One of the best parts of heading back to school is buying new school supplies! The fun designs, the smell of fresh pencils, and the perfect backpack / lunchbox combination can help set up kids for success and create excitement for the new school year. Keep reading to find Braeden & Brock’s “Top 5 Back to School Supplies” list!
Since Braeden is going into 1st Grade and Brock will be in Pre-K, both are in need of some fun school supplies. Luckily, we found exactly what we were looking for with Yoobi at Target! The Marvel collection (think Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and more) was the perfect fit for them to kickoff the year in style.
VARIETY
Yoobi has uniquely colorful and whimsical versions of a wide-array of supplies that are captivating for kids. The Marvel collection is a hit with my boys, but there are also bright neon colors, unicorns, and butterflies too!
WHY YOOBI?
When you buy, Yoobi gives! Yoobi’s commitment to donating a school supply item to a US child in need — every time a Yoobi item is purchased — means you can feel great knowing that you’re buying high-quality, fun school supplies, while putting the right tools in the hands of children who need them too.
Dinnertime is always hectic around my house — especially during the holidays when there is SO much going on! This year, we’re partnering with Green Chef, a healthy meal kit delivery service, to help make dinner fun, easy, and as stress-free as possible! Make sure to check the bottom of this post for an AMAZING deal that would even make a great last-minute Christmas gift!
THE BASICS
Green Chef offers several different healthy options for a variety of diets: Paleo (free of gluten, dairy, grain, and soy), Keto (low-carb, gluten-free), Balanced Living (meat, seafood, and vegetarian), Plant-Powered (vegetarian / vegan), and Family (meat, seafood, and veggie options.)
I got the Family Plan — the perfect portions for four people! Since it’s just myself and the little ones, I knew I’d have plenty for leftovers which is a HUGE help during the busy holidays!
There is no long-term commitment with Green Chef. You can freeze your plan at any time, so if you’re on vacation or have a busy week of dinner plans ahead, just log in and skip a week.
Nearly every ingredient that you need to cook the food is included in the box (except kitchen staples like salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc.) and because it arrives in protective packaging, you can trust that your items are arriving to your doorstep safely with no hectic grocery store trips required!
THE MEALS
Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company, so you can expect fresh, healthy ingredients in each box — free of GMOs, toxic pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, or steroids. Whew!
This week, my box included two meals: “Homestyle Meatloaf & Gravy” and “Pork with Cherry BBQ Sauce”. Both took about 30 min to cook and were delicious!! I was especially impressed with the meatloaf & gravy, because I’ve never actually made meatloaf before. I loved the kale salad that came with the pork meal, and that says a lot because I rarely eat kale!
The recipes are very easy to follow (even for novice cooks like myself) and the cards come with step by step photos for reference too! Here are a few photos we captured while making dinner one night — enjoy!
THE DEAL
I’m excited to partner with Green Chef to offer you $80 OFF + FREE SHIPPING! All you do is visit Green Chef here and sign up! This would make a fantastic gift for anyone (or yourself!) this holiday season or just because — and we know those New Year’s resolutions are just around the corner! 🙂
Give Green Chef a try and let me know your feedback. Happy eating!
This cute little device is a great gift for your friends, your significant other, or even yourself! Just stick it on your shower wall or on your bathtub and be prepared to enjoy that pre-party shower a little big more!
An adjustable handle will accommodate beer, wine, or even a product bottle if you’d rather save the booze for later!
At just under $15 (and with super fast shipping), this one makes a great gift for a variety of occasions!
Why battle the Valentine’s restaurant crowds when you can make a special reservation for 2 at home?! HelloFresh would be an awesome interactive experience for an couple, especially if you’re building your relationship.
The step by step instructions help even the most beginner cooks whip up gourmet meals in under 30 min! You can even select your own menu based on several choices each week.
The kit provides everything you need to create three different dinners for two! All the ingredients arrive at your doorstep in a box — no grocery trip required!
We’ve talked about creating dinner together, but what about creating something beautiful together to hang on your wall?
The idea is for you & your partner to use paint (select up to 4 colors) and your bodies to make abstract art — it will certainly a conversation piece for years to come!
This kit comes with everything you need — the paint, the canvas, a tarp to lay down on your floor — even a loofah to wash off the paint after you’re done!
Whether your significant other likes to sing in the shower or prefers to catch up on their favorite podcast, this waterproof speaker is a gift that will be put to good use immediately. It’s especially fitting for those early stage relationships , where you don’t want to give too big of a gift, but just want to keep it light and fun. It’s something to make them think about you every day when they see the speaker.
The audio quality is great and the Bluetooth makes it easy to pair with a cell phone. You can also take it to the pool this summer too!
For just under $50, this will be a gift that’s thoughtful, practical, and can be put to use immediately.
What better way to treat your significant other (or yourself too!) than with a massage? Zeel makes it easy to get a massage on YOUR schedule — from 8 am to 10:30 pm in YOUR home.
All you need are a couple of sheets and Zeel will bring the massage table, relaxing music, and a licensed massage therapist. A Zeel masseuse can be at your home within an hour of your request.
From deep-tissue to pre-natal to even couples massages, Zeel’s in-home massages make a great gift for anyone, especially those of us with unpredictable work hours who can’t commit to a big trip to the spa.
Whether you’ve been together for years or even if you have a long distance relationship, this is SUCH a thoughtful gift.
This calendar allows your loved one to see one special photo every day of the year, and I think reminding yourself about all the fun and adventures you’ve had together is one of the most special ways to show someone you care.
If you can easily round-up photos, you can create this adorable calendar in minutes using Social Print Studio’s website OR their Print Studio app! If you don’t have 365 pictures you can just insert whatever photos you have and it will auto-populate and repeat.
This is a DIY gift that is incredibly thoughtful, and will leave a lasting impression all year round.
I found this Etsy company who help you creates these beautiful jars filled with 365 love notes to your partner. You just purchase the template online, then customize the text (or go with the template’s suggestion) — it’s totally up to you.
Print out the notes, roll them up, stick them in a cute jar, and viola! A gift that looks like you spent ages working on it.
If you’ve ever sent flowers from one of those pricey online florists only to see the flowers die three days later — please don’t make that mistake again!
This is THE ultimate luxury gift for the man or woman in your life who has stood the test of time, because these roses will stand the test of time too! They’re guaranteed to last a year, but in my experience they last so much longer!
I sent an Inflorascent arrangement to my husband in Nov. 2017 (red roses) and he sent me these (multi-colored roses) last Valentine’s Day. They still look BRAND NEW. They even smell amazing after a year!
This size is $250 for 16 roses (and some chocolates) — but consider yourself relieved of buying flowers for a very, very long time because these will easily be the center of attention in your house — and all of your guests will be asking “wait are those real? how do they do that?” Yes, they are 100% real — no watering or special treatment required!
SLIP – Silk Pillowcase You or your loved one will sleep better tonight with a silk pillowcase, I promise! I’ve had one of these for a year and LOVE it. It’s better for your skin and hair than cotton pillowcases, and the silk stays cooler too.
THISWORKS – Deep Sleep Pillow Spray Create a sleeping package gift with some of this incredible spray and thank me later! Lavender and Chamomile create a relaxing, subtle scent that aims to help you fall asleep relax and sleep longer.
I’m not sure if it’s truly helped me sleep better, but it definitely makes me feel more relaxed when I lay down after a couple spritzes!
This is such a fun treat for yourself, a friend, or a loved one! I’ve taken this class taught by Rebecca Adler and it is so much fun! It’s held at Central Market on Westheimer here in Houston.
You will learn the fine art of making macarons in this interactive experience — sifting flour, mixing batter, and “dropping the pan” — and leave with some great recipes and 12 extraordinary treats.
Love these ideas?? I hope so! Please let me know your feedback and if you have any other go-to gifts that I should share! Hope you have a great Valentine’s Day!!
