Happy Birthday to my Amani Isa

You are my sweetest prayer answered. My rainbow after a storm. You have filled us up, tested us to the core and have been the best addition to our family. I could not in any way love you more than I do, yet every day you snuggle up and say "let me kiss your nose" and man do I fall deeper in love. I have to catch myself telling people that you give me a run for my money because in all honesty you are simply everything I wish I was more of. Tough, sweet, outspoken and always testing limits. I hope you feel the love my sweet angel, every single damn day.

There is so much I want to say about the last three years but I will leave simply say, you have shown me who I truly am. You have shown me I am tougher than I could have imagined, and shown me what a true mama bear I can be. I will always have your back.

My wish for you is to always be yourself. To always go after what you want. To dream big. Work hard and always want to snuggle me at night. May you forever sparkle and shine like the star that you are.

I love this description of your name and could not agree more. We love you to the moon.

Happy birthday my beautiful princess.

Gifts For 6 - 10 Years Old

Having a newly 6 year old means I have been eyeing (and have a few ) of these! Fun little list to put together.

1. Craft Loom is the perfect gift for kiddos.

2. Fashion Plates are absolutely perfect for my drawing obsessed girl.

3. Polly Pocket Set is so much fun.

4. We saw these blocks all over Switzerland and I am obsessed.

5. Zoe got this Light Up Tracing Pad for her birthday and she is obsessed.

6. Zoe also got this bag to design and she is obsessed.

7. Jumbo Slime Set

8. Science Experiment Kit is one of our favorite play date activity.

9. Lego Chain Reactions is a great gift for any little builder.

10.Hot Wheels Track is great for your car obsessed kiddo.

11. This STEM Toy is great for your math loving little. Zoe is gaining so much confidence in math and now loving it, so I am thinking about this gift!

12. This Jewelry making kit is one of the girls favorite things to do, much better for older girls but I help Ami so they both can do it.

13. Wooden Pirate Play Set and Story Book

14. Harry Potter Books Set

15 This Mongoose Scooter has great reviews and to be honest it looks pretty dang cool.

16. I am not a lover of anything that is like fighting but this oldie but a goodie game seems something that would keep things entertained, #winning.

17. Stomp Rocket Stunt Game, fun for the whole family with something like this. I feel like it could be something city parents could pack up to the park for endless fun.

18. This marble run is one of Zoe & Dada's fav solo time activities.

19. LOL Fashion Doll with 20 Surprises.

20. I love the idea of getting kids started with coding early, this coding robot looks amazing, great reviews and a GREAT "big" gift.

Please share with anyone shopping for this age group and add any great gifts in the comments!

xoxo

Natalie

Stocking Stuffers

Stocking stuffers are my favorite. Little thoughtful, fun and useful things for everyone on your list. These work for co-workers, secret santa gifts and even a hostess gift. A little something for everyone.

1. This ice roller has changed my morning puffy face. And sooo amazing for migraines too. Top It off with one of these oils from the trio.

2. This body brush has been essential for getting my skin smooth this winter, great for exfoliating and dry brushing before bath.

3. These boogie boards are amazing, great for traveling or even just playing tic tac toe at dinner.

4. These notebooks are amazing for journals for kids, or adults. Also really great teacher gifts!

5. These reusable totes are one of my favorites to have in m y bag or stroller, buy a 5 pack, gift and keep one for yourself.

6. Wool socks, I got these for everyone at my house last year, and for myself. Soft and VERY warm. These are awesome for kids too.

7. Fun little air bud case for under $20!

8. Love these silicone straws for kids, and these for adults, it was a huge deal for us to quit on straw and carrying them in my purse in the pouch that it comes with makes it easier.

9. 10ft charging cord, amazing for the car or bedside. You can never have too many cords.

10. Love these makeup bags! Great for travel and they really hold up.

11. This & this & this I SPY girls are going into the girls stockings, they both love them so much.

12. I have bought these lip jellies for teacher gifts and they are going int he girls stockings, safe ingredients and they are not sticky. Great for a GF or any lady in your life.

13. Nail Polish is always a great gift, I have been loving these Essie ones that last longer than regular polish & For the girls I am getting this non toxic water based ones and splitting between the two of them.

14. These scrunchies are great for all the girls on your list ( I love them for sleeping, so soft!)

15. I love these mini cars & trucks, Ami is obsessed with cars so I'll be adding these to her stocking.

16. Mittens are always a great idea, since we all lose them a couple times a year. (these two packs are so cute and lined!)

17. Anyone else cannot live without aquafor, I have these mini ones in my makeup bag, stroller and Z's back pack.) Great for a new mama, or anyone really!

18. Love this little crinkly paper for baby!! Safe & so much entertainment for them!

19. We had this black and white book for Ami!

20. These wooden toy rattles.

21. This little sudoko book is great for the puzzle love in your life.

22. This wireless mouse is so sleek and useful for a college student, hubby's home office or even a little something for your work secret santa!

23. Love this for the wine lover in your family!

24. These Water Wow pads are so useful, I have them in the car and in my bag for entertainment.

25. This magnetic wrist band is really awesome for your handy hubby, BIL or anyone really.

26. I also love this electric screw driver, you would be amazing at how many times I have used this! (this one is pricier but great gift!)

27. These little playdohs are great for stocking, my girls hate when the colors get mixed (which they mix!!) so I am always refreshing it for them.

28. Love these blue light glasses, so cute and I don't know if they actually hurt but may have to give mine another try.

29. This beverage holder for your belt is HILARIOUS, and so friggen useful for when your hubby tackles his to-do list.

30. Love this cute 2019 ornament (this one with a frame is cute too!)

I will keep adding to these with ideas below!

xoxo

Natalie