My friends over on Instagram overwhelmingly voted spouses the hardest to shop for and I agree! Whether he's the type that wants for nothing or literally wants nothing, it can be a challenge to find that clever gift that makes your spouse go "How did you know?!" But I got you- there's something on this list for everyone- the runner, the outdoor chef,...

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 This list is always fun- one of my favorite categories. At this age our daughters might still play with toys but are closely inching toward teen things. These gifts are fun and lighthearted (like my 12 year old) and not too grown up. Nadia has a few and will receive a few from Santa. Shhhh. Here's 2023's gift ideas for tween and younger...

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 I love to put this one together- Dax is fun, adventurous, and creative so I always get his input and add things he has or wants. Here's 2023's gift guide for boys or tweens depending on the item! Oh and of course girls would like things on this list too! Ok, here are some fun, inexpensive, and educational gift ideas for boys! ...

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Usually this is the easiest list for me but for some reason I had to dig deep! I researched some top gifts but also thought about the things I have and love and the things I'd love to have and here's what I came up with- Here are 2023's gift ideas for her! ...

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I've never published a family gift guide of Pretty Real and um why not?! This year so many fun ideas came to mind- things we have, and things we'd love. Most are centered around family time- having fondue, snuggling under the coziest blanket together, playing a game, etc. Grab for family, friends, or yourself (I might have bought the the pickleball set). Gifts...

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Every teen boy mom I've chatted about gifts with has said the same thing- teen boys are so hard to shop for! My girlfriend said it best "He probably wants 6 gift boxes with $100 in each of them." Ha! I mean that's not a bad idea but if you want to have a little more fun than that (and spend a little...

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 This list is always first because I'm perpetually 13. ha. I love girly gifts for teens and so do my daughters so there's never a shortage of ideas. The gifts on this list start at just $7.99 and are approved by Genevieve who knows what's up. She reads Pretty Real (love her) so I can't share what we may or may not have...

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Well if this wasn't a labor of love, I don't know what is. ♥ Genevieve moved out of the girls' shared room 2 years ago and I'm finally finished creating a space for Nadia that's all her own. She requested something light and bright, "preppy" (the new preppy- IYKYK), and specifically said she didn't want it to be boho. Guys the boho pull...

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