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It fits into the overhead bin on airplanes, opens and closes in seconds, has a great sun shade, a roomy basket, an adjustable handle, a lie-flat seat, and a smooth ride. I ordered the support bar right before our trip, and I’m glad I did. Thanks to that bar we didn’t have to strap her in every time, which was great when she started getting wiggly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/092a1246-1623-4eb3-8c0b-f91b40660437/Screenshot+2024-07-06+at+10.19.00%E2%80%AFAM.png Travel Smarter - Everything You Need to Know to Visit Walt Disney World with a Baby - Stroller Fan We attached the flexible arms of this misting fan to the support bar to keep Brooks cool throughout the day. 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In this scenario, we would have saved $171 by booking our stay with cash through Hyatt. Noted! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1221ebe4-0a6a-4082-8521-95b501c1a873/Screenshot+2023-03-22+at+2.56.54+PM.png Travel Smarter - How We Saved Over $4,400 on Our Babymoon Using Credit Card Perks & Points - Make it stand out If you reference the charts above, you can see Hyatt (right chart) only required 25,000 points per night for our desired dates which covers the room rate, taxes, and resort fees. It cost us 100,000 points total for 4 nights, and each point was valued at 13 cents each! Typically, they’re worth 1.7 cents each, so this was clearly a CRAZY good value. Chase, on the other hand (left chart), requested 52,687 points per night at the same hotel that covered only the room rate and taxes. Resort fees had to be paid separately on site after our stay. We were able to save 110,749 points and $211 by booking our stay with points transferred to Hyatt. The value of our point savings was $1,661, and we realized $3,202 in value from the points transferred. That is insane! Quick note: Transferring your Chase points to hotels isn’t usually the best way to maximize the value of your points; however, Hyatt is the exception! Unlike other hotel chains, they have a relatively fixed point chart which means that the number of points required to book a room varies minimally between off, regular, and peak times. It’s also important to note that the number of points needed per night varies by hotel category. TIP: If you have a healthy bank of points and have no intention of paying with cash, you can skip the cash comparisons and use this handy dandy valuation chart from The Points Guy to understand what points are worth before you get started. 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I was short 14,556 points. Southwest was running a promotion that offered 40% off points at the time of booking, so I opted to purchase the remaining 15,000. That purchase should have cost me $450, but I only paid $270 thanks to the promotion. TIP: In general, purchasing points isn’t the most cost effective way to acquire them. Southwest points are typically valued at 1.5 cents each, and I paid 1.8 cents each. Since I was short just a handful of points, I found it worth it in this case. When you book Southwest flights using points, you’re still responsible for paying flight taxes. Those taxes cost us $22.40 for 2 round trip tickets. In total, we paid $292.40 — $270 (points) plus $22.40 (taxes). A great annual perk of the Southwest Priority card is a $75 annual travel credit applied toward any qualifying travel purchase. Like my Reserve card, the annual renewal for this card coincided with our booking, so we were reimbursed $75 of our point purchase! 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Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/baebda55-fb52-4fc2-b896-80b1a5062df6/Screenshot+2024-08-21+091839.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Carseat While Brooks’s infant car seat is usable until she’s 32 pounds and 32 inches tall, we purchased her long term car seat early for more comfortability and to have a car seat in each car. This one accommodates children of all sizes — newborns to booster seat age and can rotate 360 degrees for easy in and out. The rotating feature was the selling point for us after hearing our friends rave about it, and it makes this completely worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f5492338-d117-4f52-bb93-4652e3237ed0/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+9.33.29%E2%80%AFAM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Sleep Sack Sleep sacks are cozy little zip on blankets for babies that reduce the risk of them getting tangled in a blanket. Added bonus: they’re super cozy! Kyte is the most well-known brand when it comes to the super soft bamboo variety, but Quince has a great dupe that’s $20 cheaper. Sleep sacks also come in a variety of weights measured by TOG (Thermal Overall Grade). Since we live in a hot to moderate area of the country, we typically go for an all season weight of 1.0 so we can use the same one year round. I would recommend have 2 to rotate between. Ours have held up exceptionally well, and once they hit the medium size, they can stay in it for quite a while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/52dc7408-9902-4281-8c9a-69dc3b5aa402/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+9.42.20%E2%80%AFAM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Footless Pajamas Brooks started cruising around the house while holding onto walls and furniture around the 9 month mark, and that’s when we switched to these pajamas. These ultra soft modal pajamas from Target are so stretchy that you get a LOT of extra wear time out of them. For perspective, Brooks is closing in on 15 months and is still comfortably wearing both the 6-9 month and 12 month sizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/dab953a9-754e-42d9-bd10-4959bf20ac1a/Screenshot+2024-08-19+134556.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Silicone Bib with Pocket These silicone bibs are comfortable, easy to clean, and very effective at catching food dropped by little fingers. Brooks loves checking the pocket frequently for any treasures throughout each meal! We throw these in the diaper bag for restaurants, because they’re simple to wipe down and roll up compactly. They’re also dishwasher safe on the top rack! We have one from Mushie (thicker, a little less flexible) and one from LouLou Lollipop (thinner, more flexible.) I would recommend having just 2-3 since they’re easy to clean, and you’re likely doing dishes often anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0a4bad65-5719-4649-a2dd-59901431c5fd/Screenshot+2024-08-19+135431.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - IKEA Antilop High Chair & Catchy In our experience you do not need a high end high chair, and I recommend avoiding one with fabric at all costs. Babies are very messy eaters, and there’s enough laundry to be done without the addition of fabric high chair covers. We opted for the $20 IKEA high chair (with footrest, sold separately), and put some of our high chair savings toward a Catchy. What is a Catchy? An overpriced piece of plastic foam board that attaches to the legs of a high chair. It’s simple to wipe down, saves your floors from huge messes, allows you to save perfectly good food for later, and keeps your dog from eating your child’s discards. You’re welcome! You will not regret it! Splat mats are a popular alternative, but they don’t contain messes nearly as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/a39371a0-dbc6-4e54-bfb3-c4732c3b490e/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+9.55.36%E2%80%AFAM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Portable Booster Seat Once Brooks grew too tall to keep the Catchy on the high chair, we took it off and realized it had been, unbeknownst to us, preventing us from tripping on the wide chair legs. After almost toppling Brooks out of the IKEA high chair one too many times, we switched to this portable booster seat that sits on a normal dining chair, where her little feet rest on the dining chair’s seat. We opted not to use the tray, so she can eat from the table like the rest of us. You could take this with you to restaurants, but since we received this and another portable high chair as gifts, this remains a permanent fixture in our kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/247401ed-3efb-42b0-94e9-6d8840b9e419/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+10.00.17%E2%80%AFAM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Portable High Chair This portable high chair attaches directly to the table, so it allows your child to sit close enough to the table to feed themselves — something that makes traditional high chairs at restaurants a little tricky when kids are younger. This has gotten a TON of use, because we take it to restaurants, grandparents’ houses, friends’ houses, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/6e3ce351-a693-4915-a171-3a0c4c2be556/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+10.12.49%E2%80%AFAM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Silicone Suction Plates with Lids These sectioned silicone plates with suction cups have been fantastic. They come in packs of 3 in a variety of colors for less than $20, they’re dishwasher safe, they stay in place nicely (until your kid figures out how suction cups work — that happened for us around 14 months), and the lips between each section are low enough for her to easily reach food with her little pincer grip. I recommend the set with lids, because it saves you from dirtying up other containers or wasting food when your child inevitably decides mid-meal they’re no longer hungry and then are suddenly starving as soon as dinner is over. We have just 3 plates for Brooks, and it’s plenty since we run the dishwasher daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1133a997-6c3e-435c-97a6-c918a8282ff7/Screenshot+2024-08-19+133351.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Play Pen Once Brooks started crawling, this play pen became a mainstay in our living room. The one pictured is the one we have, and while I love the zippered opening and pull up rings, ours isn’t easily collapsible. The play pen linked looks VERY similar, but it comes with a cushioned playmat and is easily collapsible. If I could have a do-over, I’d get the linked one instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/c86450ee-b84b-4cd6-b83c-035491d145f4/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+10.26.30%E2%80%AFAM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Music Book This has been a hit since Brooks was 6 months old. It has 2 musical settings, 5 buttons that say colors and play instrument noises, and each page has a movable element. While I can sing you every song by heart at this point, it’s not an overly annoying toy and one that I am definitely keeping on the radar for future gifts for friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/4f01d8f3-c3b0-4156-a55f-1673c3363e61/Screenshot+2024-11-02+at+10.30.18%E2%80%AFAM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Touch and Learn Activity Cube This has entertained Brooks for HOURS since she turned 1. It has a side to practice numbers and counting, a piano on top (the most used portion of the toy), movable beads that activate different weather sounds, a phone that has a ringer button, a side with cogs and gears, and a sorting side with 4 different shapes. Another great parent and kid approved toy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e94ff80c-df62-4455-b9b7-a4fad401bf57/Screenshot+2024-08-19+133829.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Washable Pull Back Cars These pull back cars are made with padded fabric that velcros to a plastic platform with wheels. Since babies put most everything in their mouths, I love that you can easily remove the wheels and throw these in the washing machine every so often. They roll surprisingly far, and they’re fun to send flying down the hallway for a baby to chase! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/568dc4e8-53bc-41cc-8dc3-bf71dfbf5664/Screenshot+2025-01-11+at+4.37.58%E2%80%AFPM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Poppin Pipes These pipes are under $10, make fun noises as they stretch, and can all be linked together. This ultra simple toy was a stand out this Christmas, and both adults and kids have a fun time mindlessly playing with these. Highly recommend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/26f65afc-2a58-425d-aaac-9ea21906dcc9/Screenshot+2025-01-11+at+4.41.49%E2%80%AFPM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Mega Blocks These are easy-to-handle blocks for little fingers, and they’re genuninely fun to build alongside your child. (Are you sensing a theme here?) We’ve made houses for Little People toys, animals to chase Brooks around the house with, etc. You can’t go wrong with a bag of blocks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1752bb4b-b4c4-4756-99ee-74127b9d0b49/Screenshot+2025-01-11+at+4.47.57%E2%80%AFPM.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Tonie Box This genius little toy is an intuitive music player for toddlers. You squeeze an ear to turn it on and then place a character on top to play music. Brooks uses this for hours everyday, and it holds a pretty decent charge. Accompanying Tonie characters are great recommendations for friends and family (if they ask for gift ideas), because they take up little room and keep this toy exciting, making the price tag totally worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/9c32e560-63cd-4713-b7f4-c20bfb932de4/Screenshot+2024-08-19+132413.png Spend Smarter - Older Baby/Toddler Favorites - Nasal Aspirator Once Brooks got older, using the manual Nose Frida became more and more challenging. Our friends told us about this electric version, and we never looked back. It works extremely well and is much quicker (and less gross) for parents to handle. I cannot overstate how much we love this tool over the manual version for a congested toddler! https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/my-money-management-routine monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/647646d7-4a6c-4d04-afd5-d741b86b3ed0/Money+Management.png Spend Smarter - My Money Management Routine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/bf04f0eb-7e08-4a1a-a516-238ebc4c25f2/IMG_4907.jpg Spend Smarter - My Money Management Routine - Categorize Transactions A day rarely goes by without having to make a credit card transaction, because adulthood. Since I have all of my credit card accounts linked to Copilot, I spend a few minutes daily ensuring my credit card are categorized correctly. The app does a pretty good job with “smart categorization,” so oftentimes I just click the ‘Mark as reviewed’ button and move on. (It also allows you to link your Amazon and Venmo accounts to categorize each of those transactions, but I prefer to do those manually.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/2d8fd7c7-05ce-4720-8b77-530fdcfd5176/Screenshot+2024-01-16+at+2.12.04%E2%80%AFPM.png Spend Smarter - My Money Management Routine - Review Example In the restaurants category, we kept our costs pretty low in January ($201.) The green conditional formatting in February highlights where our restaurant spending shot up ($545), so we used that as a sign to cut back in March ($189). Even though the restaurants category increased dramatically one month, you can see my overall spending (top line) stayed relatively consistent throughout the first three months of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/ef1db26b-f07d-4cc9-ae51-8d524ba5270d/Screenshot+2024-01-16+at+2.54.21%E2%80%AFPM.png Spend Smarter - My Money Management Routine - Make it stand out Here are a couple of things I learned from this chart after a 3 minute review: - It’s no surprise that the biggest spending category was for our home. That aligns with my expectations. - I’d like to improve my ‘Target card payment’ categorization, because that 8.5% needs to be reallocated to actual categories to be more meaningful. I’m betting those dollars related primarily to Home, Baby Gear, and Pets. - I’d like to decrease Shopping spending and increase Entertainment spending in 2024. We tend to do a lot of fun activities around the city at Christmastime, and I want to do more of that throughout the year. - Our grocery spending outpaced our restaurant spending since we cook at home 4-5 nights per week, so we’ll stay the course. - Daycare representing 0.8% of our spending in the current year is not representative of what we’ll spend when she’s been enrolled for a full year. We expect this spending to drastically increase next year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/3a9f45a5-f20a-4baa-812b-e79b13a57979/Screenshot+2024-01-17+at+11.05.42%E2%80%AFAM.png Spend Smarter - My Money Management Routine - Record Total Income, Savings, & Expenses at a Minimum Create a Google or Excel spreadsheet to record all sources of income by month. (That’s what you see in the first three rows. Numbers are illustrative rather than actual for purposes of this exercise.) https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/newborn-baby-favorites monthly 0.5 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/93b99434-d2a3-46ca-8f26-64746c7df6ac/Brooks+Faves.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/c5eb590d-6809-419d-a121-49e781e0be69/Screenshot+2023-10-24+at+2.43.14+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Carseat You aren’t allowed to leave the hospital without a carseat, so prioritize this purchase before baby arrives! We have the Nuna Pipa Lite Rx — it’s lightweight (7 lbs), has a built in sunshade, clicks in and out of our Nuna Mixx Next stroller, and will be usable until our daughter is 32 pounds or 32 inches tall, whichever comes first. Another popular option is the Doona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/4e7dc8d5-ae12-4f2f-b30e-37bad4ca4d3e/Screenshot+2023-10-24+at+2.46.05+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Stroller We originally wanted the Nuna Triv Next due to it’s incredibly easy fold and compact size, but we stumbled upon the Nuna Mixx Next at a great price ($200 vs. $800) and couldn’t pass it up. It has an extra roomy basket that I’ve even used as my grocery cart when Brooks was in tow. The foot area of the seat folds up to hold short baby legs, and the seat can face toward you, away from you, and lie completely flat in either direction. The adjustable handle makes it great for all heights, too! I also highly recommend this cheap universal cup/phone holder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/a8400029-dd9d-472e-9da9-7a116d011bfe/Screenshot+2023-06-18+at+4.35.39+PM+copy.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Diaper Bag I opted for a backpack that could grow with Brooks or that we could repurpose for travel once a diaper bag was no longer necessary. This bag is roomy, has great internal organization (including insulated bottle pockets), a matching nylon changing pad, two water bottle holders on the sides, a luggage sleeve, and clips on the straps that easily attach to the stroller handle so it doesn’t take up valuable basket space. We LOVE this thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/8e8fc386-b60f-4116-a6f2-792c4221aa3d/Screenshot+2023-09-06+at+4.07.57+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Infant Lounger For day time sleep or just a safe place to place baby down throughout the day, I highly recommend a lounger. Brooks seems to love her Snuggle Me, and I suggest getting two covers for it so you can wash one cover and immediately replace it with a fresh one, rather than having to wash the whole lounger. The Podster and Dock A Tot are other popular versions of this same product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/b2a14e6a-b87f-4d4e-bdda-361bac960619/Screenshot+2023-09-06+at+4.25.04+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Sound Machine Since babies are used to a lot of noise in the womb, incorporating white noise into your infant’s sleep routine is proven to be helpful. We love the Hatch Rest 2nd Gen sound machine. You can select your favorite settings via an app, and they become accessible with just one tap on top of the machine. It also has an incorporated light that’s great for midnight wakeups and can serve as a toddler’s night light later on. It features numerous soothing sounds beyond just white noise, and there’s a paid subscription available that offers night time stories, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/5f1f7fd7-438e-40af-88c5-72ab11f5b6c0/Screenshot+2023-10-24+at+3.14.31+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Portable Sound Machine I’ve been putting our daughter in her crib for one nap a day to help her transition from her bassinet in our room to the crib in her room. Rather than move the big sound machine back and forth (which requires plugging and unplugging under her crib), we’ve been using this portable sound machine for her daily naps. (Also great for running errands during nap time or for traveling!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f6676504-5ec2-4ae0-9a7d-b5a7167fa49c/Screenshot+2023-10-24+at+3.19.53+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Ollie Swaddle Babies sleep on their backs, swaddled for the first 3-4 months of life or until they’re able to roll over on their own. There are approximately 900 swaddles on the market, but we love the Ollie. It’s idiot proof, which is the quality you should probably look for most since you use this product in the dark 99% of the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/761cc4b9-31e3-434a-907a-37fd203fa980/Screenshot+2023-10-25+at+4.34.26+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Baby Monitor Baby monitors have a massive range of features. They can be ultra high tech, connect to your phone, tell you if your child is breathing, and update you on their heart rate, or they can be simple and display a live video feed of your child sleeping via an external screen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/4009c97f-0315-49f4-b263-7a57eb7337d5/Screenshot+2023-06-18+at+4.34.46+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Formula Mixer/Dispenser Whether you’re exclusively formula feeding or supplementing your baby’s meals with formula, I cannot say enough good things about the Baby Brezza. It’s essentially a Keurig machine for baby formula. During set up, you scan a QR code, select your formula from a drop down list, and it tells you the proper setting. After set up, all you do is select the number of ounces to brew and click “start.” That’s it! With the click a button, you have a full, warm bottle about 5 seconds later. In our opinion, this is SO nice to have that we consider it a necessity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/c494afbb-03bc-4ed5-bd59-475fc8fc100e/Screenshot+2023-10-24+at+3.29.17+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Bottle Sterilizer/Dryer We were religious about sterilizing bottles after every wash when we first brought Brooks home, but now we sterilize occasionally and primarily use this machine to quickly dry bottles. Our daughter is partial to Dr. Brown’s bottles which have a lot of parts that take forever to dry. I would classify this as a nice-to-have, but we do use it daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f12f4ebd-b553-478b-a877-d14312fea4e8/Screenshot+2023-09-25+at+11.46.27+AM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Comfortable Gliding/Rocking Chair While having everything for your child’s nursery isn’t necessary for the first few months, a comfortable chair that rocks or glides has been proven useful. We find it more comfortable to feed her on furniture with arms in a room that can be kept dark in the middle of the night. Pair this with an ottoman, and you have a pretty cozy set up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0eff62d5-b061-4f2d-bde2-51e8d0dd4d29/Screenshot+2023-10-25+at+4.15.12+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Gas Drops These are actual magic for our gassy baby. During the day we administer them as needed, and after night feedings we typically give her the recommended dose after her bottle so gas doesn’t keep her up during the sleep stretch to follow. We prefer gas drops over gripe water, because the gripe water dosage is pretty significant and she kept spitting it out. Different strokes for different folks, though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/ab6d55f2-a603-4a8a-8b9d-b18b0d94e333/Screenshot+2023-06-18+at+4.31.37+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Keekaroo Changing Pad After experiencing many unexpected bowel movements mid-diaper change, I’ve never loved our changing pad more. This impermeable, easy-to-clean changing pad is expensive, but worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/c9084c74-7110-4b0c-bda0-079d425938d0/Screenshot+2023-10-25+at+3.31.17+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Diaper Pail Yes, you can use a trash can to throw away diapers; however, you will also need several forms of air freshener and a million trash bags if you plan to empty it daily. Babies are insanely cute, but it is astounding how stinky they can be! This diaper pail seals in all the bad smells and is designed so that you can use any trash bags, unlike its competitors. The top also has a lock that’s great to keep curious dogs or toddlers out of the trash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/03ee683b-f347-4fae-aa43-b384d15c6c7a/Screenshot+2023-10-25+at+3.36.58+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Weighted Wipe Dispenser When you’re tired, changing your third diaper in the middle of the night, and fumbling with the disposable pack that inevitably pulls out 5 wipes at once, you’ll wish you’d spent the $10 on this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0f8e0432-f7ad-4c98-910c-875f6f54168a/Screenshot+2023-10-24+at+3.39.32+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Pack n Play We keep this set up in the living room for playing during her wake windows. The arch with the stars serves is a “play gym,” and she adores it. This can also be used as baby’s bed when we travel. (Pssst…We use a cotton muslin blanket as a pseudo “sheet,” and it works great!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e2eb2ab4-d5a8-4e2d-8543-4bb43a981ce6/Screenshot+2023-10-24+at+3.47.21+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Bouncer I still can’t figure out how companies can charge what they do for these bouncers, but this is used multiple times a day at our house. Finding safe places to put an infant can be tricky, and this bouncer is reclined in such a way that even the tiniest of babies can rest easy in it. We’re grateful we were able to borrow this from a friend, and because it’s just a piece of wire with cloth around it, you can feel confident purchasing this second hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/8b3c606c-20fe-494d-83ad-119e21cbed96/Screenshot+2023-10-25+at+9.13.35+AM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Lovevery Play Kits Before we had Brooks, everyone recommended these developmentally tailored play kits. After using the Weeks 0-12 week box for the last two months, I understand the hype. These are pretty expensive, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/aeaa225c-0cd9-4c9f-9be7-7154fb2326e2/Screenshot+2023-10-25+at+4.21.57+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Nose and Ear Picker Babies, not surprisingly, have the tiniest nostrils and sinus passages. A boogie that wouldn’t bother you or me can make them sound like little warthogs in their bassinet next to your bed. This is the perfect little tool to clear out those nostril openings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/cbc4bfd8-0d29-4ab9-96cd-2f404ab37161/Screenshot+2023-10-25+at+4.24.17+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Infant Safe Saline Spray Decongestants are a no-no for infants, but they will inevitably get congested. This saline mist is super easy to use and doesn’t bother our little one too much. It can be used to moisten the inside of the nose or completely irrigate the nasal passages, depending on your baby’s needs. This spray used in conjunction with the nose sucker (see next) is a winning combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/787fd400-cb6e-4147-9bcc-93c3b7e9b58a/Screenshot+2023-10-25+at+4.26.43+PM.png Spend Smarter - Newborn Baby Favorites & Registry Tips - Nose Frida Spray a little saline mist into each nostril and then use the Nose Frida to remove the mucus from your baby’s nose. They likely won’t love it, but as soon as you’re done they will sound and feel instantly better (if they’re anything like our baby.) If the thought grosses you out, you’re not alone. I’ve used this so many times, and it still makes me ill if I think too hard about it. The little blue dots are filters that prevent anything from coming through the suction tube, thankfully. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/2022favorites monthly 0.5 2023-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/db96ed63-3b2a-4f1d-91dd-a82ac986a9fa/2022+favorites.png Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/64424c5c-7c4e-4474-b61a-8d6349ab5db3/batterypack.jpeg Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0808caca-8c02-4052-8ffb-e2234bca864f/Screen+Shot+2022-11-27+at+12.23.20+PM.png Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/44456230-3c36-4db6-8a5e-b9aa0d4e1794/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.36.39+PM.png Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/6d6678d3-a5c1-4368-a013-168e954924d4/Screenshot+2022-12-27+at+1.14.22+PM.png Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/28c5398b-5246-4174-afa8-150a0925a4a5/Screenshot+2022-12-29+at+11.25.07+AM.png Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e9856ba5-c784-42b7-9f38-30c8704024c3/unnamed.png Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e93caec7-aad7-4003-af64-e9d6e784c632/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+8.09.24+PM.png Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/9c7958b6-7a02-4cdf-ac39-44c7fc0b89d3/Screen+Shot+2022-11-22+at+10.56.40+AM.png Spend Smarter - 2022 Favorites: Best Products & Services of the Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/holidaysavings-ppyph monthly 0.5 2022-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1666729048889-6ZNSKA52M45K5KG5ZKVM/unsplash-image-2TLREZi7BUg.jpg Spend Smarter - Low Effort Ways to Save Big during the Holidays - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/560548b1-9ca1-44a4-aaff-adf72c4e9eed/Screen+Shot+2022-10-25+at+3.53.48+PM.png Spend Smarter - Low Effort Ways to Save Big during the Holidays - Make it stand out Here’s an example view of what a saved product list looks like on the Karma website. You can see alerts for sale items and available cash back on items saved to your list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/52c593fd-8819-4566-bad9-d09fb9eab669/Screen+Shot+2022-10-26+at+3.05.31+PM.png Spend Smarter - Low Effort Ways to Save Big during the Holidays - Make it stand out This is what the offers look like in my Chase portal. Any box with a green checkmark indicates deals that I have “added” to my card. If I buy anything from one of those retailers, in store or online, I’ll receive the cash back in the form of a statement credit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1666818381814-KX5HZW1KHUU154FB02ZI/unsplash-image-5toRIWF2GUY.jpg Spend Smarter - Low Effort Ways to Save Big during the Holidays - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/bestpurchasesofmy20s monthly 0.5 2022-09-15 https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/the-buying-power-of-saying-no monthly 0.5 2022-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659290859216-WEK9YJYX06Z63WPJX6RS/unsplash-image-tbwOzgQYeSw.jpg Spend Smarter - The Buying Power of Saying “No” - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0d3b7d0a-8bfc-4bf5-bf24-e21d83ff5f98/Screen+Shot+2022-07-31+at+12.35.15+PM.png Spend Smarter - The Buying Power of Saying “No” - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/c00b4d18-394b-4930-9436-21795b90b6ed/wishlist.png Spend Smarter - The Buying Power of Saying “No” - Make it stand out I had to estimate the cost of the purse, since it was sold out at the time I wrote this. I couldn't find the marked down price, but I remember it being somewhere around $125 (if anything, I’m low on that guess.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/ea1ced0f-4c59-480d-94e0-2e822f239ed0/20+years.png Spend Smarter - The Buying Power of Saying “No” - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0a733a60-e238-47d1-81e2-90d76d5b189e/20+years+28k.png Spend Smarter - The Buying Power of Saying “No” - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/what-i-learned-from-the-nordstrom-sale-and-prime-day-hoopla monthly 0.5 2022-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1657746177762-GEQ7Z0DB1QNQMH8IM22S/unsplash-image-FzvCBuDhDDE.jpg Spend Smarter - What I Learned from the Nordstrom Sale and Prime Day Hoopla - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/63badf5b-547f-406a-83a6-8aeb9a2c4953/IMG_0769.jpg Spend Smarter - What I Learned from the Nordstrom Sale and Prime Day Hoopla - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/april-2022-favorites monthly 0.5 2022-07-07 https://www.maggiestwocents.com/spend-smarter/whatsinmywallet monthly 0.5 2022-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/9af54f08-54e2-4017-97d7-b81045aed68e/all.png Spend Smarter - What’s in My Wallet? 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The yellow bars show the ages when accepting benefits later becomes more advantageous. If you live to be 78 - 81, waiting until age 67 to accept your payments would prove to be the best option. If you live past 82, waiting until 70 to collect your payments would be the most beneficial. I understand we don’t know how long we’re going to live, but the current life expectancy is age 83 for women in 2022. If you’re playing the averages, waiting until 70 may be the play. However, some people may not have the luxury of foregoing discounted dollars, as doing so may forego years on earth. Social Security was never meant to fully fund your retirement. I feel this is the most misunderstood fact about the social security system, and it’s just one of many reasons why people are underprepared for retirement. You heard it from the horse’s mouth earlier - the Social Security Administration suggests that social security payments should account for only 40% of your retirement income. That estimate should be discounted even further for those of us set to retire after 2034. In the earlier example, your annual income from social security would be about $12,000. For perspective, that annualized salary is less than those making minimum wage today. If $12,000 accounts for only 40% of your retirement income (like the SSA suggests), you’d be responsible for coming up with the additional 60%, or $18,000, to live off each year. In this example, they’re assuming $30,000 would be sufficient to cover all of your retirement expenses, and honestly, I wouldn’t rely on the Social Security Administration to guide your retirement savings plan. They have no earthly idea what your monthly spending habits are, so it’s up to you to determine what your annual retirement “salary” should be to adequately meet your needs. If you’re a skeptic and would rather treat social security payments as bonuses, keeping them out of sight, out of mind during retirement planning, you can do a little backwards math to figure out how much you’ll need to have invested to fund your retirement (for approximately 30-50 years) by using the 4% rule. It’s a frequently used rule of thumb for retirement spending where you determine the total value of your investments and withdraw 4% of that total annually, adjusted for inflation. 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The 2022 Summary - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/2022bookreview monthly 0.5 2023-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1671723406079-5R6ZQTEA7BVN06RK45AA/2022+Reads+-+25-30.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1671723406094-Q78V31DS5Z2SNLWJZC4T/2022+Reads+-+19-24.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1671723407538-OPXNVZE2DDUUVELZGKVL/2022+Reads+-+13-18.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1671723407600-IAB510KX1CJPZN684HF6/2022+Reads+-+7-12.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1671723408589-O1XWCUEFE0K6YQ04NM03/2022+Reads+-+1-6.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0b236dbf-ab04-46b6-9942-76faa86dec44/2022+Reads+-+1-6.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1ef0f228-54ae-4697-a24c-9fe6df55c176/2022+Reads+-+7-12.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/fdcf13a5-8672-4328-a702-ed81ce847452/2022+Reads+-+13-18.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0d68124c-e03a-41bc-ad30-20aaabc01fa1/2022+Reads+-+19-24.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d668a25f-e5b1-4bec-b6c1-478ff7119a11/2022+Reads+-+25-30.png Summaries - 2022 Book Review: Awards, Ratings, and Summaries - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/sunday-summary-080722-rbl3p-za4xa-zw9mw monthly 0.5 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/6b426623-7a69-420b-ad94-6949d8d2bac6/IMG_5840.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! - Make it stand out Rebecca is to the left, and you’ve already met Mary Kat to the right! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e70594d1-5b5e-43dd-a078-a21bc9b02abc/A2EC4FB1-CB3B-4BDC-8A37-7C38AF2A3179+%281%29.JPG Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! I am lucky enough to have Mags as my best friend and “Aunt Maggie” to my human child and fur children. As much as Maggie and I are alike (for instance, our birthdays are one day apart, and one year we even got each other the same gift), we are equally different. She’s the yin to my yang in all the best ways, and I couldn’t live life without her. (Maggie here: You’ll see these differences highlighted in the sections below - starting with anything to do with murder. lol) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/5931e63c-e05d-4fea-8f8b-15771e3192ec/kes+books.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f3be5ac4-5ba9-4ebb-9708-6c1ba5b37759/kes+shows+%281%29.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/347a450c-6efa-42ac-9dcf-8d32c5d70b43/maxresdefault.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/039603a9-2e2c-4a4a-a5e8-a87d6df44955/podcast.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1663793739238-L42HFOLHGJNFNJKGNGQF/ember.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1663793739695-JD0G13NOK3Q2T2QOO96S/Screen+Shot+2022-09-21+at+3.52.39+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1663793739087-AZJXYEFRTUKP1SL5LY0X/pens.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1663793738630-Y5KT696VIB7A8C9I2QI3/paulas.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1663793738614-HB0MGXVDUWLT7E85R202/Screen+Shot+2022-09-21+at+3.55.20+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1663793965029-SZKOIAK4Y46Q9TUGYV2L/doona.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 05 - Meet Kesler! 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- Make it stand out Rebecca is to the left, and you’ve already met Mary Kat to the right! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/694d6ecf-ed48-479f-9c0a-55eebc5e18c7/beccjos+books.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/fbdbfd54-685d-48c5-b90e-e944da8ab772/beccjoshows.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/dcf3964d-d3c5-4ea5-9fb7-07879cb6afb3/NOLA.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0f73d0b7-9b8f-484f-aef6-94a1a50a1997/beccjoshows+copy.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1662144986822-R2FL5WK076QD2I2IG0LB/Screen+Shot+2022-09-02+at+1.55.44+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1662144984505-WMLUP61YM8QHX1K6191N/Screen+Shot+2022-09-02+at+1.55.55+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1662144986588-O9D6PG33MGLMACHLBKIX/Screen+Shot+2022-09-02+at+1.56.11+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1662145561893-L11KOOH0U052J0WXZKT4/Screen+Shot+2022-09-02+at+2.05.20+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1662145561944-TPXPRQSU04DKBEL2W7A7/Screen+Shot+2022-09-02+at+2.05.08+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 04- Meet Rebecca! 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Rebecca is to the left, and you’ll meet her soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/03c8fc28-e08a-4578-949e-6ef28c52cf83/IMG_0030+3.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/7f91bc84-c668-465c-86c3-d9c35f17eb11/MKs+Books.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e94a3d6f-b6fb-44a4-9217-9e18ce6665e1/MK+Shows.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/5373aff9-7954-4700-a379-e54f37f93589/MKs+cooking.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/628be961-4f38-44e0-b499-855fb377e2cc/mk+podcasts+%281%29.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659641676615-LS151M9GLY61EEJN506W/airpods.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1661359131214-94X9TKKEZY8J31UEV2DQ/waterbottle.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1661359145110-GO0AA4F0RCTQ6ZVCV7BV/pampers.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1661610704469-CQ34XO6IW7PF78F4EDVJ/clorox.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1661610704246-6PNF9MQXEEO0O3QG7DZY/voluminous.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1661610703960-11FPUKU4SOVQ1CIEX3FK/Screen+Shot+2022-08-27+at+9.30.57+AM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1661610766739-OJ2GE48OFKA3CB83BWDB/aua.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 03- Meet Mary Kat! https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/sunday-summary-080722-spddp monthly 0.5 2022-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/a5468ac0-c0a7-4b82-9ae3-bb3646cea0b3/caroline.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/b998bafd-5170-4598-9128-ba8c0b04b4e5/caroline+books+%281%29.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f2c9dcfd-246b-4c52-a112-0da57d0bb092/harry.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - Harry Potter: I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Harry Potter. I grew up with those books, went to the midnight book releases, and attended midnight movie premieres. Fun fact: Maggie and I once dressed as HP characters with our friend Mary Kat for one of those premieres. I decided to go as Lord Voldemort (Why? I’m still not sure) and was boo’d when I walked into the theater. (Maggie here: TRUE STORY! I’ve never laughed so hard. The 3 of us also had to share 2 seats, because they oversold the theater.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/431ab6f0-5080-402c-a3e0-68776cb2ebb6/caroline+shows.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/2b84ada6-3099-4f3c-9a6c-9a915d8d48ff/lemon+pudding.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1660078029427-YLB2XMNTMRKVIL8VEH42/Dead+Chicken+with+Good+Skin.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1660078030437-DYR8TC7XFZRVVASJ5H6M/Spinach+Caroline.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1660078030805-H5Q6FUFEX4YR4NQ8W5M6/Baked+Lemon+Pudding.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1660078031330-1KRIQ6G44CINXZ8B18MP/Beef+Bourguignon.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/798b816a-9eeb-43e0-82de-a9fa9015a0a4/maggie+music+copy.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f8beadd7-8b3a-4fb1-aa4b-02d962cd5ea1/IMG_0069+copy.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/4b229961-5945-40fc-9431-e6d267314bdc/Screen+Shot+2022-08-10+at+4.44.12+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - 3. Chapstick I have my car chopstick, purse chapstick, bedside table chapstick, etc. If you are looking to up your chapstick game, try Buxom’s Power-Full Plump Lip Balm. Gives you a little color, feels amazing, and one stick lasts forever (I got mine on Amazon and now have 2 colors). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d1f3a6ab-cc4b-44f1-aa9d-1a9df11b0a70/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.17.57+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - 5. Planner I love a custom, fun planner, and I get a new one every year. There’s something about a beautiful, customized planner just makes me insanely happy, and I’m using an Erin Condren one this year. Also, important to have nice, colorful pens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1660167999503-2H03KGDDIVZMFI3ODV08/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.19.17+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1660168111457-HUZ3C9A3TT9OZ59W6JTM/Screen+Shot+2022-08-10+at+4.48.23+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1660168072186-VRZTEK9758TNO1V5ZWC6/Screen+Shot+2022-08-10+at+4.47.35+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/6221a5fe-60d7-43ef-b349-3a1dc4a9f718/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.16.58+PM.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 02 - Meet Caroline! - 8. To-go coffee mug For some reason, I am really not into normal looking travel coffee cups. I want one that looks and feels like a mug but keeps my coffee piping hot for hours and hours, so I have to have a handle. My favorite one that doesn’t break the bank is the s|m mugs that you can find at target and Amazon. If my coffee is less than scalding, I don’t like it. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/sunday-summary-080722 monthly 0.5 2022-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0cff7eac-ab89-471f-8e3f-0e5fbb9b9aa0/86FD2460-F5C0-4E53-AE8A-5A38C408C88B.JPG Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! - Make it stand out Maggie is the leftmost friend pictured! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d30c3d87-f3f8-4275-8139-29463812e63b/IMG_0298.JPG Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/927ed949-42a9-4607-80d9-46a0da402af0/maggie+books.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d4fe1041-5b02-49df-bc19-696fb20c3807/maggie+shows.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f9d0ebae-024d-4382-bf42-5dd79d24bf33/WGC-Christmas-Crack-4-copy.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/ddf2ccf7-4899-41d9-bec3-105f069b645f/maggie+music+%281%29.png Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659641676615-LS151M9GLY61EEJN506W/airpods.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659641675970-NKHQMQ3MN3XOIGYGIDVK/keekaroo.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659641676063-WYQ2T8GDJG2QB560TQA7/watch.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659984439031-UAW5NP2ER4FNVJFVH13P/pockets.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659984438678-OF6H7ZRAQFKFP2URTTSQ/ilia.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659984438675-ANU7DNMIRDNS413AD5VH/oneline.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659984560778-3AY3F5L9KERM74T15CQZ/hair.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659984560367-LBG3XT6X793ZX532EADG/hatch.jpg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1659984560430-ZV7I1OD6HM7A7VZLV3EQ/packingcubes.jpeg Summaries - Sunday Spotlight 01- Meet Maggie! https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/2021books monthly 0.5 2022-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/da9d3114-15df-460b-9422-d005f8dcf5fc/2021+Reads.png Summaries - 2021 Annual Book Review Books 1 - 5 Majesty: American Royals #2 - Great The Heir Affair: Royal We #2 - Great Lions of Fifth Avenue - Okay, historical fiction The Midnight Library - Good, cerebral Shipped - Great, rom-com, #5 Book of 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d44e5735-484f-428c-be44-2c01fc48882a/2021+Reads+-+2.png Summaries - 2021 Annual Book Review Books 6 - 10 Big Summer - Great, mystery/thriller The Unhoneymooners - Great, hilarious rom-com, #2 Book of 2021 Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating - Okay, rom-com Twice in a Blue Moon - Good, rom-com The Jetsetters - Super depressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d50fe015-b02b-4b41-b818-579b5230528f/2021+Reads+-+3.png Summaries - 2021 Annual Book Review Books 11 - 15 The Honey Don’t List - Bad These Tangled Vines - Great, unique read & free on Prime! People We Meet on Vacation - Good, rom-com Park Avenue Summer - Good, historical fiction Project Hail Mary - #1 Book of 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/a38a016e-0973-4f05-8e87-99ee95f46e3e/2021+Reads+-+3+%281%29.png Summaries - 2021 Annual Book Review Books 16 - 20 The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - Okay, sad Roomies - Okay, rom-com Dial A for Aunties - Great, funny hi-jinx book Love Your Life - Not good, rom-com Hello Summer - Great, Summer mystery & free on Prime! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0f73796b-dc58-425e-8762-f3b3bee3ff12/2021+Reads+-+4.png Summaries - 2021 Annual Book Review Books 21 - 25 The Layover - Great, rom-com The Seven Day Switch - Great, “Freaky Friday” type book The Summer Job - Great, rom-com Where the Grass is Green & The Girls are Pretty - Good from the author of “When Life Gives You Lululemons” To Sir with Love - Okay, copied straight from You’ve Got Mail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/ad17ad0a-9e6d-4191-9aab-26fb8872e888/2021+Reads+-+5.png Summaries - 2021 Annual Book Review Books 26 - 30 Last Summer at the Golden Hotel - Great, interesting family drama The Ex Hex - Great, Halloween rom-com The House on the Cerulean Sea - Fantastic fantasy book that makes you fall in love with an unlikely cast of characters, #3 Book of 2021 In a Holidaze - Great, “Christmas Everyday” kind of story Plenty: A Memoir of Food & Family - Good, non-fiction memoir about a chef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1e1757f3-56be-4f4d-acb9-c6158ee7af24/2021+Reads+-+6.png Summaries - 2021 Annual Book Review Books 31 - 32 Eight Perfect Hours - Great, a deeper romance book that was really sweet The Twelve Dates of Christmas - Great, loved this Holiday rom-com, #4 Book of 2021 Rules of Civility - Alright, half the time I wasn’t sure where the story was going https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/tag/hospital+bag+checklist monthly 0.5 https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/tag/hospital+bag+essentials monthly 0.5 https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/tag/pregnancy monthly 0.5 https://www.maggiestwocents.com/summary-archives/tag/hospital+bag monthly 0.5 https://www.maggiestwocents.com/gift-guides daily 0.75 2023-11-22 https://www.maggiestwocents.com/gift-guides/giftguideunder30ish-46ff6 monthly 0.5 2023-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/860c00cc-8c24-43f0-9cd3-11311e471250/Home+Cook.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/69cfd8b1-254a-43b4-842f-63b5c3743671/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+8.58.37+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Rosti Mixing Bowls This set of 3 mixing bowls is among the most used kitchen tools we own. They come in the most practical sizes, are fantastic for mixing, pouring, and storing things. Oh, and they’re dishwasher-safe too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/b929ffed-99fa-488c-a5a3-69d8fe97e8d3/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+8.33.05+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - 3-Piece Ultimate Tool Set All nonstick cookware enthusiasts need a set of good silicone tools to prevent wear and scratches. This set is ultra practical and includes GIR’s spatula, flip, and spoonula in a variety of colors. (Look how color coordinated this set would be with the cutting board!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/b6372434-ae90-46db-a1d2-67e52cc1920c/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+8.15.02+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - The reBoard These cutting boards are top notch. They’re made entirely of recycled and renewable materials and they come in three varieties — the reBoard, the (mini) reBoard, and the (grippy) reBoard. We have 3 of the regular reBoards that we’ve used almost everyday for a year, and they’re still in fantastic shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/905b497c-0bbc-43f5-9606-bbd55d0985f8/Screenshot+2023-11-22+at+8.51.19+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Bakeware with a Lid This is something I’ve learned to value over time. Not only does it allow you to keep dishes warm on the go, but it also allows you to store food in the same container it was baked in. It dirties fewer dishes, and you have to hand wash less right after cooking. Win win! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/aea1baa8-f0c8-4534-9ec4-002af8534d80/Screenshot+2023-11-22+at+8.55.11+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Stove to Oven Saute Pan Cast iron can easily transition from stove top to oven, but very few non-stick pans can say the same. This one is an exception! It allows you to cook an entire meal in the roomy saute pan and then place it in an oven up to 550 degrees to achieve that perfect, bubbly cheesy top or to finish crisping delicious brussels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/5d6e5738-f28a-4910-8932-b134c10dda62/Screenshot+2023-11-22+at+9.06.49+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Salt Sphere You know when recipes call for a pinch of salt? They really mean it! Many chefs keep a bowl of salt next to the stove for constant seasoning. Getting a salt cellar with a lid is key, because you don’t want the oil and moisture in the air while cooking to gunk up your salt. You can bring this “salt sphere” to your table for people to season their food to taste, and the base serves as an additional ramekin that we’d probably fill with red pepper flakes, yum! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/a22df3d2-14c7-40f6-9fe8-1093d6d7d0b6/Screenshot+2023-11-22+at+9.12.39+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Resting Stones These would make the perfect hostess gift. They are beautiful sea glass stones that are incredibly versatile — jewelry holder while washing dishes, servingware for citrus or herbs, additional spoon rests, the list goes on! They come in several color combos, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/960b5dfe-0569-405a-987b-a0c2d4139910/Screenshot+2023-11-22+at+9.17.57+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Mini Measuring Cup This is one of the powerhouses of our kitchen. We use it for measuring small liquid quantities wherever called for —dressings, cocktails, slurries, oil, etc.! I believe they make these in a glass variety now, and we may upgrade our cloudy plastic versions now that I know these exist. This would be a great stocking stuffer or could pair well with a set of their full sized measuring cups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/6fbe1e4a-2710-4f9b-b076-bcf50eaac19b/Screenshot+2023-11-22+at+9.24.52+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Graza Olive Oil Duo This cooking (“Sizzle”) and finishing (“Drizzle”) olive oil set would be a big hit! It’s delicious, high quality olive oil in easy-to-squeeze bottles. Hot tip: Skip the gift set. It’s more expensive because it comes in a “giftable box.” Not necessary — I bet you have a box lying around! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/3f7cb926-c2a3-4466-8e99-7a8633b9d6c7/Screenshot+2023-11-22+at+9.29.09+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Over the Sink Multi Use Rack This silicone, over-the-sink mat is great for so many things: washing produce, drying dishes, washing berries in the mini removable colander, storing silicone cleaning tools, and more! It rolls back when not in use, so it doesn’t prohibit you from using your sink. We love this thing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/fa9249ec-288b-4c80-8c55-7be5e8fe675b/dessert.jpeg ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for the Home Cook - Cookbooks Cookbooks may feel old school, but any home chef would likely love to have beautiful books in their kitchen filled with recipe options. I’ve linked some of my favorites in the title of this section. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/gift-guides/giftguideforgrandparents monthly 0.5 2023-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/54333585-fd3c-4f87-9eb5-2d40f726a059/Grandparent+GiftGuide.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/2f6db435-2c7b-41ab-9c83-b1288f46d8ef/Screenshot+2023-11-17+at+9.10.28+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Aura Frame Name a grandparent who wouldn’t want a digital picture frame that gives them a live feed of grandchild pictures…I’ll wait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/a0523d4d-c9a0-4c2b-8bf9-cbf1a745a499/Screenshot+2023-11-17+at+9.22.06+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Handprint Ornament These easy, no-bake clay ornaments for tiny baby hands or feet would be well-loved on a family Christmas tree. I liked that this pack came with letter stencils, too, so you don’t have to take a sharpie to a meaningful ornament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/48693cd3-8367-4fe4-b508-aefea568c477/Screenshot+2023-11-17+at+9.25.05+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Photo Ornament or Custom Framed Photo If your grandparents are more into pictures than crafts, opt for a photo ornament. This one from Framebridge allows you to upload digital images, so you don’t have to bother with printing small, odd shaped photos at a drugstore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/c775d31e-199e-4d19-a5cc-3fadf313a5e8/Screenshot+2023-11-17+at+9.27.32+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Storyworth This service sends weekly writing prompts to your gift recipient for one year to help them share stories and experiences from their life. At the end of the year, the stories and pictures submitted weekly are bound into a hardback book as a keepsake for the family. I love that this ends up being a gift for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/9855af64-aea0-47f9-b28b-4ce04d76b4e8/Screenshot+2023-11-17+at+9.50.35+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Memory Keepsake Dish For the grandparent who values a curated home, consider these beautiful memory keepsake dishes. You can upload meaningful photos from their past for them to display in a stylish way in their home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/50836907-13c2-4eb3-bff0-2a35d771deef/Screenshot+2023-11-17+at+9.58.40+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Customizable Book Perfect for bedtime at the grandparents’ house! You can customize the characters and names in these books to make them unique to your family. They have Christmas and non-Christmas options, too, so they can be enjoyed year round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/6131463c-0f44-4155-a7dc-bb4d7b40990a/Screenshot+2023-11-17+at+10.01.23+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Audible Subscription For the grandparents who have to travel to visit your little one, consider an audiobook subscription! I know my mom would get great use out of this (if she didn’t already have a subscription!) since we live about 45 minutes apart. It makes the journeys to and from visits much more enjoyable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/07ea4b7c-bb7b-41a5-8c11-809c10ac9b01/Screenshot+2023-11-17+at+9.54.04+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Boomers vs. Millennials Card Game When kids from 1 to 92 are brought together for the holidays, what better game to play than a generation based trivia game? Boomers and Millennials are pitted against each other to see who knows the most about the other generation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/3bd9eced-8f00-4ea2-939b-119fdb091bd0/Screenshot+2023-11-19+at+2.30.21+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Letters to Grandparents This book is adorable! Your child writes 12 letters throughout the year and gifts the final product to their grandparents. They could open one letter per day for the 12 days of Christmas or all at once on Christmas day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/c08ad551-93cf-410c-900c-83930b6771b6/Screenshot+2023-11-19+at+2.37.34+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Britbox Subscription My parents have been subscribers of Britbox well before they became grandparents, so I suppose this is a good gift for all ages. If someone in your life is a big fan of British television, this could be a fun digital gift option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e723c516-cfdb-4c16-b37d-78e6c81399f9/Screenshot+2023-11-19+at+2.42.37+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Grandparents - Bloomsy Box Subscription If you have a grandparent who lives alone, a flower subscription could provide a fresh and pretty pick-me-up each month. Each bouquet is curated seasonally, and you can select from month-to-month, 3, 6, or 12 month gift options. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/gift-guides/giftguideunder30ish monthly 0.5 2023-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/a93c8022-abf3-4269-8692-efeed96cdd85/30+and+under.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/b9c78b5a-bee8-4db6-9ae2-079497a8b432/Screenshot+2023-11-20+at+9.30.52+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Owala Waterbottle The 24 oz size is always under $30, but the 32 oz bottle is marked below $30 during Black Friday sales! This water bottle gives you the option to drink from a sip spout or straw, is easy to clean and fill, and fits in car cup holders. They offer a 40 oz size in a shape that rivals the Stanley (and is better because it’s leakproof!), but you’ll shell out a few more dollars for that one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/ffec280e-e619-41b7-8ce7-df08060c25c5/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.16.43+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Side Dish Sauces The Defined Dish has a line of sauces under the name Side Dish, and they are fantastic. They’re dairy and gluten free, made with avocado oil, and include no refined sugars. She also has a website with recipes that incorporate the sauces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e0207982-bfd7-4a7a-ba90-52d8cb5d36a2/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.20.48+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Phone Case with Kickstand This phone case has been a game changer for me, because it’s Magsafe compatible and includes a kickstand around the camera lenses. This makes it incredibly easy to watch videos while I cook or get ready, and it also protects the lenses that stick out more on newer iPhone models. A practical gift! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/5969f8c6-3bda-41fa-ab7e-a929da7730f0/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.23.12+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Carter Move Mug This ceramic on-the-go mug makes sipping coffee on the go a breeze. It has a 360 degree sip rim with ventilated areas that allow you to sip easily and predictably without burning your entire mouth. IYKYK. The top seals completely making this leakproof, too, a feature we’ve tested a lot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/22327499-6d00-49e5-8d6e-aad2c1fa0471/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.29.01+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Hot Sauce Variety Pack I brought a set of these Yellowbird Hot Sauces to a gift exchange last Christmas, and it was the most stolen gift of the night! This set contains smaller sizes that your recipient will realistically get through before they expire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/7fb92c3c-dd23-494e-b523-be328b9ba452/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.31.31+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Play Nine This is our favorite game discovery of 2023! It’s great for 2-6 players and involves a bit of strategy while also being fast moving. The goal is to have the lowest points per hand, just like the game of golf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/300c7c34-2c90-4192-aa74-5f7ce239b6f8/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.36.36+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Oval Eternity Band This under $15 ring earns me compliments every time I wear it. It is made of 14K gold, so it won’t turn your finger green and the fake stones have a pretty decent shine to them. It stacks well with minimalist rings, too. Highly recommend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/169d51c0-5351-467e-bed4-b877ec8ea71b/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.38.57+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Portable Sound Machine Alright, I know this is marketed for babies and it’s $35 instead of $30, but stick with me! If you’re someone who loves sleeping with a sound machine, and you don’t want to haul your big one around with you all over the globe, you will love this. Its compact size and durable design makes this the perfect travel companion whether or not you have a baby! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/82560b7e-5dee-488f-b609-6dde72c66605/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.41.47+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Illustrated Harry Potter Books Every Harry Potter fan needs these beautifully illustrated, unabridged books. They’ve released one per year for the last 5 years, and each are priced under $30 — The Half Blood Prince will release in 2024. You could make it an annual tradition to gift these books to a friend, or you could gift them to yourself if you have kids and can’t wait to relive the magic alongside them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/edcf6a25-1e59-46db-91a8-ef66d4662627/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+9.47.15+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Massage Gun This is a really nice massage gun for a fraction of the price of more well known brands. It is 50% off for Black Friday and is a steal for the quality. This was another gift we contributed to a gift exchange last year that was well loved among the group! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/b3ba6e14-72bc-487b-84e4-54ac1fd512f2/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+2.03.33+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - The (mini) reBoard Cutting boards are used daily at our house, and we have completely converted to Material Kitchen’s reBoards. This mini size is perfect for the cocktail enthusiast in your life or for the chef who can never have too many kitchen gadgets. It’s made entirely of recycled and renewable materials, is dishwasher safe, and provides a great cutting experience with no weird noises or slipping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d09340ec-1cac-4039-a5de-fc3b728d3eb8/Screenshot+2023-11-21+at+2.11.00+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - $30(ish) and Under Gift Guide - Festive Portable Speaker If you know a music enthusiast who prefers to do household chores with a little background music, this could be a great option. It has a 5 hour battery life, is waterproof and dust proof, and comes in a bunch of different color combos. https://www.maggiestwocents.com/gift-guides/giftguideforhim monthly 0.5 2023-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/4433b498-5893-4598-b642-0d328ad1a9a8/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+7.43.44+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Versatile Duffel Bag This duffle is incredibly organized and has an insane about of capacity. If you pack it to the brim for a week long trip, there are backpack straps that make it easy to carry and snap in separations on the inside to keep you organized. (We’ve packed both our things for a weekend trip in this with room to spare!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/83696639-14df-4a33-ab5e-81f021e7a298/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+7.44.02+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Organized Backpack Bryan and I both own this backpack (mine in sage and his in black), and it also has customizable organizational features just like the duffle above. I love that it has a water bottle holder and a zippered pocket on the side for easy access to things you may need to grab mid hike or flight. It even has a separate laptop compartment, making it a great option for long commutes to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/8ef4f731-9685-43f2-92a8-0c7444e4173b/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+8.03.02+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Tech Pouch Super useful for the frequent traveler or the everyday commuter. This provides both elastic storage areas of varying sizes and a zippered section for tiny loose items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/eb5938ae-8e7f-4b2f-9341-9f30fd1f6e96/Screen+Shot+2022-11-05+at+9.52.12+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Car Organizer Bryan lives with basketball shoes and crazy car equipment that takes up most of his trunk. If you know someone with a similar “organization” style, consider this collapsible car organizer that you could put to use both inside and outside the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/99416cf4-aa3b-4d63-ba12-4f6b51028606/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+7.47.05+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Casual Shoe Bryan has several different pair of similar shoes that he wears nonstop. These are super practical and will likely match everything in his closet. Feeling more adventurous? They have more colors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f54f08dc-85a2-498c-a138-9887385324bf/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+7.52.47+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Waffle Knit Hoodie Bryan’s most worn hoodie! It’s on the thinner side which makes it comfy indoors when the heat is on and easy to layer under a bomber or leather jacket. You can’t go wrong with black, but they have beautiful oatmeal, green, and blue options too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/679e5500-1598-4e90-a21e-4167e00e584e/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+8.11.13+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Knit Beanie This beanie style is super classic and comes in 20+ colors. We have 3 in our house that we love, and they’ve held up really well. Wrap this up and put it under the tree or roll it up and place it in a stocking! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/12a91abb-af68-4ac3-84b9-f20307fe1520/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+8.12.22+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Fleece lined Shacket This is a perfect heavyweight layer in a climate that doesn’t often call for a parka. A hoodie or sweater easily fits under this jacket when ordered true to size, and the light heather goes with all pant colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/fd9e24ef-bf8d-44bc-aa89-8ab49fedb06b/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+7.58.59+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Dog Dad Hat For the dog lover on your list who is very proud of their pup. This toes the line of a “personalized” gift without the limited return policies since it doesn’t have their specific name or initials. It’s a classic, adjustable cap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/04cf36de-a811-407b-a1d0-17b3f20b7bef/Screen+Shot+2022-11-05+at+9.21.33+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Classic Pajama Pants Originally I had a pair of super soft, albeit thin, pajama pants featured here. My husband did a onceover of this guide before I published, and he said, “Those just look like underwear turned into pants — too thin.” He recommended replacing those with a classic pair of pajama pants that is both thicker and warmer. This is a pair that he owns and loves! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/7b3cae56-3758-46f1-abc1-da14703947f6/Screen+Shot+2022-11-06+at+1.48.06+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - High quality long sleeved tee The price and quality of this shirt are both outstanding. Bryan owns 4-5 colors in both the long and short sleeved versions of these heavyweight cotton t shirts. They’re “worn-in” yet structured at the same time, and Bryan wears these every single week. Cannot recommend these enough for a practical person in your life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/39bfc36f-8efc-4fcf-8534-bba2b99a4909/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+8.09.00+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Smart Meat Thermometer For the avid griller in your life, this meat thermometer would be a huge upgrade from the classic stainless steel version. Unlike typical thermometers, you cook with this one inside the meat the entire time. It allows you to monitor meat temperatures in real time via an app on your phone — pretty cool! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/cda6d307-91a5-4195-8576-9cfb3df39e2a/Screen+Shot+2022-10-21+at+10.08.42+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Solo Stove We use this portable bonfire all the time, and we’re constantly impressed at how easy it is to use, clean, and move. It has a rim at the top of the stove that helps prevent smoke from constantly being in your face, which I personally love the most about this gadget. We recently bought the Surround that provides you a place to set your drinks and keeps kids and pets safe by covering the super hot sides. (The Surround will ship after Christmas, but in our family, opening a picture of future gift is just as exciting!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/5724f548-5845-489f-aef3-19530e688443/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+8.17.57+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Electric Kettle To get coffee shop quality coffee at home, I can’t recommend the pour over method enough. All you need is a dripper, scale, and kettle, and this particular kettle is the best of the best. It automatically heats your water to an exact temperature and keeps it hot until you’re finished pouring. We use this at least twice a day — once for our morning coffee and once for afternoon tea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/67daff36-2d65-413d-b2da-f20582baf561/Screen+Shot+2022-10-25+at+3.01.45+PM.jpg ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Simple Cold Brew Maker If someone you love prefers cold coffee, this is the simplest cold brew maker we’ve tried! It has such a small footprint and very easy instructions to follow. You make the cold brew in the same carafe you use to store and pour it, which makes clean up easy too. Consider the gift set that comes with brewing instructions and a bag of coffee! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/4f7c8b66-2419-4348-9b1e-691d7cbc863a/Screen+Shot+2022-11-05+at+10.06.58+AM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Personalized Art If your brother, friend, boyfriend, or husband is still decorating walls with flags from their college, consider checking out this shop that sells mid-century modern style posters of sports teams, cocktails, tv shows, music, movies, and more. It’s an elevated way for them to display the things they love and would be a great way to show that you know what they love! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/979c0e0e-16b9-408c-afda-8f6c67438eac/Screen+Shot+2022-11-05+at+12.05.17+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Him - Nintendo Switch These were super hot several years ago, but this little console is still a hit at our house. We love diving back into old video games from our 90s childhood and have spent more than a few nights playing Mario Party with our best friends. Bonus: It’s easy to travel with! (Remember Sega? It’s kind of that size.) https://www.maggiestwocents.com/gift-guides/gift-guide-for-her monthly 0.5 2022-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/1b680dbf-4286-4681-9572-459c3df1ee8a/gift+guide+for+her.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/0528f3e3-6a6b-4855-9360-1838cb5660fa/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.12.38+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Parachute Robe The most well-loved loungewear in my closet. I have size XS, and it fits perfectly oversized. I’m 5’2” for reference! Bryan has size M and is 6’4”. I prefer the cotton cloud material over the waffle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/156a13fc-91c1-40f6-b409-fc7c9a19309d/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.20.03+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Cozy Earth Pajamas The bamboo fabric of these pajamas is insanely soft. I’m a hot sleeper, and the breathable fabric makes wearing long pants all night completely comfortable! They fit true to size, but the pants are touch long. Use code MAGGIE30 for 30% off Cozy Earth purchases! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/dd64a23a-3d66-4c32-b496-ed1ebdb60749/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.19.36+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Double Sided Belt This is an investment, but it’s classic and high quality! Perfect for belting dresses, jeans, and slacks, and I love the versatility of the reversible brown and black colorway. This is well loved in my own closet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/64e43986-3c79-45b1-b231-37abb5781eb5/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.21.22+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Walker Goods Sling This sling is great for someone constantly on the move that likes to be hands free. It has zippered pockets inside for extra organization, a lined pocket on the outside to keep your phone close and scratch free, and an adjustable strap. Love this thing and the family who makes it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/15695da7-40fc-4faa-b131-50cdfec1e4b1/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.21.52+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Walker Goods Tote If a sling isn’t their style, Walker Goods also sells this incredibly spacious, well organized tote. All of their bags come in a variety of colors and are well made and durable. Great for plane travelers or a mom who prefers a tote over a traditional diaper backpack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/94ed7084-cb06-4e71-9bef-9d7f861b9565/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.30.33+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Dagne Dover Card Wallet This has been my only wallet for the last 5 years, and it’s still in fantastic shape. I use it to hold my ID, insurance, and credit cards, and the tiny size makes it easy to fit in most bags and purses. This is for your most practical friend, and I recommend the black color! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/b2171e02-091b-4d1b-95f8-bd4c748ecab1/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.33.16+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Hair Oil This dual purpose oil is used almost daily to tame my flyaways, provide a healthy shine, and add a beautiful sophisticated perfume to my hair. It works for multiple skin and hair types which makes it a safe bet for gifting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/44456230-3c36-4db6-8a5e-b9aa0d4e1794/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.36.39+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Olive and June Manicure Set Olive and June polishes are top notch. They are made with a 15 free formula, have a wonderful, wide brush, and don’t chip easily. Their manicure set comes with all the essentials, including their innovative “poppy” that makes gripping and applying polish a breeze. Can’t recommend this set enough! You can get 20% off using the link above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/a159f3b4-1776-489c-afb3-25565947b7b5/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+3.40.37+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Hair Dryer Brush I have the Amika version of this hot tool, but the Revlon brush has just as good, if not better, reviews. This is great for the friend who loves a fresh blowout and is tired of spending time and money at the salon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/95a9684a-25ba-4863-b4aa-b6c5ddb2a248/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+7.50.10+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Necessaire Gift Set This set is a fantastic value and filled with high quality products. According to Sephora, “It exfoliates, cleanses, replenishes, and moisturizes your body for visible skin health—all with products that are hypoallergenic and ideal for trial and travel.” I’m not ashamed to say I gifted myself this set last year! This trio of full sized favorites is another great option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/484c0bdd-d9fc-480a-9089-e486ac617b53/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+7.55.05+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Saie Glowy Super Gel Duo This is a well-loved glowy primer in my makeup bag, and you can’t beat this price. For $22, you can get both shades of this highly rated product in two shades that work with all skin tones! One typically costs $16, so this is a steal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/368a4efc-fdeb-43b9-ad60-031a237dfead/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+8.01.50+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Glossier You It can be nerve wracking to gift perfume, but I haven’t met a single person who doesn’t like this scent. I get compliments every time I wear it, and the scent lasts forever my skin. (Reviews on the staying power seem to be all over the map, but I’ve only had a positive experience!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d9dd1df3-7c80-4434-9d8e-ccfa9b0abdde/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+8.06.11+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Sparkel Machine Perfect for the sparkling water lover in your life! My parents gave us this for Christmas last year, and we’ve loved having sparkling water at the click of a button without a lot of wasteful cans and Co2 cartridges. It has five different bubble “strength” settings and is simple to use. Highly recommend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/e93caec7-aad7-4003-af64-e9d6e784c632/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+8.09.24+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Pura Home Fragrance Device I adore this device! It diffuses fragrances that are non-toxic and kid/pet friendly. Synthetic blend candles were giving us headaches and leaving a layer of black soot all over our house. We ditched the candles once we got the Pura and haven’t looked back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/108c56de-dc9d-4cbc-86a5-85a45cfc9902/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+8.14.40+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Caraway Saute Pan Listen, I love the Always Pan as much as the next person, but I have to admit we use our Caraway cookware more. If you gift one piece from this line, let it be the Saute pan. These are non-stick, work on all stove tops (including induction), and can bake in the oven! GET 20% OFF by shopping through the link above :) Discount will be automatically applied at checkout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/8e5e8ef4-83a8-41c4-b996-501d9570c156/Screen+Shot+2022-10-25+at+2.55.55+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Coffee Dripper Last year we entered the world of pour over coffee and haven’t looked back. If your recipient already has an electric kettle, consider gifting them a food scale and filters alongside the dripper to create a curated gift set. Depending on your budget, you could also include a bag of coffee or this super swanky electric kettle that we use at least twice daily! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/fca3aa10-3455-4ec7-ae2f-391de473bf17/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+8.48.02+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Bala Bangles These stylish wrist/ankle weights are fantastic for at home pilates, barre, or toning classes. They come in 1 and 2 pound styles, and they stay on so well. Can’t recommend these enough! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/f6b6edb8-1972-439d-aad7-aa75811fb1b7/Screen+Shot+2022-10-18+at+8.55.16+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Adjustable Weights Since we don’t have a dedicated gym at home, we have to keep our equipment footprint small. This adjustable pair of weights goes from 5 to 25 pounds and has been perfect for Peloton Bootcamp classes. We got these as a gift last year and have loved them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61c4e0267b40282387c5d857/d56b1c41-0073-4269-8b07-278b3b8c2e3a/Screen+Shot+2022-10-23+at+7.20.45+PM.png ✨ Gift Guides ✨ - Gift Guide for Her - Insulated Cup with Handle Good news - Stanley isn’t the only brand who makes a 40oz insulated cup with a handle that fits in your cup holder! This cup would make a great gift for the friend on the go or who needs to increase their water intake (guilty!) Apparently it’s completely spill proof, even once you remove the straw. 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