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Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone special in your life? Here is an array of gift ideas for everyone in your life. - 8 Year Old Boy Birthday Gift Ideas My Boys LoveLooking for 8 year old boy birthday gift ideas? Here are a bunch he’s sure to love for his birthday or Christmas! I’m going off the birthday list of my 8-year-old boy to help you find the perfect gift for your 8-year-old in this gift
- Fun Gift Ideas for 7-Year-Olds that don’t Involve ScreensLooking for fun gift ideas for 7-year-olds? I sat my 7-year-old down and asked him all about his favorite things so we could share it with you to help you on your shopping journey!
- 15+ Games and More Gift Ideas for 6-Year-OldsThere are so many great games and more gift ideas for 6-year-olds that my twins love! Gifts for 6-year-olds can be hard to decide on now that older kids have clear interests and already have so many toys! Here are the gifts our 6-year-oldsasked for this year and was very excited to receive!
- 5 Year Old Birthday Gift Ideas for All KidsAre you looking for awesome gifts for 5-year-olds?! I’ve gathered 11 gift ideas that your kids are sure to love based on what my twins loved when they were 5!
- 20+ Mother’s Day Gift Ideas She’ll Actually Want!Wondering what to get the mom or moms in your life for Mother’s Day? Here are over 20 Mother’s Day gift ideas she’s sure to love!
- Gifts That Will Make Dad’s Day This Father’s DayIf you’re wondering what to get the father in your life, here are some Father’s Day gift ideas that he is sure to love!
- Best Gifts for Men Who Have EverythingAre you looking for gift ideas for men in your life? Here are some ideas that any husband, dad, brother, uncle, or adult son would love!
- Creative and Active Gifts for 4-Year-Olds for Any OccasionAre you looking for gift ideas for a 4-year-old and/or preschooler?! I’ve got some great ideas for you that my kids loved at that age!!
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.