A Summertime Limoncello Cocktail Gift!

Summer is the time of impromptu gatherings, new neighbors moving into the neighborhood, and family cookouts — and all of these occasions certainly call for celebration! I love a curated hostess or welcome gift, and I put this cocktail gift together recently and just knew I had to share it. This Vodka Limoncello Cocktail gift […]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Exchanges Sorority Sister Gifts in Honor of Sorority’s History

Founders who created a lasting legacy. | Image courtesy aka1908.com. Over a century ago, nine college co-eds attending Howard University—a historically black college in the heart of our nation’s capitol—had a common dream to make the world a better place. At the dawn of the 20th century, society as they knew it was mostly male-dominated […]

Free Printable Anniversary Cards

Last Updated: June 6, 2022 Check out our beautiful collection of printable anniversary cards to give to your husband, wife, or partner, and let them know how special they truly are! There are also some lovely card designs to celebrate your parents’ or a friend’s anniversary. You’ll find a huge range of card templates to […]

Blank US Map

Last Updated: June 6, 2022 Looking for a blank US map to download for free? On this page, you’ll find several printable maps of the United States with and without state names, plus a free printable poster-style map of the USA in red, white, and blue! The printable United States maps on this page are […]

Free Printable Coloring Pages for Girls

Last Updated: March 23, 2022 Check out our gorgeous collection of coloring pages for girls, with so many fabulous free printables to choose from! There are rock star girls, superhero girls, sporty girls, inspirational posters to color in, the cutest of cute animal coloring pages, princesses, mermaids, unicorns, and more! So grab your coloring pencils, […]

Free Color By Number Printables for Kids

Last Updated: April 07, 2022 Free color by number printable worksheets for kids, including cute animal pictures, dinosaurs, space, unicorns, mermaids, and seasonal pictures for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and more! Color by number pictures add an extra layer of challenge compared to a regular coloring page and are a fun way to help younger children […]

Creative Ways to Use the Summer Book Club

I am always blown away by the interest in our Classic Children’s Summer Book Club and how many families are looking for a fun and enriching summer with their children. Thank you to those of you who have joined, and for anyone who has told your friends about the book club! Today I want to […]

Prepping for Camp: Tips for Drop-Off & During Camp Week

Our summer camp series is back with our last installment — read the first post all about Tips for Sending Children to Camp here — where we chat with Carter Breazale, camp director for Alpine Camp for Boys in Alabama. Carter’s family founded Alpine Camp for Boys more than 50 years ago, and she grew […]

Why I Have High Standards for the Books I Bring into My Home

I was so fortunate as a young mom to have older, more seasoned moms to look up to and ask for advice — whether it was my own mother, friends, or mentors. But as my girls got older, my desire changed from merely getting practical advice to getting wisdom — the kind of wisdom that comes from mothers […]

Get Ready for Summer! Our Memorial Day Sale Roundup is Here!

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here to kick off the summer we’ve all been waiting for! Get ready for your summer plans with our annual sale list. We’ve rounded up our favorite deals on tabletop, home decor, clothing for adults and children. Keep scrolling to see! Anthropologie: Extra 40% off ALL sale items! Banana Republic: 30% […]

12 Awe-Inspiring Gifts for National Park Lovers

From Acadia to Zion, one of the best things about America’s National Parks is that they offer something for everyone. For hikers and campers, history buffs and landscape lovers, adventure awaits in all 63 wild and wonderful places. Explore our list of gifts below that will suit all types of National Park lovers. And these […]

Our Father’s Day Gift Guide is Here!

It’s time to start thinking about celebrating dads — Father’s Day is right around the corner! Our Father’s Day Gift Guide is full of Father’s Day gift ideas for anyone you’re celebrating this year, from husbands to dads, uncles, grandfathers, brothers, and all the other father figures in our lives. And if you’re celebrating from […]