This week’s gift guide is a collection of things I’ve given to other people, or to myself, that might make a perfect present for someone you know (or for you). There isn’t really a theme this week, much as I tried to come up with one! NB: some of these links are affiliate-coded, which means a portion of your purchase comes back to us at no extra cost. Our affiliate sales are one of the … Continue reading Gift Guide 2022: Lots of Gift Ideas →

‘Tis the season when the heating is on, and I want to crawl inside a bucket of lotion to soothe my very itchy, dry skin. I have more emollients and lotions than ever, but we also have many, many favorite beauty, nail, and skin products to recommend! NB: some of these links are affiliate-coded, which means a portion of your purchase comes back to us at no extra cost. Our affiliate sales are one of … Continue reading Gift Guide 2022: Our Beauty Favorites! →

I love the name “Cyber Monday.” It’s so retro and cute. But the actual Cyber Monday itself, ending a four-day nonstop cascade of email about sales and discounts from everywhere I’ve ever shopped ever is a little overwhelming! So I wanted to compile a special edition of Stuff We Like to share any discount codes, sales, or noteworthy opportunities before they expire. As always: some of these links are affiliate-coded, which means a portion of … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Aw, Hello Cyber Monday →

We’ve recapped gifts for our pets (and, let’s be honest, for us, too) each year and this year is no different! We’ve got perennial favorites and toys and items that baffle me with their efficacy. NB: Some of the links are affiliate coded, so if you use them, we may earn a commission – and if you don’t use them, that’s totally cool, too. Thanks!  I’ve asked our resident animals for their recs. First, Katie, … Continue reading Gift Guide 2022: Yup, Spoiling the Pets for Another Year →

Amanda here, to help you find the perfect gift for the Dungeons and Dragons fan in your life (even if that fan happens to be you!). I’ve had a blast playing the game over the last couple years, meeting up on discord and finally starting an in-person campaign. I recently had to explain to my mom how popular the game still is, despite her thinking that it died out in the 80s. Whether your budget … Continue reading Gift Guide 2022: Dungeons & Dragons →

Lara asked if she could share some of her handmade gift ideas for those of you who are crafty and eager to share gifts with others! Special thanks to Lunga, Lara’s partner, who took photos of the candles and soap for this post, with long-distance art direction from Lara, and an assist from Agatha, the cat. Take it away, Lara!  I start planning for Christmas presents around September, partly because I love giving gifts and … Continue reading Gift Guide 2022: Handmade Gifts! →

It’s time again for our annual gift guides, where I mentally shop for all of you in the community. Yay! As always, if you have gift ideas, suggestions, or you want to tell me about something you’re giving or getting, please email me! NB: some of these links are affiliate coded, which sends a small percentage of your purchase back to us at no extra charge to you. If you’ve used them, thanks! And if … Continue reading Gift Guide 2022: New Faves and Best Of So Far →

NB: Some of these links are affiliate coded, which sends a small portion of your purchase back to us at no extra cost to you. If you use them, thank you! And if not, no harm, no worries! … You know how sometimes a million small annoyances in your home can suddenly reach an apex of complete bother? That happened to me this week, so I thought I’d share some small things that made my … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Fixing Small Problems →

We’re back with more recommendations of things that have made our lives easier! From hydration to happy, frizz-free hair, we’ve got suggestions. In our last Stuff We Like, I mentioned a Passport and Vax Card wallet, and wow, was it great for travel. We’re getting some as gifts for people because they’re so handy. Kiki: I bought a new water bottle and it has improved my quality of life a kinda shocking amount in the … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Cubes, Bottles, and Stationery Fun! →

As much as I love travel, I approach it with a lot of caution and extra preparation now. From last minute flight mayhem to the ever-delightful non-stop COVID boogie, I find that while the essentials I want with me haven’t changed much, there are a few new essentials and just-in-case items I like to add to my packing list. I’ve done a series over the years on packing lists and traveling light, so if you’d … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Travel Helpers! →

This is a bit different from your usual Stuff We Like posts, mainly because I’m on the hunt for a reading journal or planner, but can’t find anything that directly fits my needs. However, I hope I can harness the power of the Bitchery to help me! I know we yearly feature our Reading Tracking Spreadsheet, but I don’t do well with digital resources and often forget! I’m also not interested in bullet journals because … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Reading Journals →