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In the mood for Pumpkin Spice

This post is sponsored by Whole Foods Market

Even though I’m part of the “Why can’t it be summer forever?” camp, the one consolation for fall is there are so many seasonal flavors that enjoy eating! For starters, I’m a hardcore pumpkin spice lover. Whole Foods Market just released their Whole Foods Market 365 Exclusive Brand Products for fall. I was happy to see that several pumpkin spice products made the list, as well as some other great seasonal classics like cardamom, apple and maple.

Here’s what I’ll be stocking up on at Whole Foods this fall…

Why Buying Mom a Vacuum for Mother’s Day Might Just Be the Perfect Gift

All jokes and stereotypes aside, a vacuum is truly the best mother’s day gift money can buy. The catch? It’s a robot vacuum that will mop and clean on its own while mom has more time to spend with you!

Can you believe it’s been a year since you’ve searched long and hard to find that perfect gift for that perfect woman?! This year I’ve found the gift that actually keeps on giving. Everyone says that about pretty much every gift, but I actually mean it.

The secret to the perfect Mother’s Day gift?… Read More »

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019

Mother’s Day is this Sunday so it’s time to get your act together! I put together this little gift guide to give you ideas for what to get your mom, grandma, or someone special who helped raise you this year! Even though only four products made the cut, there’s a little something here for all kinds of moms! It includes a pampering gift set, fitness ideas, custom art, and even something for the eco-conscious mom who wants to make a positive impact in the lives of other artisans. If you tend to be a last minute gift giver, a few are even available on Amazon prime meaning you can get them before the weekend!

Read on for the gift guide…

Our 2018 Holiday Letter

Thanks for stopping by for our annual holiday newsletter! I say this every year, but 2018 flew by. What a whirlwind of work, travel and life!

Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List

They say that good things come in small packages and these stocking stuffers prove it. Whether you need a thoughtful gesture for an awesome coworker or a delicate piece of jewelry for that someone special, you’ll find it all here!

Just like my Holiday Gift Guide, everything in this guide has been personally used and tested by me. I wanted to make sure you’d really love everything here.

Read on for my favorite stocking stuffers tomorrow and catch my Holiday Gift Guide here!

Holiday Gift Guide – Get them What They’ll Love This Year

Get them something they’ll actually love this year! My holiday gift guide has something for everyone on your list and for all budgets.

I’ve been working on this holiday gift guide for months and I’m so proud and excited to share it with you!

Everything on this guide has been personally used and tested by me. You’re getting my honest opinion about the quality and usefulness of every product on my list. Many of the products have a social component, whether it’s supporting breast cancer research, or empowering international victims of sexual exploitation. There’s truly something for everyone here.

Read on for my holiday gift guide and stay tuned for stocking stuffers tomorrow!