9 Treats for the Love-A-Bull Taurus

Headstrong and practical, Trusty Taurus is a reliable earth sign. And it’s no secret that they have very good taste and an eye for detail. Celebrating their birthdays between April 20 and May 20, Taureans are known for being some of the best gift givers in the zodiac. Time to gift back! We found the […]

6 Childhood Habits that Have Served Our Family Well

I’m often asked what one piece of advice I’d give to other mothers, or those who find themselves entering into the season of motherhood for the first time. It’s such a tricky question to answer, honestly, because every family is different and has a unique situation. But what I do come back to time and […]

Our Teacher Gift Guide is Live!

Can you believe it’s almost May? The end of the school year is right around the corner (and Teacher Appreciation Week for many schools is May 2-6th!), so it’s time to start thinking about how to thank your child’s teacher for all of the time and energy they have poured into our little ones this […]

Meaningful Traditions For Easter Week

From Easter brunches to sunrise services at church, egg hunts, and everything in between, there’s something so special about family traditions leading up to Easter. I’ve gathered some activity ideas for making the week of Easter rich in meaning but simple in effort. Maybe one or two of them will inspire and become traditions for […]

2022 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas To Surprise Any Mom

07 Apr 2022 | 2022 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas To Surprise Any Mom Posted at 6:00 AM in Gift Guides by Kasia Lorenc We know that finding the perfect gift for Mom can be hard. That’s why we’ve prepared this comprehensive guide with Mother’s Day gift ideas for every type of mom or mother figure […]

Our Favorite Classic Children’s Dress Shoes!

We get questions all the time about where to find classic children’s dress shoes, so today we put together a helpful guide of our favorite brands for boys and girls for what to wear during the spring and summer! Babies, toddlers, elementary-aged, and tweens — dress shoes, sandals, and loafers — these shoes are timeless […]

9 Office-Safe Secret Santa Theme Ideas for Work Parties

When I was fresh out of college, a few years ago (ok, more than a few), I had a job at a consulting company. To make things more fun, they had a party committee. One holiday season, they set up a Secret Santa gift exchange and decided to do a theme. Fun, right? Absolutely. They […]

What I Like (and Dislike) About the Toniebox

If you’ve been a reader for a while, you know how passionate I am about children’s literature. So I was intrigued when the Toniebox came on the scene. This child-friendly, digital story player seemed like it could really fill a need for young children when it comes to listening to audiobooks. But was it as […]

How To Create a Secret Gift Exchange for Eid

Image courtesy | Etsy seller frommyCRAFTtoyours Our thanks to Meena Malik, who is not only an author for MuslimMatters, but an Elfster expert when it comes to the celebration of Eid. She shares her tips on how to create a fun secret gift exchange for Eid to spread joy and generosity to family and friends. […]

A New Eid Tradition: Secret Gift Exchange

Image courtesy | Etsy seller PencesModernEID Our thanks to Meena Malik, who is not only an author for MuslimMatters, but an Elfster expert when it comes to the celebration of Eid. She shares with us her new Eid tradition — bringing her community together for fun and meaningful Secret Eid gift exchanges. Gift exchanges – […]

Current Favorites from Walmart Baby!

This post is sponsored by Walmart. Thanks for supporting the brands I love! Whether you’re expecting or are in the middle of the toddler years, there’s one thing all parents know: babies and young children need gear. And lots of it. I’ve certainly had my favorite items over the years, and so much has changed […]

The Tradition of Collecting Lettuce Ware (And Where to Find It!)

There are some home items that are timeless heirlooms passed down from generation to generation: China, silver, Christmas dishes and decor. If you (or your mother or grandmother) have an interest in beautiful table settings, then you’re likely aware of the timeless trend of lettuce ware. My grandmother, aunt and mom always collected and displayed […]