Gift Archives - Mommy Shorts

02/09/22

Sweet and Simple Valentine’s Day Gifts for All the Loves in Your Life

I love getting Valentine’s Day gifts for my kids because, unlike the more major holidays, there are no expectations.

11/09/21

The Only Holiday Gift Guide You Need in 2021

The 2021 Mommy Shorts Holiday Gift Guide is here! I’ve got gift ideas for everyone you know, including 18 new categories for big kids, like comic book fans, wizards in training, the anime obsessed, and tweens discovering a new aesthetic.

06/18/21

Making A Homemade Father’s Day Gift that’s Perfect for a Girl Dad

Cricut is amazing when it comes to giving gifts, because now that I can customize pretty much anything, it was a no-brainer to make a personalized hoodie for Mike.

05/03/21

Get Your Own Damn Gift for Mother’s Day

If it’s too late to share this guide with someone who might get you a Mother’s Day gift, I suggest getting something for yourself!

02/01/21

Sweet and Simple Gift Ideas for All Your Valentines This Year

Homemade Valentines never fail, but if you are thinking about making a bit more of a to-do on Valentine’s Day this year, I’ve got some great gift ideas!

01/13/21

I Nailed the Big Kid Gifts All Eight Nights of Hanukkah

I know Hanukkah is over but I was proud of my gift-giving skills this year and needed to show off. You know when you receive a gift and think— wow, this person really GETS me. I got to give that to my girls.

12/09/20

14 Small Businesses to Shop for the Holidays

Many small businesses and local shops are struggling right now, so I’d like to take the opportunity to highlight a few of my favorites to shop for the holidays.

11/25/20

The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Person You Know

I separated the kid categories by age and interest, added a bunch of new categories for adults, and the first time ever, included tweens, teenagers and grandparents!

11/10/20

If Your Kid Won’t Stop Begging for a Dog, Try Squeakee Instead

We got another dog! Well, not really. Meet Squeakee. He’s part dog, part balloon.

07/09/20

86 Things to Make Your Backyard More Fun This Summer

If you are looking to amp up your backyard this summer and have some extra money to spend on a few new toys (thanks to canceled summer camp), I’ve got a great list for you!

05/28/20

The Best Family Games for Kids of Every Age

With everyone spending an endless amount of time at home right now, and looking for things to do that don’t involve screens, I thought it would be a good idea to put together a “Quarantine Family Game Guide.”

05/06/20

101 Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Mom in Quarantine

I know it’s probably too late to get most of these items delivered for Mother’s Day, but I still wanted to give everyone ideas on how you can treat yourself or treat someone else.

03/05/20

40 Gifts for the Little Feminists in Your Life

This month is Women’s History Month, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to put together a list of games, books, and clothes that every budding feminist would love to have in their Girl Power arsenal.

02/14/20

Happy Valentine’s Day!

As with every holiday, Harlow is ALL IN. She has been planning her outfit for weeks.

02/04/20

53 Cheap and Easy Valentine’s Gifts for All the People You Love

If you want some ideas for reasonably priced Valentines’ Day presents for your kids, I made a guide. I also included a few gifts that I want, some options for Mike and a few for your single friends too.