Shop Report: Anthropologie
Two days ago I was walking to pick up R. from school and found myself in front of a brand new Anthropologie store (located on Third Avenue at East 72nd Street). With 10 minutes to spare, I did a quick … Continue reading
Category Archives: gifts under $25
Fairy Heart Chime
Looking for a simple, affordable Valentine’s gift for your daughter? Check out these sweet Fairy Heart chimes I noticed in the Magic Cabin catalog. Shiny and substantial, each 3″ heart makes a gentle chiming noise and arrives gift-ready in an … Continue reading
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How to Tweet
I’ve been meaning to share this Tweets & Status Updates for All Occasions book by Knock Knock which I spotted at the Real Simple Holiday Pop Up Shop Preview. If you’re on Twitter yourself, you’ll surely appreciate the humor (not … Continue reading
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Personalized Kids’ Ornaments
Though I don’t celebrate Christmas, I do admire many of the holiday trinkets and decor that come across my computer screen this time of year. Like this sweet “You Name It Ornaments” from Land of Nod. These porcelain beauties are … Continue reading
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2011 Holiday Gift Picks: Teacher Gifts
Teacher gifts can be tricky. Here in New York, we tend not to buy individual gifts for teachers, but instead a class parent will ask for contributions towards a (large) cash gift. Don’t even ask how much we are asked … Continue reading
My Halloween Cards at Etsy
I hope you like these autumn-themed notecards featuring photographs by yours truly. I’ve been selling them at Etsy for some time, and the most popular ones–“Mini Pumpkins” and Autumn In New York” have been featured in many Etsy treasuries and … Continue reading
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Green Start Book Towers
At the Gift Fair this past summer, I admired these “Green Start” Book Towers (available in Nursery Rhymes or Little Vehicle Series). Each set of 10 “block books” features early learning concepts like counting, opposites, shapes, and more. Made from … Continue reading
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Let the Halloween Treats Begin
If you’re someone who complains “Why is there Halloween stuff in stores already?”, well, you should skip this post. And you might not enjoy many of my posts in the next few weeks. Because since I am a Halloween baby … Continue reading
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Melissa & Doug Canvas Creations
I first previewed these cute Melissa and Doug Canvas Creations at the 2011 Toy Fair last February. They’re now available at Amazon.com and at about $5/$6 apiece, make an easy gift (or party favor) that both parents and kids will … Continue reading
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Baby, What’s Your Sign?
Need an inexpensive baby shower gift or cute add-on gift? I just found these Astrological Sign Bodysuits for Baby at Old Navy. Each of the 12 signs is represented, and the color palettes are all unisex (white, green, gray, and … Continue reading
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