After a year of working on the guest bath off and on, it's complete and we couldn't be more thrilled! The main culprit of the delay was...you guessed it- paint! Initially I chose a pretty muddied pink color and while I loved it, I knew almost immediately that it wasn't right for the guest bath. To add insult to injury, it sort of made me hate the DIY harlequin floors. Once I admitted that I couldn't live with it and started over, everything changed. Here's the lesson- small windowless bathrooms don't need light paint. They need depth. Here's the guest bath, start to finish!
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I love curating gift guides but it's a special challenge when you're shopping for a man of simple pleasures. Joe is such a content guy who has a few things he thoroughly enjoys (bourbon and Jujitsu to name a couple). He doesn't collect shoes, tech gadgets, or sports paraphernalia. So what do we do for our easy-to-please husbands or dads? Well first of all, experiences are super fun! And now that I think of it, I should write a post on that. But other than that, I love upgrading things he already has. You know- the 12 year old worn out baseball cap or the ratty toiletry case. That said, this father's day gift guide has something for everyone- the active dad, the cook, the stylish dad and more and the best part? It starts at just $14.95. Ok, let's get into these gift ideas for Father's Day!
Can you believe Easter is just around the corner?! I've rounded up a bunch of fun Easter basket fillers for your kids, but a caveat: Turns out the gift guides are growing up along with my kids so these gifts are geared toward older kids and teens. I've shared a quick note about each item- many of which we have- in the list below and included an asterik for items under $10. There are definitely items on both lists that are gender neutral so make sure to peruse them both! Oh and update- I added a few more gift guide links at the bottom of the post, including all of the things we *actually* bought.
Easter Basket Fillers for Big Kid and Teens Boys:
* Denotes UNDER $10!
*Jack Links x Mr. Beast Beef Sticks. $8.99. NGL, Dax is a sucker for Mr. Beast branding. Luckily the products tend to be high quality. I put them in his Valentine's Day basket and he ate 'em up!
*Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy Seal Way. $9.99. Dax loves this series! We found him in his room doing push ups after reading book 1 and that was enough for us. And we're super excited that it's being adapted into a move starring Chris Pratt.
Rechargeable Book Light. $12.99. Dax recently asked for a book light. This one looks sleek and is well reviewed.
*Perfectly Logical. Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles for Smart Kids. $6.14. I love to add a book or something educational to their baskets. This one looks fun. I ordered it- I'll report back!
Kawaii Airpod Case. $14.99. All of my kids have a version of these- super fun and unique.
Shark Slippers. $29.95. The kids loved their shark slides so when I saw these I had to add them to the list. So cute and fun!
*Magnetic Fidget Toy. $9.99. Ok at first I thought these were overpriced until I read the reviews. Many fidgets fall apart almost instantly but these seem to be well made. I ordered these too so I'll report back!
Rectangular Polarized Sports Glasses. $16.99. These sporty glasses come in tons of color combos.
Butterfly Knife/Balisong Trainer. $15.99. This was probably one of Dax's favorite Christmas gifts. It's a fun hobby and one they can take anywhere. Dax watched tutorials on YouTube to learn the tricks. It's funny to watch other boys or teens watch when we're out and he's using it.
Crocs Unisex Clogs. $32.95. The feeling you get when they choose a color and it's priced lower than the others AND a color you also like. Win/Win. Dax doesn't love flip flops so Crocs it is.
Men's Swim Trunks with Compression Liner. $26.39. These come in tons of fun patterns. They're men trunks but run small- suitable for bigger boys/teens. (Dax wears a medium in these and an XXL in boys).
*Squishy Carrot. $9.99. (Or $5.99 if you can find it in stock here). These big squishies were all the rage at a birthday party Nadia attended recently. So fun and satisfying.
Emotional Support Crinkle Fries. $13.92. Dax had the pizza version of these on his Christmas list and I didn't think it mattered much. Until he opened it and was elated. ha. They have a memory foam type texture and are pretty cute.
*Gel Air Freshener. $3.99. If you have a driver, he'll appreciate this.
Lotus Flower Lego Set. $12.34. Dax loves these quick Lego sets.
*Mini First Aid Kit. $9. Whether you have an adventurer or a driver, a first aid kit is always a good idea.
Colorful iPhone Charger. $9. We always need them. They might as well be cute.
Silicone Suction Phone Mount/Case. $6.97 When I tell you this little thing is amazing. It sticks to everything- a kitchen cabinet while making a recipe, a sign while out and taking a pic, the window for the best light for an indoor photo....I don't know how my girls found out about it but it's so useful.
Easter Basket Fillers for Big Kid and Teen Girls
Roller Rabbit for Target Matching Family Sleepwear. $25. Drops 3/7! Love these pjs! Roller Rabbit is such a cute brand and I love the Target collab that makes it's more accessible. If you want to spend even less, Genevieve has these cute PJs which are similar.
Lululemon Water Bottle. $19. There are a bunch of water bottles on sale right now and this is one of them! Genevieve has it and it's super cute. (UPDATE- pink one sold out, blue is still available!)
*Starface Lift Off Blackhead Remover. $5.83. Make gross things, cute. (Ordered for myself).
Comfort Slides. $14.98. Genevieve has these and they're perfect for the pool or for running in and out of the house.
Volleyball Necklace. $14. Available in other sports too- fun and cute for your athlete.
*Rechargeable Book Light. $8 Comes in fun colors and is perfect for reading real books. (We do both books and kindle).
Retro Trendy Sunglasses. $15.99. I got Genevieve a pair of these for Christmas and they're SO cute on her! They're the exact size and shape of a designer pair she loves. Plus they come in tons of colors.
*Roller Rabbit x Olive and June Press On Nails. $9.99. Dropping 3/7- so many fun spring finds!
*Car Air Fresheners with Christian Messages. $8.99. These are adorable! Genevieve had them on her 'new car' wishlist and I've never added anything to cart so fast. They smell great and aren't overpowering.
Sol de Janeiro Perfume Jelly Balm. $26. New product alert! Anything by this brand for teens is a safe bet.
Sleepy Bunny Slippers. $24.95. How adorable are these? They look so cozy and are perfect for spring when the mornings are still cool and for summer when the a/c is on. Ours will be here in a few days- I'll make sure to show you!
*Colorful Charger. $9 We always need them. They might as well be cute.
Roller Rabbit x Target Soft Roll Jewelry Case. $20. Love this one too- Add it to your favorites so you can be ready to shop when it drops.
*Mini First Aid Kit. $5.99. Whether you have an adventurer or a driver, a first aid kit is always a good idea.
Mighty Patch, the Original. $12. Genevieve swears by these. And you know I love a personal care item posing as a gift.
Kawaii Cartoon Airpod Case. $14 Both of the girls have a version of this (Genevieve has a nutella one 😂)
Lotus Flower Lego Set. $12.34. If you have a builder, this fun set is so cute! You can even put it in a vase!
Bunny Slippers. $24.95 Nadia's going to love these funny and sweet slippers. They come in bigger sizes too!
*Squishy Carrot. $9.99. (Or $5.99 if you can find it in stock here). These big squishies were all the rage at a birthday party Nadia attended recently. So fun and satisfying.
*Phone Case. $8.99. Nadia has this one and it's just so cute! It comes in lots of pretty and on-trend colors.
*Silicone Suction Phone Mount/Case. $6.97 When I tell you this little thing is amazing. It sticks to everything- a kitchen cabinet while making a recipe, a sign while out and taking a pic, the window for the best light for an indoor photo....I don't know how my girls found out about it but it's so useful.
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Happy Thanksgiving week! So that you have them all in one place, I'm sharing all of the gift guides in one post for easy shopping. I love to curate gift guides because a) it's like shopping without shopping, and more importantly b) I hear from so many of you that the Pretty Real Gift Guides are helpful, realistic, and fun! And bonus- so much of it is on sale during Black Friday week! A few gifts I grabbed early are now on sale. Below you'll find gift ideas for men, gift ideas for women, gift ideas for teen boys and girls, gift ideas for older boys/preteens, gift ideas for elementary age boys and girls (some of the gifts for girls are young elementary), family gift ideas, and gift ideas for senior age parents. phew! Check them all out here:
