I strongly believe in the power of retail therapy. Shopping is my hobby, and I love sharing all my deals and finds with friends. Since having kids, I realized how little I actually knew about shopping for gifts for kids. Will they like it? Will they play with it? Will they wear it? Is it safe for their age? Are they too old for it? Will it drive me crazy? Will the pieces go back in the box? Where will it be kept? Does it have special care instructions? Is it going to stain or stick to everything in my

A designer by trade, I’ve always appreciated things presented in a stylish and unique way. Wrapping presents at Christmas is my favorite because there are so many ways to get creative, but at the end of the day, it’s shocking how much garbage the holiday produces. Paper Grocery Bag for Chic Gift Wrap A few years ago, as an effort to produce less paper waste (and save some coin), I started using brown paper grocery bags to do all my wrapping. I’ll use some upcycled yarn, twine, ribbon, or washi tape to brighten it up so it doesn’t just look

Sometimes pregnant mothers can be confused about how to register for baby gifts before a baby shower without seeming tacky or rude. Here are some tips to help. Is a Baby Shower Gift Registry Tacky, Rude, or Inappropriate? No! Most people appreciate being able to quickly and easily find a baby shower gift that will be something they are sure you will need or want. This is especially helpful for matching nursery décor, infant items in a certain color theme or for subsequent pregnancies when you may already have many baby items. Shower guests and other well-wishers may still choose