gift guide // for the boys.

Yay – another gift guide day! This one’s for the boys of all ages – from baby to double digits – and the young at heart. Happy gifting!: 1. Little Paul & Joe bear sweatshirt ($83) at My Little Square 2. Crocodile on Wheels pull toy (£45) at Idyll Home 3. Moulin Roty trike ($206)

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the greatest custom gift this season.

Sure, this is a super cute (and dare I say Scandinavian-inspired?) bear blanket for kids, perfect for cozying up to an expert marshmallow-roasting lesson by the fire. But the hidden surprise? This sweet baby blanket is a secret heirloom with a  hidden message printed on the reverse: customized to your heart’s content. Parsons School of

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holiday gift guide // for the new mom.

Have a new mom on your gift recipient list this year? Here are 11 fantastic gift ideas that will make her smile and [almost!] forget she has spit-up on her new blouse. Happy gifting!: 1.  This spa-in-a-box is healthy and safe for nursing mamas. Pair with two hours of free babysitting so she can indulge

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modern crocheted rattles.

Cute alert. Have you spotted these crocheted animal rattles from Couverture and The Garbstore yet? (Sidenote: I love when my favorite “adult” stores offer baby/kids goodies!) Bee keeps asking for the polka dotted giraffe, and I keep telling her that crocheted rattles don’t grow on trees. Or something of the sort. LINK: COUVERTURE AND THE

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neon elves.

It’s November (craziness!), which means my husband is officially allowed to talk about Christmas. I know, I know. And for some reason, I don’t mind his premature holiday spirit this year. Perhaps it’s because we feel more like a family unit with baby Bee and can start making our own traditions? Or maybe it’s these

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a wooden gumball machine!

I’ve got a soft spot for wooden anything, and this wooden gumball machine is certainly no exception. Sidenote: my very favorite birthday gift growing up was a red gumball machine filled to the brim with M&Ms from my grandparents. I used to reward myself with one every time I gave my mother a compliment (even

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papier mache nursery mobiles.

Los Angeles-based artist Kim Baise creates the most magically detailed nursery mobiles using papier mache and found objects from her daily walks. My favorite? Mobile Home on the Range ($75) , a Western-inspired creation for your favorite tiny cowboy (or cowgirl!). Enjoy more of her creations (including the sweetest baby dragon mobile!) at her daily blog, Jikits.

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