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Y'all it's almost Christmas! Time to wrap up our last minute shopping. The last thing I usually buy for is stocking stuffers. I love a good unique stocking stuffer. I like to challenge myself each year to get fun personal stocking gifts for my family and sometimes my friends. We are sharing stocking stuffers for everyone on your list! And for more Holiday shopping, check out our Holiday Shopping Guide page. Stocking Stuffers for Everyone : kids tweens/teens women men Skip ahead to what you want. Click on the link above to jump to the category you are shopping for!! Stocking Stuffers for Kids Sound Lollipop  - these sound lollipops might be the hottest trend thanks to tiktok this year. Using bone conduction you can hear a song while you enjoy a sucker! Pretty creative and yes we think kids and teens will enjoy these! Twistable crayons - these no peel crayons are less likely to break when coloring. The 50 count gives you a lot of colors for lots of creating! Warmies - a heatable stuffy for snuggling at night! Slightly weighted with a soft lavender scent to help promote regulation and calmness. Nee Doh - super squishy sensory cube that goes back to its original shape quickly and has a fun texture. Lego Mini Christmas Tree - we adore this mini lego tabletop tree for Christmas! Murdle puzzle book - humorous mini mystery puzzles that help you figure out who, what, when and why! Digital character watch - kids love watches and these have the cutest characters with easy to read digital windows. Pack of baseballs - sporty kids will enjoy getting a new pack of baseballs to hit in the park! Ms Rachel Herbie cuddle doll - we can't forget the littlest of kids. This soft and snuggly Ms Rachel Herbie monster makes the perfect stocking stuffer. Mini library of board books - encourage that love of reading early with their very own little board books mini library. 10 board books with watercolor pictures and everyday words to build their vocabulary. Card holders - it's hard to learn to hold playing cards for little hands. These card holders make it easy so they can start joining in the family game nights . Slingshot mini kites - let's play outdoors and have some fun flying these mini slingshot kites! Easy to launch with fun designs these kites come in a pack of 6 or 8. Road tape - for the kids that like cars these road tape can turn any floor or surface into a road for driving. 30 feet of no residue road to drive their little cars on. Wikki Stix - these mess free stix make the perfect no-screen activity for on the go. Parents can throw them in their bag for easy and creative play. Santa bubble wand - two of kids favorite things, Santa and bubbles. This bubble wand fills the air with bubbles and holiday music! Kidnoculars - this first binoculars are perfect to encourage those little scientist to explore the world around them. Extra large eye pieces and set focus. Pizza party game - roll the dice and complete a slice. A fun dice game for a two player game. Slinky - take it back to old school toys with this classic slinky. Kids will love learning to walk it down the stairs. Pop it fidget toy - fidget spinner with pop its for sensory fun. Comes in set of three different spinners. Glow stars - these cosmic stars will light up their room at night. With over 100 stars that are easy to stick on and glow at night! Stocking Stuffers for Tweens and Teens Rose Stanley straw covers  - these cute roses keep your drink from spilling and germs out. They fit most size Stanley cups. Photo string lights - add some ambiance to their room with these string lights that you can clip pictures too. Comes with 16 or 33 feet of lights. Lego flowers  - Lego for the tween or teen. These roses are a fun stocking stuffer. There are other flowers to choose from as well. The sunflower is also cute! Cloud heating pad  - this cuddly cloud makes a great heating pad gift for teens to relax at the end of the night. car air freshener  - these cute daisy flowers are a fun stocking stuffer for teens that are driving. Small Jellycat - a small Jellycat like this croissant make a cute stocking stuffer to cuddle and collect! Capybara iWatch Charging Dock  - how cute is this capybara watch charger. Compatible with most apple watches. Metallic Markers  - got a creative teen or tween, these metallic markers are great for a variety of surfaces. Sound Lollipop  - these sound lollipops might be the hottest trend thanks to tiktok this year. Using bone conduction you can hear a song while you enjoy a sucker! Pretty creative. Positive Potato  - these positive potatoes come with 60 inspirational or motivation quotes to help your tween/teen get through their day. Monopoly Deal Game  - a cute travel game that can be played in 15 minutes. Collect three property sets to win and do fun actions like "it's your birthday" to rent or steal properties from other players. Light up Chopsticks  - These light saber chopsticks would be a fun way to elevate those ramen meals! This pack comes with 2 pairs both red and blue. Memory Game  - this handheld electronic game will be a great brain teaser puzzle. Teens will have to track colors and patterns to move up levels. Sun art kit  - create different patterns and designs with this sun art kit. You can use it with an indoor light source as well. Light up Stanley handle  - this led light up handle can be customized to your color choice and even dances to beats of music. Six Seven book - little activity full of 6/7 puzzles, games, and brain-rot brilliance. Animal Face masks - This 6 pack of cute animal face masks can be separated to cover multiple kids or friends. Made with soft cotton and lavender and protein extract that soothe those teen/tween breakouts. Stranger Things Book  - Choose your own adventure in this Stranger Thing book with over 25 different endings for the beloved characters. Thumbs up phone stand  - these flexible thumbs can rotate 360 to hold your phone in vertical or horizonal positions. Boxing reflex ball  - This ball headband is great for gaining hand/eye coordination. You can even track your progress in the app! Stocking Stuffers for Him sneaker eraser  - Keep your kicks looking fresh with these little sneaker cleaner erasers. Just add water and keep those shoes looking top notch. Game  controller knobs  - upgrade his controller with these grippy knobs to increase accuracy and comfort while he games. Book  of unusual knowledge  - this book is quirky and fun for the guy who likes knowing random facts. Magical flame color packets   - These color packs make your fire pit magical with colors that burn for 1 hour. keyboard brush  - one side has a soft brush to keep dust and debris off your keyboard and the other has a microfiber pad to remove fingerprints and smudges from screens. mini wordle book  - remember when wordle was all the rage? You can bring that back with this 500 wordle puzzle book he can do anytime. multipurpose snowflake tool  - this 18 in 1 tool is perfect for his keys. Made of stainless steel and a large variety of different tools in a clever snowflake design. team license plate cover  - let him show of his favorite team with a custom team license plate cover. These fit perfectly in most stockings too! Foot massage roller  - help him ease those aching feet at the end of a long day with this foot massager roller. Visor holder for glasses  - this sunglasses clip will help keep his sunglasses where he always can find them. Whiskey stones  - keep his whiskey from being watered down with this whiskey stones that are a great addition to his bar. Multitool Pliers  - these pliers are a great tool for the guy who has everything. They make a great camping or backpacking item. Ultrathin wallet  - slim and modern, these wallets are the perfect size for pockets and stockings. Car  cleaning gel  - this gel gets in all the nitty gritty places that you can't get when you're cleaning your car. Toilet timer - functional or gag gift? This funny timer seen on Shark Tank gets the message across in 5 minutes. Touch screen gloves  - keep his hands warm when he's out and about, but the fingertips still allow for texting. Perfect for winter. Sauce holders  - these sauce holders will keep his sauce from spilling. Easy to clip into air vents for easy access while driving. Portable bluetooth speaker  - on the go, high quality audio for music lovers. With dynamic bass and a charge that lasts up to 30 hours. Shaving patch  - transparent and easy to use these stickers cover those pesky little nicks he gets from shaving. Mike's hot honey  - does he like a little spice in his food? Get this hot honey for your hot honey! Stocking Stuffers for Her silk pillowcase  - silk pillowcases reduce friction on hair and delicate face skin. Also helps keep your pillow cool. towel wristbands  - a pet peeve when washing your face is when the water runs down your arms. These towel wristbands are easy to use and keeps the water from going everywhere. Shower Steamers  - Add some extra relaxation to the shower experience by turning into a spa like break with these aromatic shower steamers. Portable Label Maker  - If she likes to stay organized you can't go wrong with this portable label maker. Hand Cream  - keep this little hand cream in your purse, on your desk, or by your bed for hydration any time you want. Ink Tracing Coloring Book  - a unique take on a coloring book. Tracing lines to create intricate ink pictures. Lymphatic Face Brush  - this soft brush is great for lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness, helps improve blood circulation and reduces double chins. Collagen face masks  - a deep mask with concentrated serums for pore minimization, plumping, and giving the user glowing and luminous skin. Plant support hooks  - help stabilize those drooping leaves or baby shoots with this cute little plant support hook gadget. Silver cleaner for jewelry  - help keep those silver pieces looking their best with this silver jewelry cleaner. Especially nice if you pair it with some silver jewelry under the tree! Pearl bow clip  - this cute dainty pearl clip will look great to pin her hair out of her face. Perfect for work or a date night out. Rechargeable hand warmers  - keep her hands warm with these rechargeable hand warmers. Slim but stylish with 14 hours of heating that provides all day warmth. Espresso martini instant cocktails  - cute little sachets for mocktails or cocktails in under 1 minute! Low calorie, low sugar, and women owned! Nail polish holder  - the perfect addition to her at home nail salon that keeps polish from tipping or spilling. Affirmations for a badass  - 100 daily motivation cards for women. With self care, inspirational, funny, or empowering words on them to uplift the badass who might need a reminder here or there. Glass mug with lid  - this pretty little glass mug with be great for her morning coffee or tea and comes with this adorable spoon too. Purse cleaning bal l  - This clever ball collects the crumbs and lint that collect in the bottom of your purse keeping it clean and tidy. Honey pot lip mask  - keep your lip moisturized and soft with this cute little honey pot of lip mask Pearl flower choker  - These dainty pearl flowers would make a pretty necklace to add to her collection. Foot massager  - Help mom get the knots out of those tired feet with this massager roller for heel pain and arch massage.

This is my go-to cookie recipe for making cut out sugar cookies. We make these cut out sugar cookies every year to decorate and set out for Santa. They keep their shape when you bake them and are just the right texture. I'm also sharing my icing recipe to make pretty frosting on top that hardens! Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe Makes about 12-18 cookies depending on size. Wet ingredients: 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Dry ingredients: 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder pinch of salt Tools - Christmas cookie cutters , stand mixer Directions: Preheat your oven to 350 F Mix together the wet ingredients in a bowl with mixer or stand mixer (butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla). Mix until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder). Slowly add in your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients bowl, mixing while adding. You can place the dough in the fridge wrapped in saran wrap for about 30 minutes to help roll it out if needed but I often don't unless the kids are taking a while and need to make it firmer. Flour your work surface and rolling pin and roll out your dough until about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Place on non stick pan as you cut them out. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly browning around the edges. Let sit on pan for 1-2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Once cooled, decorate as desired. Cookie Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 tablespoon milk vanilla if desired 1. In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, corn syrup, and milk. You can add a small splash of vanilla if you would like but it's not needed, it's a very sweet icing. 2. You can make two batches of this to frost these cookies. I make 1 batch like this and put in a plastic baggie and cut the tip off to outline the cookies. The second batch, I make a little bit thinner by adding a splash more milk. Once you outline your cookie you can "fill it in" with this second batch of frosting. ' This frosting is great for making a smooth hard icing for the cookies but you can still add sprinkles or other icing as desired as you are decorating. Check out what book I paired these cookies with in my December Books and Bakes post.

We have rounded up lots of Gifts for Mom in this shopping guide. Whether you're looking for Christmas gifts, birthday surprises, or a Mother's Day gift, we've got something for all the moms out there. Whether she's into travel, glam, or wants some self care, we've got lots of ideas! We know each mom is special and unique so we curated gifts for mom based on her likes and hobbies. Maybe she is a Swiftie mom or likes to garden? We have 9 different themed mini gift guides to shop with over 45 unique gift ideas, you're sure to find something you love for Mom this Mother's Day! Gifts for Moms Gifts for Moms Who Garden Garden tool kit - This 9-piece kit is great for moms who like to spend time out in the garden. Propagation Station - Look how cute this propagation station is! It can also double as a bud vase. Smart Bird Feeder - Birdfy has a few different bird feeders that can connect to your phone and provide video and photos as well as bird identification. Will mom like the bird feeder or hummingbird feeder? Window Herb Garden - If mom likes to cook and garden this is a great gift to combine them both. Mom can grow her own herbs to use in the kitchen. Butterfly Stakes - Three pretty butterflies to adore Mom's garden with this Spring/Summer. Sunhat - Keep mom cool and shaded in this wide-brimmed sunhat with SPF Gifts for Swiftie Moms Mom Era Shirt - Perfect for the Swiftie Mom! Taylor Made Eye Kit - Path McGrath released a Taylor Made Eye kit so you can do your eye makeup like Taylor. Also, check out their lip kit too! Record Car Freshener - How cute is this car freshener that looks like a record player with mini TS records?!! TV rug - It's true, in this house, we listen to Taylor's Version Taylor Affirmations - Give mom some positive affirmations straight from Taylor's lyrics For more like these, check out our Swiftie Gift Guide ! Gifts for Disney Moms Disney Tumbler - Yes, it's dishwasher safe. You know Mom will ask. This Tumbler has all the things we love and it's Disney! Disney Fleece Lounge Hoodie - Keep mom cozy as she scrolls her Disney IG reels in this fleece lounge hoodie. Disney Drinks Recipe Book - Mom can make Disney-inspired drinks at home with this unofficial recipe book. Lego Stitch - Look at how cute Stitch is in this new Lego kit released this Spring! Minnie Earrings - These are cute for a day at the parks or a day driving kids around to school and activities! Looking for more? We shared a Gifts for Disney Lovers gift guide! Gifts to Pamper Mom Face Sculpting Tool - This seven-in-one face massager has red light therapy and can help pamper mom's face. Reduce puffiness, clear pores, and soothe your face as you give yourself a mini facial! Smart Goggles - These Bluetooth eye goggles help reduce migraines and promote better sleep. With its heated eye pads and face massager this is sure to help mom relax and reset. Loungewear - There is nothing like taking off your "outside" clothes and slipping into something cozy. This loungewear set screams "comfy". Bathbomb set - Help mom melt away her worries with this cute set of scented bath bombs. Heated Back Massager - Pamper mom with this cordless back massager. Pamper Kit - This kit has everything mom will need to pamper herself for at least 15 minutes. Gifts for Quality Time with Mom Pickleball set - Learn a new sport with Mom this year. Gift mom a pickleball set and sign you and her up for lessons to spend time together. Things to do with mom cards - These scratch-off cards are a fun way to spend quality time with mom! Mystery Board Game - Death by Chocolate sounds like a fun mystery board game to play with older kiddos. Candle-Making Kit - Do a fun craft or activity together. Mom may like making candles with you. She will think of you every time she burns it Thoughtful Gifts for Mom Smartphone printer - This mini printer can print directly from iOS or Android. Perfect for the moms who want physical copies of photos to frame and not just in their phones. Memory Journal - Only one line a day, perfect for busy moms who are in the thick of it but want to remember the sweet little moments. Bracelet - This is more than just a simple bracelet, this bracelet contains a picture of you and Mom doing something fun. Capture a memory and preserve it in this custom bracelet for mom to wear! What I love about Mom Book - This book is a thoughtful way to tell Mom all the ways you love her! Another thoughtful gift idea is our DIY Book Bouquet . Perfect for the mom who likes to read in her free time. Gifts for the Glam Mom Kendra Scott Layered Opal Necklace - This is a beautiful piece of jewelry with a pretty opal stone. Wave Bracelet - We all know that sometimes parenting is hard and we have to roll with the ebbs and flows of motherhood. This sweet wave bracelet reminds Mom that we love that she is there for all of it. Chanel perfume - Chanel No 5 is one of the most iconic and beloved perfumes out there and for good reason. Lange Hair Tool - This 2 in 1 tool is a straightener and curling iron in one with cooling air vents that lock in the style for all-day wear! Ray Ban Sunglasses - She'll be the coolest mom at the school pickup line in her new sunnies! Gifts for the Busy Moms Smart Ring - Take mom's fitness tracking to the next level with this rose gold Oura smart ring. It monitors over 20 different biometrics while she's on the go. Skylight Calendar - Help mom stay organized with this Skylight smart calendar with a touch screen and interactive display. Audible Subscription - If you're like me you want to read but just don't have the time to sit down and read a physical book as often as I would like. Massage Giftcard - Busy moms get tired and don't always make time for themselves but I bet if you gift mom with a massage she WILL use it! Gourmet Coffee of the Month Club - Keep mom fueled up for her busy life with this coffee club that delivers gourmet coffee right to her door. Gifts for Moms Who Travel Passport Holder - This can hold passports, important documents, change, and even her phone! Weekend Travel Bag Set - This bag and toiletry bag are perfect for weekend getaways. It comes in a variety of fun colors! Might as well get one for yourself too! Travel Pillow - Unless you get upgraded on flights it can be hard to sleep. This is one of the highest-rated travel pillows out there! Travel Map - This deluxe travel map helps you keep track of places you've been or want to go! Portable Charger - Perfect for any kind of travel, this portable charger can go with you and keep you connected. We like that it can even be charged by the sun! Jewelry case - Get this personalized jewelry case so mom can keep her jewelry organized on her trip. Don't want to spend a lot, you can always make Mom breakfast or cook dinner for her! Want to plan ahead for Father's Day? Be sure to check out our Father's Day Gift Guide for tons of ideas!

This idea came to me when I was looking for a last-minute white elephant gift for a coworker last year, fun cookbooks add some creativity to the kitchen! We love to get creative in the kitchen and a good cookbook can add some inspiration and fun to your cooking. Whether you are looking for a gift for a friend or coworker, we have rounded up a variety of fun themed cookbooks so there is something for everyone on your list. I'm trying to decide which one I want to bring to our office white elephant exchange. Throw in some themed tea towels or baking supplies like a whisk or cookie cutters and it makes a fun gift idea! Fun Themed Cookbooks Wednesday Cookbook - dark culinary delights from Nevermore Academy, pictures for every recipe! Vegetarian and Pescatarian options as well. Studio Ghibli Cookbook - Recipes from all the classics like Ponyo, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and more! Beginners and seasoned chefs alike enjoy this cookbook. Crook to Cook Snoop Dogg Cookbook - #1 NYT best seller with 50 recipes including soul food favorites. Disney Parks Cookbook - These 100 Disney recipes help you experience the magic of the parks in your kitchen. We have this one and shared the Cheshire Cat Tails recipe on the blog, check it out for a sneak peek at what the recipes are like. Friends Cookbook - From Rache's Trifle to Joey's milk you can chew, this recipe book contains over 100 recipes for Friends fans! Nightmare Before Christmas Baking Cookbook - Bake up some delicious treats inspired by Oogie Boogie, Sally and Jack Skellington with over 50 baking recipes to choose from. The Bob's Burger Burger Book - If you're a fan of the "burger of the day" from Bob's Burgers you'll love these real recipes for joke burgers. Gilmore Girls Cookbook - A variety of Gilmore inspired recipes that will make you feel like you are at the Dragonfly Inn from starters, cocktails, mains and desserts you'll find something fun to cook up! Serial Killer Cookbook - Love true crime? You'll die for these serial killer facts and last meal recipes of actual serial killers. Dungeon Meister Cookbook - Feed all the gamers at the table with these fun finger foods and easy to share plates with fun names like "healing words" and "dragon on a stick". Harry Potter Cookbook - Cook up a feast fit for Hogwarts with this cookbook. Looking for more Harry Potter Recipes - try our Butterbeer Milkshake or Butterbeer Cookies (not affiliated with the cookbook). Bluey and Bingo Fancy Restaurant Cookbook - This is a fun one for the kids who like Bluey and want to help in the kitchen. 13 recipes in a spiral bound lay flat book. Add some Bluey aprons and it's a great gift for a family! Five Nights at Freddy's Cookbook - These are some creepy good recipes that are inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's game/movie. A good find for tweens and teens. Great British Bakeoff Favorite Flavors - If you're obsessed with the Great British Bake Off you'll be obsessed with this cookbook too. From the official chefs, lots of baking magic to create at home. Eat Like A Rockstar Cookbook -Over 100 recipes from legendary rockstars over a variety of genres. like pop, rock, and country, there is something for everyone. Perfect for the music lover in your life. Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook - Cowabunga! You can bring your favorite Ninja Turtle's pizza recipes to life. From old school classics to dessert pizzas, these recipes will make any turtle loving fan go crazy!

If you know me, you know I have quite a collection of Christmas mugs. I love displaying them, making the kids hot cocoa in them, and drinking my morning coffee in them. It's just something tangible and festive that I can use daily and enjoy during the Christmas season. I'm always on the lookout for new cute mugs to add to my collection. I've rounded up several Festive Christmas Mugs for the season. These also make great coworker, neighbor, and teacher gifts. Tuck inside some of your favorite hot cocoa, some candy, or something small like lip gloss or gift cards, and it makes a fun small gift to give away! Festive Christmas Mugs Santa Face Mugs Tree Mug Merry and Bright Mug Snoopy Mug Gingerbread Houses Mug Spode Christmas Tree  Mug Embossed Reindeer Mugs National Lampoon Mug Embossed Snow Mug Candy Cane Mug Nutcracker Ballet Mug Snowman Mug Plaid Mug Nativity Mug Gingerbread Mug Noel Mug Elf Mug Vintage Santa Face Mug Be a Griswold Mug Christmas Village Mug North Pole Hot Chocolate Which Christmas mug would be your favorite? I'm a sucker for the Santa face and creative-shaped ones, but I adore them all! Head over to our Christmas page to see all things Christmas related - recipes, crafts, gift guides, and more!

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.