For Her
“Favorite Postpartum Online Fitness Course: The Core Floor Restore Series
Jessie Mundell is a Kinesiologist that saw the need for an anti-diet culture postpartum fitness course on the market. As a fitness coach who specializes in pre/postnatal clients myself, it is incredibly refreshing to see a comprehensive course for the core and pelvic floor that does not advertise weight loss for newly postpartum individuals.” – Taylor H
“Something my kids come up with on their own! It doesn’t matter how simple, crazy or silly it is, I just love when my kids come up with a gift that makes them think of me. As the years go by, the gifts just keep getting better – or more fun. Most of the time, I get drawings or cards, but last year my son gave me a necklace. It was not expensive, but he knows I love accessories and that is all that matters.” – Erin
For Him
“Last year, I gave my husband a personalized coin and he absolutely loved it! He carries it in his wallet and can have us with him everywhere he goes. The coin will not rip, bend or get damaged like a regular picture and, because we are a military family, it is just a bit more fitting. I had a family photo of us taken in front of a military plane engraved on one side and then our family motto on the back (#stockstrong). Simple and inexpensive, but meant a lot.” – Erin
“City Bonfires Portable Fire Pit. A portable fire pit that uses no wood or embers and can burn for up to 5 hours and also food safe for smores! We live in a townhome with a smaller backyard, so we cannot have a traditional fire pit. We love how compact our City Bonfire is and have even brought it with us when we travel! ” – Maura
For Kids
“ Crayola Scribble Scrubbie pets. Great for ages 2-6ish. My kids have always loved these things and they are great, easy gifts for children, friends, nieces/nephews, etc.” – Amy
“I know a lot of people probably have these now, but if you know someone who does not, or you want a gift idea to pass along to the Grandparents, these are awesome! They keep the kids busy, are easy to clean up and store, and truly encourage imaginative play! Be sure to check the tiles occasionally in case any magnets have come loose – could be a hazard for littles.” – Erin
Sleeping Queens was invented by 6-year-old Miranda Evarts, who thought up the game one night when she couldn’t fall asleep. She awoke the next morning and with help from her older sister, Madeleine and her parents, Denise and Max created this wonderfully whimsical world of napping nobles. – Lisa
“Fujifilm Instax Camera. This specific set comes with extra photo sheets, a carrying case and a little photo album. It’s a great gift for tweens!” – Amy
For Home
“You can take it or leave it but this is a kitchen gadget I LOVE and use it for salad, fruit (blueberries, raspberries, black berries etc) Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale – just about anything you want to spin the extra moisture out of. I even bought one for work and use it in the kitchen there.” – Jenn
For The Person Who Has Everything
“For Teachers – Anything personalized! I like to send in a questionnaire (see attached) that asks for a favorite quote or Bible verse, their favorite song, favorite book, and what they love most about teaching. I also ask what their favorite color is, favorite treat, favorite restaurant, if they prefer coffee or tea and their favorite way to relax. Don’t forget to ask for a T-Shirt and Sweatshirt Size! I search Etsy and Amazon for creative ways to display some of their favorite things or to find something they would love based on their other favorites. For example, one year I had the teachers’ quotes engraved on a wooden sign that could be displayed on their desks with a special note from my son on the back. There are a ton of cute “teacher” shirts and sweatshirts, notepads, thank you cards, and other personalized items that make both unique and thoughtful gifts.” – Erin
“For a special, high end gift option for a spouse or a parent, these Waterford crystal cocktail glasses are gorgeous! You can select the perfect glass based on their preferred beverage and you can personalize the glasses by engraving initials or a name. There are many different styles to chose from, based on preferences. I gifted a personalized set of whiskey glasses to my husband last year and he loved them!” – Amy
For a Believer – I had a “Sermon’s Notes” book personalized for my sister-in-law last year and it was a perfect gift for her. She ended up getting me the same exact thing (not planned!) and I use it every Sunday to help me organize the Pastor’s message, note Bible verses and do reflections throughout the week. The seller I purchased from is no longer on Etsy, but here is one that is similar.
– Erin
From Military Spouse/ Veteran Owned Businesses
“I offer a wide variety of products such as waterproof stickers, bookmarks, hand lettered prints, clothing, seasonal gifts and decorations, and more. I welcome your custom requests – please send me an inquiry, and I would be happy to see how I can help turn that vision into a reality.” – Katie P
The Dainty Forces Co – Each piece of jewelry from DFC is beautifully created and packaged with so much love. “We aim to build an authentic community of military affiliated and first responder families who are passionate about our brand.”
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Aweigh Candle Company – I love not only the way these candles make my house smell but I also love the witty names of each candle! My husband will be getting “Army Tears” as an early Christmas gift this year! Lauren, the milspo who pours all her candles from their current duty station in California says “Even if you are not living the military life, you are supporting it and we thank YOU! Hopefully you find that these candles give you a little insight and a snippet of the daily life.” – Maura
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Forever Firstie – This is a go to for me every holiday, birthday, and promotion time for gifts for my husband. Started by a 2008 USNA graduate, Forever Firstie offers everything from apparel, drinkware, home decor, to holiday ornaments. “Keeping Naval Academy grads outfitted wherever they call home.”
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