gift guide

Gift Guide for Book Lovers

It is no secret that we love books here. We have more books than bookshelf space right now. So what do you buy for someone like us who just loves books? I have listed a number of things that all book lovers are going to go crazy for. I have been reading to my kids since they were babies and my love for books has rubbed off on them.

Gift Guide for Book Lovers

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I love books, and you know what else I really love? Libraries. I love public libraries. The books and the atmosphere.

Does the book lover on your list want to show off their love for books everywhere they go? This black Bookshelf print infinity scarf loop scarf is just the thing to do it!

I want this! This is a great gift idea. A poster to scratch off the titles/covers of books that you have read from a list of 100 must read books.

These are perfect for reading in bed. No more trying to pile pillows up behind yourself trying to sit up comfortably in bed, this allows you to comfortably sit where ever you wish to enjoy your book.

This orange and nutmeg Library candle is perfect for any book lover. Relax with this orange scented candle. There is just something about the smell of oranges that relaxes me.

How cute are this library card socks?! My kids wouldn’t know what made them library socks only knowing digital check out but I still think that they are awesome. And maybe they would go great with this next gift…

I have thought about buying this personal library kit for my kids, and I just might this year for Christmas. It is a great way to keep track of your books, and to remember who has borrowed a book from you, if you let friends borrow them that is.

Curl up against your reading pillow, grab a great book and stay warm with this cozy waffle weave throw.

This is an amazing book! I read it before we moved and I’m so glad I did. ” Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people—though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible. But all that changes…”

I know I’m not the only one who does this! How can we be expected to put a book down when it is just so interesting? My girls and I could all use this pillow.

My favorite movie ever! I still want the Beast’s library, can you just imagine curling up with a blanket, a cup of hot tea and one of the many books?

People who love reading book or going to libraries will love this cool If Found Please Return to Library t-shirt. This is perfect for any librarian or book lovers.

Looking for a new bag for all those books you are buying or borrowing from the library? Here you go!

Gifts for the Techie Homeschool Mom

by Ashley Mullen

I have some of these awesome things, and the rest I really want my husband, or kids, to buy me for Christmas this year. That coffee maker? I don’t know what we would do without it. It is the best appliance in our house, most used too.

Gifts for the Techie Homeschool Mom

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Echo connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, to play music, make calls, set timers and alarms, ask questions, provide information, check weather, manage to-do and shopping lists, control smart home devices, and more. We LOVE Alexa!

We have this machine. This is our second Flex Brew because we just love it! A full pot in the morning to get this homeschool mom’s butt moving and school done. And then I can have a single brewed cup of coffee later on in the day as a pick me up if needed.

Does someone on your shopping list always seem to be loosing things like their keys or their iPad? Save them some time searching by buying them a Tile or two.

The thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet—with a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight. Now waterproof, so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool, or in the bath. It is perfect for you to catch up on reading while running your kids around to their various activities.

I just told my husband I want this. This FitBit has Alexa built into it. I want it. Buy this for your homeschool mom friend/wife please, she will thank you.

This is perfect for any techie mom, homeschooling or not. This is a gift that she can happily use to find books to read for herself or for reading with her family.

Designed specifically to fit most 11 to 12 inch laptops,tablets, such. Also a perfect travel electronics organizer to keep all of electronics accessories in order in reach without searching all over the place. This is perfect for homeschooling on the go.

This wallet, a case folio wallet back cell phone shell with magnetic flip durable cover case. It has 12 carry slots to hold your cards, including your well used library card.

I love getting gift cards for myself. I know not everyone is happy with gift cards but I love them. With a gift card a techie homeschool mom can buy herself exactly what she wants.

Noise Cancelling technology cuts off surround noise significantly and lets you enjoy your music or other audio in its pure form. It let’s mom block out the silly fighting of her kids too which is always helpful.

Practical Gifts that are Perfect for Everyone

by Ashley Mullen

Sometimes it is really hard to buy for someone, what do you buy for your sister? The sister who has “everything”? How about one of these practical gifts? They aren’t boring, but are thoughtful and perfect for that person on your shopping list.

Practical Gifts that are Perfect for Everyone

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Does someone on your shopping list always seem to be loosing things like their keys or their iPad? Save them some time searching by buying them a Tile or two.

With 13 pockets total this purse organizer, (3 exterior pockets, 10 interior pockets) with singly detachable pocket in the middle which can keep valuable articles or used as a separate wallet after detached. Extra detachable long felt keys chain help find the keys easily.

This double wall insulated Lilac stainless steel bottle filters as you drink, reducing chlorine (taste & odor) found in tap water. This one is on my wish list! I don’t care for the taste of tap water.

This bathtub tray has a holder for stemmed glass and a holder for your book or tablet with three different tilting angles for watching movies or reading. It creates a nice environment for a relaxation.

This 20oz tumbler is with Double-Wall vacuum technology to keep drinks hot for over 6 hours and cold for around 24 hours. I don’t know about you, but I could never have too many travel mugs, I use them on the go, and I use them in the house because cup get knocked over, coffee split, and I don’t need little ones getting burned.

For your best friend, an animal lover, this cute dog print heart friendship cellphone popper is perfect. It has an unique pattern design to make a cell phone or tablet look beautiful and have a comfortable grip. This is something I really should get for my phone too… maybe it wouldn’t hit the floor as often.

This is the perfect size for personal lunches. You can give the gift of being able to bring the comfort of flavorful meals on-the-go. And being dishwasher safe, it’s not work to use it. I love this Crock-Pot Lunch Warmer.

Best Friend ring decorative dish. Give your bestie a safe place to put their rings while they shower, sleep, or do the dishes.

A special locket style design essential oil diffuser bracelet, you can change your favorite different scent to make yourself charming everyday. It also can give you peace of mind and relieve your pressure. We love our diffusers.

Thanks to the comforting and immensely pleasant scents of sweet vanilla and floral lavender. The familiar scent of vanilla is strong, unmistakable & at the same time, very, very delicate.

Gifts for Harry Potter Fans

by Ashley Mullen

My oldest is one of the biggest huge Harry Potter fans, she gets it from her Momma. Buying anything Harry Potter and she’s on cloud nine. We are once again doing a Harry Potter themed back to school. Including curriculum and outfits this year.

Gifts for Harry Potter Fans

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The outfit in the above picture, is the outfit I bought my girls for the first day of school. I totally wish is came in my size! I got them at Walmart, and couldn’t find them on Amazon.

Marauder’s Map is well known in Harry Potter. This Marauder’s Map Journal and pen set is great for those who like to journal.

A pair of Harry Potter socks, one for each day of the school week? I have these in my Amazon wish list/Christmas shopping list for my kids. They’ll make a great stocking stuffer for them, and I’ll give hubby a pair to stick in my sock too. 😉

Each Christmas we do a Christmas Eve box which I put jammies and snacks for the evening, as well as a movie or book in to help them past the longest night ever for a child. I think this night gown would be fun for their box this year.

We love our Harry Potter costume jewelry. My kids wear theirs quite often, and especially when reading or watching the movies.

Stay hydrated! Make sure your loved ones are drinking lots of water with these Aguamenti water bottle. I love that these have the hours written on them to help remind you to drink.

Make drinking water, juice or anything else so much more fun, and celebratory with this glitter cup.

We love playing board games during the school year, during rainy summer days. This Clue game is perfect for Harry Potter fans, travel through Hogwarts Castle to solve the mystery.

We love this cookbook. I have borrowed it so many times from the library for birthday parties, Harry Potter themed of course, for our first day of school last year.

There are so many great mugs, but this Marauder’s Map Heat Reveal coffee mug is awesome! Pour in your hot beverage of choice, coffee for me of course and watch the map reveal its self.

There are so many other amazing Harry Potter items that fans would love. My daughter loves, and would love to have all of these, as would I honestly. Who knows, maybe this will be a shopping list my husband could use when shopping for me.

Mother’s Day Gifts for Homeschool Moms

by Ashley Mullen

What does a homeschool mom want for Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day gifts for homeschool moms can be a little more focused on making her days a little more fun, a little easier on her, and just plain special for her. It doesn’t have to be extravagant, just something special that you know she will enjoy.

Mother’s Day Gifts for Homeschool Moms

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Does she love some funky socks? I’m not a huge fan of wearing socks, mainly because my GSP likes to leave a river of water on the floor after drinking, but how awesome are these socks. These book socks are super cute.

I really like the look of this smartwatch and might have to order it for myself for Mother’s Day. A lovely looking smartwatch. Just how many steps does a homeschool mom take in the run of a day? I know it’s a lot. This is stylist and great for active moms.

Does mom keep loosing her phone? Or maybe she is loosing her planner and it’s making her cranky. Buy her a tile so she can quickly find what she is looking for and not end up cranky needing to take a time out for herself once she find what she is looking for.

Speaking of planners, get mom something to add a little feminine to her planner, something for her, something to help her keep everything together in one place without loosing papers. These are great for outside of her planner too, great for any part of her life where she needs to get the papers together. Why settle for plain, boring black when she can these pretty ones.

Give mom the ability to stream music, or listen to audiobooks easily. Ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more – perfect for homeschool moms. And if you do decide to get mom one of these, don’t forget to get her a subscription to Audible to go along with it.

I love the look and easy care that come with succulents. These are a great idea for a mom that wants easy to care for plants, or maybe she planning a fairy garden.

Coffee to go?! Homeschool moms are downing their coffee as fast as they can. Make sure it stay hot with this great mug. The top goes on tight, and makes it super hard for you to slip. I love mine, and it quickly became my favorite mug to use in and out of the house.