gift guide

  • Preschool Gift Guide 2022

    What to buy a Preschooler for Christmas in 2022

    Preschool is when gift giving really starts to feel like a challenge – preschoolers have opinions, lots of them, and they aren’t afraid to tell you what they think of your gift! This is also when children’s preferences become really strong, they know what characters and activities they like, they know which sweater is too itchy, and how many of a specific toy they already have. So what do you get a preschooler for Christmas??? Picking out a gift for a preschooler often requires knowing what they like, which is hard because this changes daily. There are some ideas that are universal though! That’s what I have for you today…

  • Christmas gifts for infants 2022

    Infant Gift Guide 2022

    Gift guides are my favorite posts of the year! Working with little ones means that we’re tuned into what they like, want, and need – and that makes us an excellent resource for anyone who is shopping for those little ones this year. Here are some of my favorite choices for infants, they’re so hard to buy for but choosing the best Christmas gifts for the infants in your life can feel like a real win! Just a reminder, these are affiliate links and I do receive a percentage of the sales, BUT I also truly love and support these products. If you’re looking for a gift that will help…

  • Personalized Puzzles

    One of my good friends started her own little tradition.  Every time she goes to a child’s first birthday party, she gets them one of these personalized name puzzles from Fat Brain Toys.  I absolutely love this idea! Each child receives a gift that is uniquely their own, and I can’t tell you how many children have learned to spell their names because they play with their puzzles so often.  The best part is that the buyer types in the child’s name, and then Fat Brain Toys creates it from that custom order – so there is no hunting down a name only to find that it doesn’t come in…

  • Favorite Things – Preschool Teacher Edition 2017

    Every year I play Oprah and share some of my all time favorite things from the past year.  The idea is that any of these items would make an incredible gift for the teacher in your life. Whether you’re shopping for a co-worker, a family member, or your child’s teacher, here are some fun ideas ** All links are affiliates** Bow Earrings – My favorite thing about these earrings is that they can be dressy or casual, they literally work with every outfit.  I have them in gold and silver and they get worn often! Happy Planner – A good planner is a must for any teacher. The best thing…

  • Preschool Gift Guide 2017

    It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective.  I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again.  Here’s what I recommend for Preschoolers, I’m giving a lot of these items as gifts this year! **All links are affiliates** Janod Magnetibooks – I want to play with these! The books come in a variety…

  • Toddler Gift Guide 2017

    It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective.  I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again.  Here’s what I recommend for Toddlers, I’m giving a lot of these items as gifts this year! **All links are affiliates** Oakiwear Rainboots – Practical is not always fun, but Oakiwear rainboots are definitely fun. They…

  • Infant Gift Guide 2017

    It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective.  I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again.  Here’s what I recommend for infants, in fact, my daughter is getting a lot of these items this year! **All links are affiliates** Sassy Look Photo Book – This photo album was specifically designed for little…