15+ Gifts Under $50 That Feel Good to Give…and Receive.

I decided to create more than one list this year. So after you check out my "Under $50" list, you can peruse "Gifts $100 and Under That Feel Good to Give & Receive" and Stocking Stuffers That Feel Good to Give.

A Few of Our Favorite Toys

Spherovelo Ride-On by Early Rider Check out this unique, award-winning, ride-on toy for children ages 12-24 month olds. Winner of the Red Dot Product Design Award 2013, Junior Design Award for Best Toy 2013. Seat height: 7″, Handle bar height: 11″. Made in UK. $120. Available at Fat Brain Toys. Magna-Tiles We bought our set 10 years ago when […]

Stocking Stuffers that Feel Good to Give and Receive

Cool Tattoos, $5. Do something very simple and inexpensive to help end the water crisis: stuff a tattoo in your stockings. 80% of the sale of each set of tattoos helps fund clean water. charity water.org   Holiday Ornaments, 2.99 and up Choose one of many unique Chrsitmas ornaments–from star to elephants–at Ten Thousand Villages. One of my favorites was […]

Natalie’s Holiday Wish List!

This holiday season there are definitely a few things that I have been picking up for family and friends that I secretly have been wishing for myself. Some are a little pricier than others. Some could be little socking stuffers or a housewarming gift. Mahabis Slippers I came across these slippers online, and wish I […]

Is Your Elf on the Shelf Stressing You Out?!

My kids have pretty high expectations this year for our Elf on the Shelf. They’re expecting a pretty high level of creativity from him. A few years ago, they were delighted when he just showed up on a shelf in their room. Now, well, they want mischief and daring. Unlike many of my more creative and […]

Heather’s Holiday Wish List

Check out Heather's wish list and see if helps you come up with a few ideas for yourself or others.

Puerto Rico Get-Away: Ponce

When we plan our beach get-away with our 3 kids, we usually base our decision on 3 criteria: 1. It has to be direct flight that’s around 4 hours. 2. A sure bet for 80 degree weather (which means Florida is off the list in from November to February.) 3. Some place where we can get a […]

Our Tips Staff Shares Their Wish Lists

Do you need a few ideas for presents? Check out our TipsFromTown editor's and tipster's picks. Some are extravagant and others are reasonable. There is something in every budget!