Last week we shared the Valentine's Day Treat Boxes that we are taking to our preschool and elementary teachers this year. Since the input of middle school teachers to our holiday-gift-planning, we modified the treat box a little to accommodate both more teachers and Burke's carrying-space and came …
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DIY valentine’s day treat boxes
My affection for Valentine's Day is well documented around here- any day to remind people of your care for them is my favorite. And I LOVE treat boxes, gift baskets, cookie boxes as well. So this little combo- DIY treat boxes (ok, technically cookie tins) that are brimming with red and pink …
coziest fall gift basket
Even though fall is not right now in New Zealand, we do celebrate Thanksgiving from across the ocean (and we are even hosting this year)! And even though there isn't really much 'cozy factor' about the beginning of summer in New Zealand, there is something about seeing November on the calendar …
50+ tried-and-true ideas for the BEST favorite things gift basket
A couple weeks ago, it was a friend's birthday here in NZ. And I had SO much fun putting together a "Favorite Things" gift basket for her. (It's funny- I always make the mistake of assuming our kiwi friends have heard of/know about all our favorite things. But turns out, many of these items …
DIY harry potter gift basket (and tons of HP gift ideas)
It's so fun- this year Harry Potter's birthday (July 31) coincides almost exactly with one of Burke's best mate's birthdays. And his friend LOVES Harry Potter (and is a Ravenclaw)! So, no brainer- we put together this Ravenclaw-themed Harry Potter Gift Basket as a birthday gift. Burke …
father’s day gift basket
(A Father's Day gift basket filled with gift-for-guys ideas) I am a huge 'gift person' (I LOVE LOVE LOVE putting together gifts!), but I will be the first to admit that I am often stumped when it comes to gifts for Adam, my dad, my brother and my brother-in-laws. Gifts for guys are just …