Summer is coming fast and furious and college move in dates will be next. There’s a LOT to do to get both my boys ready to go to two different colleges, so I thought I’d put together a list of all the stuff that we need to do this coming summer. This is the college … Read more
Cash is what my grads want, but handing over a plain envelope feels like giving socks for Christmas. When I make graduation money gifts, I try to hit two goals at once: make it fun to open, and make it easy for them to actually use. Below are my favorite DIY graduation money gift ideas, … Read more
When my seniors were little, a birthday party meant making elaborate Lego cakes and creating a Diego animal hunt in the house. Now I’m planning a high school graduation party (for two), and somehow it feels bigger than the whole school year. The good news is this, it doesn’t have to be complicated to feel … Read more
High school graduation is coming fast and I’m not sure I’m ready for this. I have not one, but two boys graduating and finding gifts that fit each of their personalities is a BIG priority for me. I always feel the tug-of-war between giving money (easy, useful) and giving meaning (memorable, personal). The sweet spot … Read more
Finding the perfect gift for a high school girl can be tough. You want something meaningful and memorable, while she might just be hoping for money.