Gift Guides

I asked my mom friends what they want

Spoiler alert: No one wants to make dinner

Apr 29 • Alex Steele

Gifts we still love, years later

No one needs future junk for Christmas. PLUS, my thoughts on gift cards

Nov 20, 2025 • Alex Steele

A handful of dad gifts

Also in here: Eleanor's 11 envelopes and a strawberry dress

Jun 4, 2025 • Alex Steele

13 gifts for mothers-in-law

No robes in here

Apr 30, 2025 • Alex Steele

18 Meaningful Gifts for the Women We Love

Including ourselves :-)

Nov 27, 2024 • Alex Steele

Meaningful Gifts for Our Sweet Kids

Almost no batteries in here

Nov 21, 2024 • Alex Steele

Meaningful Gifts for the Men We Love

Nate, don't open this — your Christmas gift is in here

Nov 14, 2024 • Alex Steele

13 Gifts for Mother's Day

Mostly floral! Self-gifting encouraged!

Apr 25, 2024 • Alex Steele

Cool Gifts for Cool Women, Including Yourself

From a big sister of five, little sister of one, with abundant opinions

Nov 16, 2023 • Alex Steele

The Extremely Opinionated Gift Guide for Elementary School Children

From a mother of four with acute junk fatigue

Nov 9, 2023 • Alex Steele

The Handpicked Gift Guide for Husbands Who Say They Don't Need Anything

Featuring picks from real live husbands

Sep 7, 2023 • Alex Steele

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