This year, my oldest daughter turned ten. I don’t usually get super sentimental about my girls’ birthdays, but her tenth triggered a lot of reflection for me. Having a new baby once again, as she approached this milestone birthday, highlighted how much I’ve grown and changed in the last decade. Flipping back through our photo […]
10 Unique Gift Ideas for Her (for any occasion!)
We all have a woman in our lives whom we consider the most special in the world. That’s why choosing a gift for her always gives us a hard time – the gift must be as special as she is. She deserves the best for every occasion. When we think of the gift ideas for […]
Give Her a Foot Rub for Valentine’s Day (and SAVE BIG!)
Men, I want to talk to you for a moment about what your wife wants for Valentine’s Day. I’ve got good news for you, because my gift idea doesn’t involve standing in line at a store (and you can get it on sale right now!). You see, my husband and I have been together for […]
5 Durable Valentine’s Day gift ideas for Your Love
You’d be hard-up to find a man or woman who doesn’t appreciate a good box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day. These gifts are thoughtful, if a bit boring. They do the job. The problem is, chocolates and flowers barely outlast the holiday itself. Most common flower species last no more than […]
The Ultimate Kids’ Christmas Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for carols, cards, cookies—and shopping. My girls are getting to ages where they plan their Christmas wish lists year-round. I also find myself watching them and noting their interests, trying to match their gifts with what they really play with and spend time doing. So I’ve compiled the Ultimate Kids’ Christmas Gift […]
Saint Dolls Inspire Faith and Imaginary Play in Girls!
Ever since a doll catalogue arrived in our home last fall, Sunshine and Lily have been talking about dolls. They poured over the catalogue, picking the doll they wanted. They made lists of doll accessories and prices. They counted and recounted their birthday and Christmas money. At first, my husband and I listened and waited […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Uncommon Goods
The days are getting longer, the trees are starting to bud, and Mother’s Day is just around the corner! It’s time to start thinking about what to get for your mom (or, if you are the mom, to start dropping hints about what you’d like to get!). I was recently invited to check out the […]
Dream with Your Husband this Valentine’s Day
This time last year, my husband and I were busy house-hunting. He spent hours on a local real estate website, browsing listings for appropriate places. On weekends, we went to open houses or private viewings with our realtor. Every house we went to see held the anticipation that this could be it—our dream home. When […]
MELT His Stress Away with a Massage this Valentine’s Day!
He comes home from work tired and grumpy. Maybe he missed a deadline. Maybe his boss barked at him all day. Maybe he works a physically demanding job that leaves him exhausted at the end of the day. However your husband provides for your family, his job likely involves some sort of stress (maybe more […]
Start a New Tradition with a Personalized Christmas Book from I See Me!
Christmas traditions are a big part of what makes the holiday season special and memorable. When I was growing up, my mom only bought Mandarin oranges around Christmas because that’s when they were cheapest. Today, peeling an orange still brings back memories of Christmas (even if I’m eating it in the summer!). Other families have […]
