Gift Guide: For the Boys

 

  Stance Socks: Boys run through socks like none other, so it seems silly to buy nice socks, but they are well-made and stand up to wear and tear! Plus, they're perfect for the ski slopes.

Macho Sunglasses: How fun are these? The boys cousin got a pair in Hawaii and now they want a pair too! ;)

Flipside Game: Both boys have recently become obsessed with Rubik's Cube, so this looks like a fun twist on that game.

Virtual Reality Headset: Continues to be their top wishlist item!

Leather Lounger: As the boys, particularly Ethan, enter their "tween year" I envision lots of hang out time in their rooms with friends. These lounger chairs look like something they can grow up with.

Light-Up Baseball: For the baseball fan!

SF Giants Sweatshirt: Our boys love the SF Giants--so we're constantly adding apparel to their wardrobe to show their team pride!

xo natasha

Gift Guide: Mother's Day

 Mother's Day is almost two weeks away (!!) so I wanted to pull together a couple ideas. These are all things I either have tried or are on my personal wishlist!

Paperclip Necklace: I have one and would love to add a second for layering. For the local ladies, Malena's Boutique carries this designer. 

Clare V. Messenger Bag: I've had my eye on this handbag for a bit--it would make a great spring + summer bag! Psssst...don't forget to enter promo code: LALA22 at checkout to save 25%!

Summer Fridays Face Oil: Like heaven in a bottle and excellent for all skin types!

Stemless Champagne Glasses: Riedels always make sipping wine or champagne a bit more enjoyable.

Beaded Bracelet: A fun + whimsical addition for these warmer months.

Kindle Paperwhite: My husband and I have dedicated Mondays and Wednesday nights to reading ever since getting back from vacation. Using an e-reader seems more practical so I'm debating buying one!

Ugg Slippers: A slipper refresh will always be appreciated. And...if you're looking for a good knock-off, try these or these mini Uggs!

Trio Perfume Set: Mojave Ghost is my absolute favorite scent by Byredo, but the price tag can be a bit high. I love the idea of trying a set before committing to the full bottle.

xo natasha

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