Annie Murlowski

Velcro and elastic make putting shoes on easy, even with a wiggly toddler and Mom will love receiving a gift that growing kids really need. For holiday gifts for kids the 12oz Grip-n-Gulp is the perfect introduction to water bottle use. I know how much parents appreciate useful gifts so in addition to finding something fun for kids to play with, I like to seek out things that can make everyone’s life a little bit easier. In Colorado we have an amazing store called Beyond the Blackboard, run by a family of educators who are dedicated to knowing what toys will keep your crew entertained and educated [even during stay-at-home orders]. Beyond the Blackboard has an online store you can browse, but if you are an Aunt or Uncle buying gift

Since I try to decorate the entire house the weekend after Thanksgiving I need decorations that are easy to put up and store throughout the year. I love faux plants that are easy to store throughout the year and look good without paying attention to water and care. Designed to look like olive greenery, the Olive with Berries Artificial Wreath adds the perfect touch of holiday cheer. I love that this fun colorful piece will last and be able to add a pop of color to our home year after year.

Mega Holiday Gift Guide was a fun project with over 30 bloggers and instagrammers showcasing our favorite gift ideas! That’s exactly what the mega holiday guide is, the perfect catalogue for ‘leaving’ in plain sight with your holiday wish list stacked on top. For now, check out the Mega Holiday Guide and let me know what is on your holiday wish list this year in the comments! Enter the 2020 Holiday Guide Giveaway for your chance to win a $100 visa gift card to make shopping for gifts that much easier.

Even if you can’t eat together as a group it’s still possible to enjoy Grandma’s stuffing recipe, an Aunt’s Famous Apple Pie – and let’s be real Costco’s Pumpkin Pie. You can use a Shared Google Doc to allow everyone to type and collaborate together or designate a single family member to recipe photographs of everyone’s handwritten recipes. It’s still possible to create a face-to-face holiday without another virtual meeting. Tribute isn’t free, but starting at $25 it’s a great way to create a new family tradition.