Gift Guide: For the Kids

 

As the boys are getting older, it's getting harder and harder to shop for them. They are less and less into toys and tend to be more into experiences and bigger ticket items. Wyatt just wants to keep up with Ethan too--but you can see the gift guide I put together when Ethan was 7 and Wyatt was almost 5 here. Cue the tween years I guess!

Bath Robe: A holiday staple--but make it fun with tie-dye!

Baseball jersey: Our boys have become OBSESSED with baseball! They got to go to three MLB games over the summer (it started with a SF Giants game for Ethan's birthday). Anything baseball related is sure to be a big hit for these two this year.

Virtual Reality Headset: Definitely a bigger ticket item but it seems to be all the rage. Another great "gaming" gift is the Nintendo Switch!

Night Soccer Ball: Love this for playing outside with the neighborhood kids!

Writing Tablet: A good alternative to playing on our phones during travel or at a restaurant--my friend has these for her boys and they love them.

Gizmo Watch: I'm not wild about starting the boys super early on cell devices, but I do think this is a good compromise. It has GPS and allows you to pre-load specific numbers. 

Ugg Boots: We love these for the boys during the winter months--easy to pull on and off and warm too! If we had a girl, I would buy them in "shadow"--such a pretty color!

Catan Game: I've heard great things about this game and we love to lean into family game time around this season. 

Duffle Bag: Now that we're traveling more and the boys occasionally have sleep overs...it seems like a good time to invest in a good duffle bag.

Happy Shopping!

xo natasha

Gift Guide: For Him

 

The gift guide for the toughest ones to buy for--and I think this list is pretty tried and true. My husband can attest to loving all of these items--so if you're stumped, I hope this helps!

Vuori Joggers: Really, the best joggers on the market. My husband loves anything by this company...you cannot go wrong with a gift from Vuori.

Flannel Shirt: Another great company for men, and at a decent price point too!

Blundstrone Boots: I just bought these for myself and now my husband is eyeing them. They're great in cold climates and the shearling liner makes them extra comfy.

Vest: For those "in-between" days when it's not quite cold enough for a jacket but you need a little something extra to stay warm.

Coffee Tumbler: We have this and Ryan loves it for taking coffee to work. It's the perfect size for a second cup on your commute into work.

Socks: Stance makes great socks and I love these "no-show" for working out or for around town.

Apple Watch: Ryan got this for his birthday this past year and it's really one of his favorite gadgets!

Hot Sauce: When in doubt--a fun, new hot sauce is a fun thing to slip into his stocking. I've heard rave reviews about this brand.

Happy Shopping!

xo natasha

Gift Guide: For Her

 

It's that time of year again--gift guide season! I'll start with the easiest guide...hello ladies! Here are some things on my list--as well as tried and true gifts for moms, sisters, daughters and friends!

Dyson AirWrap: A splurge for sure, but I've heard amazing things. And for as often as we use a hair dryer, it seems like a worthy investment.

Champagne Glasses: An elevated glass for that festive holiday drink! I love anything by Riedel--these are the trusted brand in wine country too.

Cozy House Slippers: These Birks have been on my wishlist for a while (size 37 if you're asking!). I just love them for around the house or running errands. 

Press On Nails: Does this not remind you of the Lisa Frank press on nails from the 90s? I'm here for it!

Makeup Travel Case: Now that we're traveling again, I love this case for holding my skin care and cosmetic essentials. Their belt bag is also super cute!

Vuori Half Zip: Vuori can do NO wrong! I love their buttery soft joggers, their leggings and crop tanks. Great for working out and/or lounging.

Wool Socks: Warm socks are key during this time of year and I love the donegal material! Also love this knee high version!

Purifying Mask: A brand that is consistently good. I actually saw this mask on TikTok of all places and it gets rave reviews! Need a stocking stuffer idea? Stock up on their lip conditioner!

Happy Shopping!

xo natasha

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone

 

Christmas is NEXT Friday...can you believe it? I hope your shopping (and shipping!) has gone smoothly so far. We're probably about 85% there...just need to order and shop for a couple last minute things.

If you're stumped on stocking stuffer ideas, then look no further! Many of these items are some of our favorite tried and true products!

Srunci Pack: How cute is this set? A great gift for all the girls in your life (I love them so much--but then again I am a total child of the 80s/90s!).

Dog Chew Toy: We can't forget about our furry family members--Walter can use all the chew toys he can get his paws on! And it's really helped curb chewing on other things so far...knock on wood!

Beauty Blender: I love this for evenly applying my foundation (when I actually wear foundation, that is!). I've also heard really good things about this magic makeup eraser washcloth!

Key Chain: Rolling this over from my Men's Gift Guide...this is actually a great unisex item for most anyone!

Wine Stoppers: These little guys really do help prolong an open bottle of wine...and I love the neutral colors in this set of four.

Magnetic Slime: Stress relief for the whole family...and you know we can all use a little relief these days! Our boys especially watching the slime crawl over to the magnet!

Soap Rest: This was a super random buy but we really needed something to rest our bar soap on (the plastic kids cup was no longer cutting it) and this thing works really well! No slip and easy to clean too.

Santa Bubble Gum Tape: My kids love bubblegum, so why not make it fun?

Truffle Hot Sauce: The packaging alone had me at hello! Love the idea of truffle and hot sauce--sounds amazing for eggs, tacos and avocado toast!

Shower Mist: We have this and love it for the shower--it turns your mundane bathroom into a tranquil spa with just a spritz or two! Our boys love it too. It's very relaxing!

Bath Bomb: We can never have too many both bombs around--though baths for the boys seems more like a luxury these days!

Yeti Water Bottle: Perhaps the best thing about this water bottle is that it's DISHWASHER SAFE! Yes, you read that right. 100% worth it!

Good luck with finishing your shopping!

Bonus item: This weighted ball phone charger helps make sure your charger never falls off your nightstand!

xo natasha

Gift Guide: For Him

 

Can you believe Christmas is TWO weeks away?? Where is the time going??

Here's a gift guide for the hardest person to shop for and I think there are some solid options here, so if you're stumped, here ya go!

Lined Crocs: These are the bad boys that inspired my Gift Guide for Kiddos crocs. My husband swears by them for house slippers and going in and out of the house...er backyard.

Ball Cap: Classic for every guy on your list!

Christmas Vacation Socks: How good are these socks? And you know they're good quality because they're Stance! Top notch!

Running Shoes: I swear by Flyknit running shoes and I love that these just slide right on. Whether your guy runs or not, these would even be great for "running" errands!

The BEST Joggers Ever: My husband is OBSESSED with this brand (and you should be too!). All of their stuff is so great and buttery soft! It will be a win, no matter what item you purchase. I particularly love the color of these joggers for the winter!

Move Sonos Speaker: This is admittedly a little bit of a splurge, BUT, we love this thing. We move ours around the house and even outside in the summer to bring a little extra ambiance. I have mine playing holiday tunes as I type this!

Keychain: Easy stocking stuffer idea! :)

Massage Gun: I know there are a lot of these out on the market, but this one is tried and true! It may be my husband's favorite buy of the year! He loves it!

xo natasha

Gift Guide: For Her

 

AKA all the things on my wishlist this year! :)

Byredo Perfume: This is a true splurge but SO worth it. I can't tell you how many compliments I get when I wear this brand. My favorite is Mojave Ghost, but I smelled this recently and loved it too!

Personalized Bracelets: I love the idea of wearing these with my Apple watch as a way to take it up a notch. Especially loving the "MAMA" with heart charm!

Ugg Slippers: Let's be real--slippers are the real MVP of 2020. I LIVE in mine and realize that it may be time for some new ones. These look so cozy!

Cute Weights: I love getting outside to walk and clear my mind. These would help me step it up a notch!

Coffee Table Book: I have started to really appreciate quality coffee table books for filling all sorts of decor needs. This one looks particularly pretty! Also eying this one!

Candle: Another thing I've noticed working from home is that quality candles are 100% worth it! I like to light one at the end of a long work day to try and unwind!

Beauty Sleep Cream: I've come to really like Tula products and this one is next on my list to try!

Artis Brushes: Bloggers and influencers everywhere SWEAR by these brushes and I am a sucker for good marketing so I have already bought a set to try. Can't wait to try!

Happy Shopping!

xo natasha