our kids/significant other/family/etc. With the holidays, come the questions. “What does so & so want for ... insert any gift holiday here?” *Throw hands up in the air* I …
Simply Tamed 