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Christmas is literally right around the corner. I waiver between a savory breakfast casserole and a sweet breakfast casserole. If you're looking for something sweet to serve this holiday weekend or on Christmas morning this easy egg nog cinnamon roll bake is the best! Egg Nog Cinnamon Roll Bake Ingredients: 2 rolls regular size cinnamon rolls (16 rolls) 4 eggs 1 cup egg nog 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 packages of frosting that come with cinnamon rolls Directions: **Note I make this recipe and let it sit in the fridge overnight so that you can just pull it out and bake it the next morning. If you decide to do that too, just skip the oven part until ready to bake. 1. Preheat oven to 375 2. Open your cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters. Place cinnamon rolls in a sprayed 9x13 glass baking dish. Set aside your frosting for later, we are going to jazz it up a bit. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together your eggs, egg nog, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 4. Pour the egg nog mixture over your cinnamon rolls, evenly coating them. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes. (or cover and store in the fridge overnight and bake the next morning. Before baking, set the casserole out for 20 minutes to bring it to room temperature before baking) **Note: While it's baking, I set out my cream cheese so it can soften. Frosting Directions: 1.In a small bowl, add your cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 2 frosting packets together and mix well. 2. Once your cinnamon rolls have cooled for a few minutes, top them with the frosting. 3. I like to add another sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top to make it pretty!

This DIY Gingerbread house wreath was created last year but never made it out of my camera gallery or blog drafts. So, I'm sharing it with you this year, just in time to start decorating for the holidays! I love the sweet look of the gingerbread houses tucked in the greenery and amongst the twinkly fairy lights. It's an easy but stunning Christmas craft! DIY Gingerbread House Wreath Supplies: Mini Wooden Houses Wreath Mini hot glue gun Mini twinkle lights brown paint white puffy paint paintbrushes Directions: Lay out newspaper or plastic and paint your wooden houses brown to resemble gingerbread houses. This took 2 coats for me to look the best. Once they are dry, you can use the white puffy paint to create "gingerbread" designs on them. My wreath took 8 houses but you could do more or less houses to create the look you like the best. Once your houses are fully dry (I waited overnight) you can use the hot glue gun to glue your houses on. Decide which way you want your wreath to hang, make sure to do your fluffing beforehand. I like to place my houses and rearrange them as needed before gluing them into place. That way I can make sure I like the placement. Once all the houses are how you like them and glued in place, flip your wreath over and glue the battery pack of the mini fairy lights to the back, it should be hidden. Make sure that you don't glue it in a way that you can't slide open the battery compartment. Twist your fairy lights in between the branches and houses. Viola! Enjoy your gingerbread house wreath for years to come. I keep mine inside to help it last longer but I think this could be pretty on a front door or window. You could also add some velvet ribbon to the top or bottom of your wreath. I bought some ribbon and thought about it but in the end decided I liked the more simple look of the houses and lights.

Finding cute Disney things for kids can be easy, but finding cute Disney things for adults is a little harder. No worries, we're sharing some fun gifts for the "older" Disney lovers in your life! Disney magic is for everyone! These gift ideas are sure to bring a little magic to their everyday lives, even when they aren't in the parks! Gifts for Disney Lovers Disney Ring - This simple yet elegant Disney ring is perfect for someone who likes little touches of magic in their daily life. A fun gift for a Disney friend! Disney Lego Up House - A fun gift for someone who loves creative play! This Up house has balloons, how cute is that! Disney Watch Band - This engraved watch band fits Apple watches and has such cute designs on it! Kinda feels like wearing a magic band all year long! Princess Eras Shirt - Got a Disney/Swiftie you're shopping for? Check out this perfect princess-themed shirt from MaddyGiftsShop on Etsy! Be sure to check out our Swiftie Gift Guide for more ideas! Mickey and Minnie Luggage Tags - Know someone who is Disney-bound? These would make a cute family gift or stocking stuffer for the family! Disney Trivia Game - Challenge your Disney-loving friends with this fun trivia game. Check out our other favorite family games that includes two more Disney themed games! Malificent AirPods Case - Keep their Air Pods safe with this cute villain case. They also have Grogu and Tigger if that's more of their vibe. Disney Cutting Board - This cute Mickey-shaped cutting board is great for parties. It even comes with these Mickey cheese knives that can be stored underneath it. Mouse Ring Dish - We adore this minimal Mickey-shaped dish from BrightsideDecorCo on Etsy! Fanny Pack Bag - This Freshly Picked Fanny Pack bag is so on trend! We like the Mickey Mania but there are other styles to choose from too. Welcome Sign - This magical home sign has interchangeable icons for all the seasons and holidays! Disney Parks Cookbook - We have this cookbook (and the Drink Cookbook version) and we love it! We shared the Cheshire CatTails Recipe from it. Alice in Wonderland Makeup - This metallic makeup palette by Sigma is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It's so shimmery and pretty! Disney 100 Vinyl - In celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary this 2 LP set has lots of family favorites! Check out our other Gift Guides for more shopping ideas!

Books and Bakes Book  - The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox Bake  - Classic Cut Out Sugar Cookies About the Book Book  - The Holiday Swap  by Maggie Knox This is the type of book that throws you right into the plot and you feel like you're in a Hallmark Holiday RomCom. "All they want for Christmas is a different life" is the tagline on the book. Twin sisters Cass and Charlie swap places. One is a popular co-host on a cooking show in LA living a glam life, while the other helps run the family business in their small mountain town. Temporarily trading lives is more complicated than they thought. Unexpected new love interests complicate things for the women, but in a very PG way, no worries there! I've watched movies like Parent Trap, but I don't think I've ever read a twin swap story before. I liked the Dual POV and the fact that the characters were so different. Cass is more laid back and has chosen to stay in their small town and take over the family bakery, while her twin Charlie is more outgoing and assertive. During the swap they both start to question things from their own lives - Is she outgrowing her small town? Is fast paced reality show life in the city all it's cracked up to be? Will the twin swap be a recipe for disaster!? You'll have to read the book to find out! The Holiday Swap was a light read, one that you pretty much can guess the next move. Like I said, it gives Hallmark Holiday RomCom vibes, but in a comforting, festive way. Lots of baking and I actually enjoyed the small town vibes. An easy read for the busy holiday season. About the Bake Bake  - Classic Cut Out Sugar Cookies If you're looking for a sugar cookie recipe to use with your cookie cutters this holiday season, this is the recipe you need. It's simple and classic and always tastes amazing. These cookies are easy to roll out and hold their shape when you bake them. You can make them as simple or as a festive as you want by adding frosting and sprinkles or host your own cookie decorating contest (drawing inspiration from the reality baking show in the book of course). Our family makes these classic cut out sugar cookies every holiday season to decorate as a family. I think they pair nicely with this book recommendation. For more books, check out our Cozy Winter Books and past Books and Bakes posts.

We have quite a collection of board and card games in our playroom and we've tried them all. Here are some of our favorites and what we consider the best family board games. Check them out for your family next family game night, gifting to friends for birthdays, or for the holidays for gifts that celebrate quality time together as a family! We edited this post to include some new additions for 2024 ! Best Family Games Let's jump right in and review 10 of our favorite family game night games! Disney Villainous - Great for Disney fans who love a good villain. For me, Disney villains are my favorite characters to see while visiting the Disney Parks, so I knew I wanted this game, if not just for The Evil Queen alone. Each player gets to be a Disney villain and has their own agenda that they have to accomplish to win the game. Which villain will reign victorious? Giving this as a gift? Check out our Gifts for Disney Lovers for more fun ideas! Ages:  10+ Time:  45 mins+ Mysterium - This is a fun cooperative mystery game with a ghost! The ghost gives each person "visions" to help solve clues of who, where, and with what? This is a unique and fun mystery game for families with Clue vibes but more creative! Ages: 10+ (our 8-year-old loved it) Time: 45 mins+ Saboteur - A simple stategy card game. You are miners trying to get to the gold by digging tunnels but the saboteur is trying to thwart your efforts! You must conquer busted lanterns, cave-ins, and broken pickaxes to get the hidden gold before you are sabotaged! Ages:  8+ Time:  30 mins+ Taco vs Burrito - This is a quick-to-learn wacky game kids love! You build your taco or burrito with interesting ingredients that have points. Your taco might have chocolate-covered shrimp or ice cream. But, beware, people can steal your ingredients or you might get a tummyache! Bonus, this game was created by a kid named Alex! We love supporting creative kids! Ages:  6+ Time:  15 mins+ What do you Meme Family Edition - Who can come up with the silliest caption?! One person picks a meme and then other players have to pick from their hand of cards what caption they feel like goes best with the meme. This game causes a lot of giggles! Ages: 8+ Time: 30 mins+ Disney Codenames - Our favorite codenames game is the Disney edition! It's fun for both kids and adults alike. Give one-word clues to group together Disney characters, locations, and/or items. We love playing a few quick rounds of this during dinner with our kids. Cheshire Cat Tails are fun to munch on while playing this game! Ages:  8+ (I think 5 year olds could play this too!) Time:  15 mins+ Sabobatage - Create your own boba shop and make 5 drinks before your opponents. Build drinks by layering tea, flavors, and toppings. But beware of the food inspector! This is a quick and fun game for families that love boba! Ages:  7+ Time:  20 mins+ Hogwarts Battle - A cooperative deck-building card game. You get to play as a popular Hogwarts character to defend the wizarding world for the dark arts. There are different levels you can play so the game gets more challenging. Learn spells, gain allies, and unlock magical items to prepare to battle different villans. Make our butterbeer milkshake to enjoy during this game! Ages:  11+ Time:  75 mins + Catan Junior - a pirate-themed game of adventure. It's a kid version of the Catan board game, where you collect resources from each island (wood, goats, swords) to build ships and expand your pirate lair territory! Ages: 5+ Time: 30 mins+ Mantis - There are only two rules to this card game, steal or score. Collect matching sets of rainbow-colored mantis cards to win. Easy enough for kids to play and fun enough that the adults have a good time too! Ages: 6+ Time: 15 mins+ New additions for 2024 Wednesday  - You're allergic to color in this fun Wednesday-inspired game. The goal is to collect as many black and white cards as possible while eliminating your colorful cards. Ages:  8+ Time:  15 mins+ Abduction - Little ducks in a UFO, we knew we needed it. This was a hit gift last Christmas. With this game, you try to create patterns to earn points, but watch out your ducks might get abducted! Ages:  10+ Time:  20 mins+ Mysterium Park - Like the Mysterium game, this game as a ghostly twist to it. Race against time to use your psychic abilities to help the ghost solve the mystery. Ages:  10+ Time:  30 mins+ Doomlings - Can your doomlings survive the end of the world? Full of mischief and chaos as you try to collect doomlings before the great catastrophe ends it all. Ages:  8+ Time:  20 mins+ The Real Truth - Move around the board, completing missions and capturing creatures, all while you gather a following of conspiracy theorists like yourself. Ages:  13+ Time:  60 mins+ Gnomes at Night - Work together to move your gnomes to collect treasure. This game takes a lot of communication and cooperation. Great for teaching littles. Ages:  6+ Time:  15 mins+

June is Pride Month when the LGBTQIA+ community and allies celebrate love for all. Many queer families and children use this time to be seen and accepted. We are sharing Pride books for kids and teens. Providing our children with diverse stories gives them an amazing opportunity to emotionally connect with people who may be similar or different from them. Pride Books for Kids We found these books to be joyous additions to story time with our children! Be prepared for heartfelt conversations, an outpouring of empathy, and lots of giggles! Plenty of Hugs by Fran Manushkin - A rhyming picture book about 2 mommies that spend the day with their toddler. A loving celebration of family! Teo's Tutu by Maryann Jacobs Macias - A sweet story about a boy's first ballet recital. This book celebrates gender creativity, being yourself, and the joy of dance! Pride Pupp y by Robin Stevenson - Follow this family and their puppy through a vibrant day at the Pride parade. Lots of rainbow colors and giggles in this book. Our Subway Baby by Peter Mercurio - The powerful picture book that tells the true story of how one baby found his way to a loving home from the NYC subway. My Shadow is Purple by Scott Stuart - A heartwarming book that takes on the societal themes of masculinity and embraces the many experiences across the gender spectrum. The Pronoun Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan - Together we can learn about pronouns and why they are important through this powerful book about gender diversity and acceptance. Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian - Two worms meet and fall in love, but who wears the tux and who wears the dress? Worm Loves Worm is a creative take on love! Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer - Stella celebrates the meaning of family with her two Dads during a Mother's Day celebration. Prince and Knight by Daniel Haack - A queer-friendly fairy tale for young readers. Gay boys deserve fairytales too! And there is a dragon. There is a follow-up book too - Tale of the Shadow King . Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer - A board book that is inclusive to everyone and shows that the main thing that makes up every family is love! And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell - a true story of a nontraditional family that started at the penguin house in the Central Park Zoo. Pink is For Boys by Robb Pearlman - These kids combat gender stereotypes and show that all the colors in the rainbow are for everyone to love! There are so many great children's books that celebrate Pride. We will probably add to this list every year! Next up are our middle-grade Pride books! Middle-Grade Pride Books Middle-grade years offer a lot of changes and the beginnings of more real-life plots and deeper meaningful connections with characters. There can be a lot of changes both inside and outside our bodies and reading these books can help kids process different feelings and emotions while offering them characters they can relate to. We hope these books help build compassion towards ourselves and others who may be different than us. Melissa by Alex Gino - People see Melissa as a boy named George, but Melissa knows she’s a girl. She wants to play Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web but her teacher says that’s a girl part so she comes up with a plan to show the school exactly who she really is. Previously published as George. Answers in the Pages by David Levithan - Parents at school are trying to ban a book with possibly gay characters. Donovan fights to keep that from happening in this timely novel that involves the twists and turns of trying to gain gay acceptance. Hazel’s Theory of Evolution by Lisa Jane Bigelow - Hazel is a 13-year-old girl getting ready to go into 8th grade. This book embraces growing through tough times and examines topics such as miscarriage and what it means to be a good friend. It has a diverse cast of characters including Jewish, queer, and transgender. Hazel loves science so there are a lot of STEM references for science lovers too. Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper - when this middle school boy comes out as gay and his dad hangs the pride flag outside their home, he quickly becomes the topic of discussion as people fear this pride may lead to *gasp* a pride parade. Through the eyes of the lovable character, we learn about some of the feelings 13-year-olds experience about their bodies, sexuality, and thoughts about love. Snapdragon by Kat Leyh - a comic book style book with lots of inclusivity and trans positivity. This book reminds us that we aren’t always what society wants to typecast us as. It reminds you to believe in yourself and find joy in the weird and wonderful things that make us unique. Ana on the Edge by AJ Sass. Ana is a figure skater and wearing princess costumes for her performances makes her uncomfortable. She befriends a trans boy and discovers she might be nonbinary. This is a good middle-grade book for learning to take up your own space and embrace who you are. Ellen Outside the Lines by AJ Sass - A thirteen-year-old neurodivergent girl who only gets crushes on girls. When a new nonbinary classmate enters her world Ellen questions her binary view of the world. Ellen has to learn to embrace that not everything moves in straight lines. This is our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them, and Us - Insightful and diverse stories that celebrate LGBTQIA+. Celebrate humanity and who we choose to be and love. Each short story is heartwarming and brilliant. Cattywampus by Ash Van Otterloo - a folksy magical book about two preteen girls from rival witch families who accidentally restart an old war. With an intersex character, it exposes the biases they face as well as some honest portrayals of poverty all wrapped up in the magical story. The Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali - A boy who loves history is trying to find out more about past LGBTQ historical figures. Amos works to shed more light on history that we forget and brings life to things like being black or being gay. This book works to make space for the anger and frustration that many feel while offering hope as Amos tries to change the world. Drum Roll Please by Lisa Jenn Bigelow - Melly is a girl away at band camp and she’s put in situations that push her out of her comfort zone. We love that Melly doesn’t let anyone label her and she blooms into her own person through exposure to different music, developing a crush on a fellow camper, and dealing with emotions about her parents. Melly grows in really meaningful ways. Another good musically inspired LGBTQ middle-grade book is In The Key of Us by Mariama J. Lockington. The Science of Being Angry by Nicole Melleby - a deeper dive into the big feelings of an 11-year-old . Her moms don’t always say or do the right things. A middle-grade exploration of feelings, queerness, mental health, and family. Pride Books for Teens and Young Adults Please note: While we encourage embracing differences and providing empathy to those around us regardless of gender or sexual preferences, many of these books have some older themes and trigger warnings attached to many of them. Research accordingly, and if any of those make you uncomfortable, we encourage you to think about what your teen can handle, may be facing or seeing firsthand , or is ready for, and be prepared for the many different conversations these books may spark. Happy reading! Teens and young adults, they want more sophisticated characters. Less in their face moral stories, but more connection and acceptance as they navigate the social waters of high school and beyond. Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould - a book about ghosts, queer girls, and the mystery of a young boy's disappearance. An ominous story where the truth is buried but how long can it stay that way? Another similar book is Burn the Bodies Down about a teen who unravels her family's hidden past. Ophelia After All by Raquel Marie - Ophelia rediscovers herself in this YA contemporary book. A diverse cast of characters and coming of age story that pulls at the heartstrings! The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon - An epic fantasy book with pirates, dragons, magic, and more. It follows 4 main points of view and several LGBTQA+ characters. Horse Barbie by Geena Rocero - A brand new (May 2023) memoir about Geena, a trans pageant queen from the Philippines. This book discusses the risks of being honest, social acceptance, our views on beauty, pageants, and modeling as well as discrimination. Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy - Ramona addresses the complexity of the heart. She thinks she's gay but then she discovers that love can be fluid which is pretty poetic since she's a teenage swimmer. Loveless by Alice Oseman - Georgia doesn't understand why she doesn't have crushes until she discovers the A in LGBTQIA+ and proves that love and connection can come in many forms. Pedro and Daniel by Frederico Erebia - This historical fiction is a story about two Mexican American brothers growing up in the 1970s. Both are gay and neurodivergent but have different struggles in life. You enter a giveaway to win a free copy of this book on Goodreads . All The Things They Said We Couldn't Have by Tasha Oakes-Monger - a story of trans joy and community, but also the serious struggles of transphobia. Gives a light to trans people in a dark world but also can be used to enlighten cis people who want to learn more about being transgender. Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H. - A memoir about a young 14 Mulsim girl who has a crush on her female teacher. She is also grappling with family, displacement, migration, sexuality, and finding her community. In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune - A fantasy book that is a retelling of Pinocchio but with robots and inspired by other stories such as Wizard of Oz and Wall-E. The primary theme is emotions; love, guilt, anxiety, empathy as well as forgiveness, and acceptance. Includes an asexual main character as well as a gay relationship. Fine: a Comic About Gender by Rhea Ewing - short stories and interviews presented in graphic novel style. Focuses on gender roles, relationships, and sexuality while proving that there isn't one right way to look at something and that you are enough. A celebration of the transgender community. Endpapers by Jennifer Savron - Gender identity exploration with a nonbinary main character who finds a gay love letter and is determined to track down its author in hopes it can help her understand and answer questions about herself as well. There are so many good books out there, we had a hard time creating our list. Let us know your favorite picture or chapter books to read during Pride month! Also, check out our Bookworm Bookmarks for helping encourage kids to get reading this summer!

It's The Tortured Poet's Department release week and we're anxiously awaiting Taylor's newest album over here. We've curated this TTPD-inspired gift guide for the Swifites in your life! From typewriters and books to poetry-inspired gifts that your inner tortured poet will enjoy. TTPD Inspired Gift Guide Vintage Style Typewriter - Let's bring back typed, purposeful, letters. This vintage typewriter would make a great gift and I honestly love the mint green color but they have it in other colors as well. Edgar Allen Poet Magnetic Poetry Kit - This is so playful and fun! Feather Quill and Ink Set - I'm getting this to write all my birthday/holiday cards with from now on. Custom Library Stamp Embosser - This is stunning! I want a custom one for my home library. TTPD Sweatshirt - Stay cozy while you rep your TTPD sweatshirt Emily Dickinson Poetry Book - This is a beautiful book of poems by Emily. Candlestick Holders - These "mismatched" candlestick holders make a stunning centerpiece. Journal - for pouring out your heart and soul The Lines Puzzle - Just like the one Taylor displayed at the Spotify library installation. Ceramic Face Flower Vase - It just feels like TTPD Poet Sign - Show everyone a poet lives here with this cute sign. Typewriter Vase - This would make a cute piece on a bookshelf or side table TTPD shirt - We love the style of this tee, black and white feels fitting Writing Dice - These dice are great for writer's block or a fun writing exercise to get the creative juices flowing. Peace Hand - Taylor signified "two" a few times, throwing up this hand symbol at the Grammy's when she announced her new album. This would look cute on a bookshelf or to hold rings and jewlery. Typewriter Prop - The prop is the exact one that Taylor uses to promote her new lyrics Fountain Pen - Write with "pitch black ink" with this fountain pen.

Maybe it's too hot or too cold to play outside. Maybe the parents don't want to deal with the rainy weather and muddy boots. Or you just can't make it to the park today. These indoor toys are great for development, whatever the weather. Play is such an important part of children's learning and development; while these toys are just suggestions, you know your child and their abilities the best. Most of all, have fun exploring, learning, and playing! Best Indoor Toys for Development Indoor Adventures Move your body in a big way with these indoor adventure toys. Great for sensory input , being creative, and calming your nervous system . It depends on your space but could be a fun addition. This pod swing , glowing fort , and climbing toy are great fun! Play tables Explore with your hands with these fun indoor tables. All are great for fine motor skill s and problem solving ! Engage your senses with this sensory table , spark your imagination with this train table , or create a masterpiece with this lego table that can be stored under the sofa! Cuddle toys + Puppets These soft dolls are great for toddlers and can inspire empathy , provide comfort, and help build social emotional skills. Puppets inspire creativity and help with communication by encouraging language and listening skills when they are used to tell stories. I really like these emotion puppets ! This Pet Vet playset helps kids develop empathy and build fine motor skills as they work on the pets. Books + Blocks Reading books helps with verbal skills , communication , and fine motor skills with holding and turning the pages. There are so many books to choose from but you can't go wrong with a first book set . Blocks help with problem-solving and fine motor skills to stack and build different shapes. We like these chunky building blocks and these magnetic blocks Ride on Toys Move your body with these fun toys! Ride-on toys promote coordination, vestibular sense (balance) and gross motor development! Teeter popper , wiggle cars , and ride and push cars like this little classic car will be oh so much fun! Bouncing, Hoping, Jumping Help kids build those gross motor skills , and promote body awareness , core stability , and balance ! Stepping stones , hopping horse , and toddler trampolines are great for getting that extra energy out around the house. Pretend Play Pretend and imitation play helps build those social-emotional connections, role-playing, and problem-solving as they navigate play together! These are some fun finds - This play kitchen blows us away with lights, sounds, a working faucet, and color-changing accessories! And it's literally a steal at under $75! This kids' workbench is a must-have for your little worker! It's interactive and comes with 45 accessories! Kids love playing store with this kids cash register . They can learn names of items as well as count money and of course all the buttons and scanning. Playing store is always a huge hit with kids. Active Learning Throwing games like this space dart board help kids with spacial awareness while they learn about space and science. Boost those cognitive skills with this extra large and extra fun math floor game. These yoga dice help build flexibility, gross motor skills , and body awareness as they build mindfulness. Creative Fun Let kids explore with these creative toys. We love a good art easel for letting kids explore their creativity and imagination and build fine motor skills through painting or drawing. If you need more structured creative play, older kids will enjoy art kits.This walking robot kit from Kiwi Crate, and sewing kit are fun ones for problem solving and fine motor skills . Looking for more toy ideas, check out our Best Toys for Outdoor Play that help development.

Let's face it, dads can be hard to shop for sometimes. I'm sharing my Dad Gifts Shopping Guide with tons of gifts for just about every kind of dad. With 11 different dad categories and over 45 different gift ideas, there is bound to be something for everyone! Gamer dad, check! Dad who is outdoorsy, we've got that! A dad loves to cook, we got some fun stuff for him! Nerdy dads, we rounded up some unique finds! Dad who would rather stay home and chill, yes! Dad Gifts We love all kinds of dads! Shop our gift guide below and be prepared to show Dad just how much he means to you! Dads with a Home Bar Cocktail Smoker Kit - Dad can make his cocktails come to life with this smoking kit for extra smoky flavor. Map Whiskey Glasses - Celebrate Dad with his favorite cities maps etched onto whiskey glasses. Wine Saver - Dad can preserve his wine for days with this airtight stopper for wine bottles. Horn Mug - Viking, Thor, Dad? This horn mug is a unique gift for Dad who likes watching Game of Thrones or Vikings. Dads who Cook Blackstone - He will be the coolest Dad on the block with this fancy new blackstone grill. Perfect for the Dad who likes to entertain big crowds. National Parks Cookbook - Recipes inspired by National Parks will keep Dad on his toes while cooking. Steak Stone Grill Set - Dad can cook up his famous steaks on this hot stone that sears the outside while keeping all the juices inside. Hydroponic Herb Growing Kit - Dad can grow his own herbs for the kitchen with this unique hydroponic kit with a built-in water pump and grow light. Nerdy Dads Smartphone Paper Airplane - Dad can make a paper airplane and then attach it to a mini motor and fly it with his smartphone! The plane charges in just 30 minutes, so the fun starts faster! Build your Own Movie Projector - This 3-d wooden puzzle will be a fun brain teaser for Dad. Once he completes it, he can watch the included film reel because it really plays movies! Color Change Dice and Custom TTRPG Terrain - Is Dad into D&D? Then these will be right up his alley. Dad Jokes Shirt - Dad the master of the Dad Jokes! Let him show it off with this cute graphic shirt. Light Saber Chopsticks - "You are my Father", Star Wars Dads will get a kick out of these glowing chopsticks (and they would make a great stocking stuffer) Gifts for Quality Time with Dad 1 00 Things to Do with Dad poster - This poster is chock full of fun ideas to do with Dad throughout the year! Scratch them off as you go and celebrate the new year all year long! Escape Room in a Box - Stay indoors and try out this fun escape room game! Three different exciting games to play. Pickleball Bag - learn to play a new sport together. Surprise Dad with this adjustable pickleball tote and some group lessons or time at a local pickleball court. Give Stories Not Stuff - This gift box is customizable with an experience voucher for 1-2 people (800 things to choose from) in over 50 countries! Give the gift of an experience. Coffee Dads Whole Bean Coffee Sampler - Bones is a small batch roaster with delicious coffee flavors. This sampler pack is a great place to start. Coffee Bean Grinder - This coffee grinder set has everything Dad will need to grind his own coffee beans at home. Keurig Smart Coffee Maker - Go all out with this coffee maker that is wifi compatible, makes lattes and cappuccinos, and has a built-in milk frother. Temperature Controlling Mug - If Dad is particular about his coffee, this mug keeps it exactly the right temperature, warm, hot, or piping! Thoughtful Gifts for Dads Custom Reel Viewmaster - preserve your memories with Dad, vintage style, with this custom Viewmaster. Creating your own reel with your photos is a creative way to show Dad how much you love him. Personalized Keychain - Turn your child's artwork or handwriting into a personalized keychain Dad can take with him everywhere. Why a Daughter Needs a Dad Book - Sweet and thoughtful gift idea for those girl Dads. Custom Puzzle - Create a puzzle just for Dad with your favorite picture of him and the kid(s). Outdoorsy Dads Hiking Stick and Medallions - This a fun way to inspire Dads to get outdoors and get moving while collecting cool things like a medallion from each National Park. Monocular Telescope for Smartphone - If Dad likes hiking, hunting, or birdwatching this is a super cool gadget! This monocular has a 60 mm lens with 12x zoom. It comes with a smartphone holder to get clear pictures and videos. Man Box - Show Dad he's "the man" with this box full of goodies for the outdoor enthusiast. Survival Kit - Let Dad know "We couldn't survive without you", and Dad can't survive without this cool 17-piece outdoor survival kit. Also, check out our Camping Gift Guide for more ideas for your Outdoorsy Dad! Musical Dads Record Player - Dad is old school and so is this record player. Dad can bring back the good old days with this record player and speakers set. Hit up your local record store to get a vinyl of one of Dad's favorite bands to go with it! Wireless Karaoke Microphone - Encourage Dad to belt out his favorite tunes with this wireless karaoke mic that can Bluetooth stream music and has 6 different voice changers. Vintage Handcrank Music Box - Dads will think this music box is pretty neat when they play the song you write. It comes with a few pre-made songs and blank paper to create your own. Game That Song - A fun and interactive music-themed game that anyone can play! Sporty Dads Stadium Blueprints - Frame the blueprints of his favorite stadium. Perfect to hang in his office or man cave. Couple it with tickets to see his favorite team play and you might become his favorite child! Golf Sensors - Help Dad up his golf game with these sensors for his clubs. Stroke analytics, personalized advice, automatic shot tracking, and more! NFL desktop organizer - Dad can wirelessly charge his phone and keep his desk organized. Stadium Seat Watch - Get Dad a watch made from authentic wooden seats salvaged from iconic MLB ballparks. Homebody Dads Couch Caddy/Tray - Make couch time easier with this all-in-one cup holder, phone charger, and caddy/tray for the couch. Snack Subsc ription Box - Try Treats is a fun, monthly subscription box full of snacks from around the world! Hoodie Blanket - Keep Dad cozy in this oversized hoodie blanket, perfect for chilling out around the house and watching movies. Hammock - Dad can relax in this hammock out in his backyard. Holds up to 400 lbs and comes in a variety of colors! Home Security System - Dad can help keep his family safe with this security system complete with indoor and outdoor cameras. Compatible with Alexa and Google. Gamer Dads Headphones - Dad will enjoy playing with these memory foam headphones with personalizable color lighting. Gaming Keyboard Combo - Dad can take his PC gaming to the next level with this keyboard and mouse combo made just for gamers. Retro Gaming Shirt - Dad is just leveling up, not getting older, in this retro-inspired gamer t-shirt Gaming Storage - Dad can store his controllers and headphones on this cool stand. Lego Pac-man Arcade - Lego is releasing this non-functional gaming system Lego set with a lot of fun retro details. This lego set is brand new, and was just released this Summer! For more gift guide ideas, check out our post about Best Camping Gifts.

We love Jellycats and ever since my daughter was like 3 years old, we've gotten a few bunnies and characters over the past 14 years. I think the first few we got were for their Easter Baskets. I thought it would be fun to assign different Jellycats to different Taylor Swift albums. Each album has an entire collection of Taylor Swift inspired Jellycats, which I think goes perfectly for that album. Taylor Swift inspired Jellycats Bloosom Sage Bunny // Beatrice Butterfly // Fleury Daisy // Horse // Flowers // Smudge Lamb // Little Horse // Bluebell Butterfly Fearless Taylor's Version Jellycats Sun Crossbody Bag // Yellow Duck // Lemon // Brynlee Bee // Fuddlewuddle Lion // Little Dragon Speak Now Taylor's Version Jellycats Lavandar Dragon // Wedding Cake // Diamond Ring // Maya Octopus // Bashful Pegasus // Bashful Lilac Bunny Red Taylor's Version Jellycats Scarlett Bunny // Cheri Cake // LouLou Lovebug // Red Heart Bunny // Heart Crossbody // Bashful Winter Puppy 1989 Taylor's Version Jellycats Birdling Seagull // Bashful Blue Bunny // Ice cream cone // Fluffly Whale // Dusky Blue Bunny // Sandcastle Reputation Jellycats Onyx Dragon // Little snake // Miff Mothman // Storm cloud // Cizi Snake // Ooky Bat // Lover Jellycats Tulip Pink Bunny // Marshmallows // Rainbow Cake // Bashful Flamingo // Love Locks // Sky Dragon // Bashful Unicorn // Folklore Jellycats Disco ball // Bashful Silver Bunny // Snowflake // Christmas Tree Bunny // Silver Bunny Cream Jumper // Hibernating Mole Evermore Jellycats Little Fox // Acorn // Bartholomew Bear // Forest Bear // To Go Coffee // Toffee pupp y // Campfire Midnights Jellycats Stardust bunny // Coffee Cup // Gold Star // Gray kitten // Moon // Snoozling Owl TTPD Jellycats Pippa Black Labrador // Blossom Silver Bunny // Cream Heart // Snow Dragon // Bashful Black and Cream Puppy // Evelyn Swan TLOAS Jellycats Diamond Ring // Bouquet // You may also like some of our other Taylor themed posts .

You're probably here at Craft and Crave for 2 reasons -- you're crafty or you like to cook . We love crafty people and have lots of crafty friends and family. We've rounded up a fun gift guide for crafters, art lovers, and DIY enthusiasts. Gift Guide - Gifts for Crafters mini zen artist board - this board only uses water, once the water dries the drawing disappears. Fun for doodling and getting zen. candle making kit - this soy candle making kit is great for people who like to diy things for their home or as gifts themselves. cut out and collage book - this beautifully illustrated book is full of things to cut out for crafts or scrapbooks. diy book nook - crafty and like to read? How cute is the DIY book nook for your bookshelf? cricut maker 4 bundle - the hardcore crafter will enjoy this cricut bundle set to get them started. Wobbles Kit - If you know someone who wants to learn crochet, this kit is great for beginners. There are lots of animals to choose from too. big magic book - from the best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love this book inspires creative living beyond our own fear that holds us back. yarn bowl - crocheters and knitters would love a bowl to help keep their yarn tidy while they are creating. clay earring kit - for the crafty fashionista who wants to create her own style! XP Pen drawing tablet - the ultimate drawing tablet! For the creatives who like to create digital art! watercolor travel kit - this kit is great for those who like to paint. Perfect for on the go. mini sticker printer - this tiny printer makes the best little stickers for scrapbooking or designers. art dice - stumped on what craft y0u should do next, these art dice help get the juices flowing. Perfect for a stocking stuffer too. flower press - this is a cool flower pressing kit to create art inspired by nature. Great for those crafters who like to make cards and/or garden. fine point markers - for those that like to doodle and get excited for new markers/pens/notebooks painter's cup - so we don't mix it up with our coffee and drink paint water stained glass kit - these butterflies are so pretty and look like a good starting point for a beginner art therapy cards - use these cards to explore your emotions and your artistic side! We recently updated our Gift Guides page if you're looking for more gift ideas! You can see all the gift guides we've created. Also, now that the weather is getting cooler, maybe you want to try your hand at our no-sew blanket ! It's the perfect fall/winter craft.

Valentine's Day is such a fun holiday for me. It's a time to just show the people you love, that you love them! These Valentine Watercolor Lover-inspired Cookies are a beautiful and sweet way to show adoration for your Valentine, Galentine, or besties! Ready to decorate your cookies? Jump to Hardening Icing or Watercolor Cookies technique . Start with your favorite sugar cookie. I used a package mix and followed the directions to make cut-out cookies. I rolled them out and cut them out using a heart-shaped cookie cutter for Valentine’s Day. No judgment here if you find store-bought sugar cookies easier. The fun part of these cookies is the pretty watercolor icing. I mean, just look at that gorgeous ombre design! Ok, let's start on how to make them. The hardening cookie icing creates a smooth, hard base for you to watercolor on. I used to think this was a hard trick to master, but after trying my hand at this simple frosting, I realized how easy it is! Hardening Cookie Icing - 1 batch 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon light corn syrup You will also need: plastic baggie or piping bag toothpick bowls and spoons scissors if you are using a plastic baggie In a medium bowl, mix together the 3 ingredients until smooth. I make 2 batches of this icing for my cookies. The first batch has a little bit less milk, more like the consistency of toothpaste. I put it in a plastic baggie (or piping bag if you want to be fancy) and cut the tip off. I use that batch to create the outline of my cookie. For the second batch, I made it just a bit more fluid, so that it “floods” the outline of the cookie and creates a nice smooth frosting. Just add a tiny bit more milk until you like the consistency of it. Repeat the same step of adding it to a baggie with the tip cut off. Squeeze it onto your cookie. Use the toothpick to pop any bubbles and help spread the icing so that it covers the cookie. NOTE: I let my cookies sit for about an hour to harden before I painted them to make sure it was fully hardened. Now, for the fun part! Let’s “watercolor” paint our cookies. Once your icing is hard, create your watercolors using food coloring and clear vanilla extract. I used both liquid and gel food coloring and both worked fine. Lover Watercolor Cookies Food coloring (gel or drops) Clear vanilla extract food safe paintbrush clean paint pallette gold sprinkles (optional) In a small dish or new paint palette mix together a few drops of food coloring with your clear vanilla extract. I created a variety of shades using red and pink with different ratios of vanilla extract. Then, paint your cookies with a clean, new paintbrush. Do not use a craft paintbrush for this. Have fun playing around with different designs. I found I liked giving my cookie a wash of clear vanilla extract before adding my colors. This allowed the colors to bleed together differently, giving it an even more watercolor look. I created unique ombre designs with my cookies but you can do whatever looks pleasing to you. Play around with different amounts of food coloring and vanilla extract to create pretty patterns. I even added some gold sprinkles to a few cookies for some texture and glam. Be sure to check out our other Valentine's Day posts. This page will be updated as we continue to add more fun ideas!