{4 gifts link-up: read}

Happy Friday friends!

How was your Thanksgiving? Are you doing any Black Friday shopping today? I might do a bit online, but I stay far away from the store crowds. Whichever you prefer, how about a little gift-giving inspiration? 

Today is the last week of the 4 gifts series, and this week I'm teaming up with Alyson and Sarah to share some ideas for gifts we can read. I've put together lists for my boys, hubby and myself. We are all book lovers at our house, and now that the boys can read they are even more fun. 

So here we go!

A Nativity Story // God Made Light // Knock Knock Jokes // The Sneeches

drink more whiskey //  whiskey: instant expert  // podcast strategies // podcasting for dummies

happy handmade home // hand lettering ledger // bread & wine // love, skip, jump

I hope these gave you some ideas! What is on your "read" wish list? 
Link up with us below!

An InLinkz Link-up

XO,

{4 gifts link-up: wear}

Happy Thursday friends!

This week is the fourth post in the 4-gifts series, which I'm doing along with Alyson and Sarah. Today we're sharing gifts we can wear! This is one of my favorites because I'm all about cozy and warm things right now, like sweaters, slippers, hats and scarves. 

I've put together lists for my boys, hubby and myself...hopefully these will give you some gift ideas for your family as well!

sweater 1 // sweater 2 //  hat 1 // hat 2  // boot 1 // boot 2

sweater // boots // t-shirt // gloves

necklace // slippers // scarf // sweater

What's on your "wear" wish list this year? Link up with us below!

An InLinkz Link-up

XO,

{4 gifts link-up: need}

Happy Thursday friends!

Today is the second week of our 4 gifts link-up, and this week we're focusing on things we need. I know, this sounds kind of boring, but "needs" can actually be fun too!

I've put together some needs for everyone in our family, and hopefully it will give you some ideas for yours! 

First up, my boys... 

slippers // hat & gloves // LeapPad case // art portfolio

Now that the weather has gotten much colder, they need some gear to keep their feet, hands and head warm. I love these grown up style slippers, and the hat set is in Landon's current favorite "color", camo. They both have tablets, but no case for them, so we really should get something to protect them on car trips. And finally, this art portfolio is a great idea to wrangle the art projects they make on a daily basis.

And now for my husband... 

electric blanket // coffee grinder // pepper mill // leather satchel

He has been having a horrible time sleeping, and said that having a super warm blanket helps, so an electric blanket would certainly improve his sleeping situation. A nice coffee grinder and pepper mill have been on his list for quite awhile now, and those are kind of kitchen "needs". And finally he could really use a bag for his laptop and this leather number is nice and manly. 

And finally a few needs for me...

curling iron // hair dryer // knee socks // laundry sorter

I honestly can't remember when I bought my current curling iron. But let's say I definitely had it pre-motherhood, and it is looking a tad worn. And while I'm at it, my hair dryer is looking pretty shabby as well. And now that I'm wearing my tall boots almost daily I could use some new knee socks. This last one is really for the whole family, but we desperately need a new laundry sorter. Ours is ripped and too small for our growing laundry mounds now that the boys' clothes are much bigger, so on the list it goes!

So there are a few things on our family "need" list this year. What is on yours? Link up with us below!

An InLinkz Link-up

{4 gifts link-up: want}

Have you heard of the "4 gifts" idea of gift-giving? 

My friend Alyson introduced it to me, and I'm joining with her and some other bloggers to share a series for the next month based on this concept. 

Here are the "4 gifts" categories:

Something they want, something they need, something they'll wear, and something they'll read. 

I really like this approach to gift giving, especially for kids, because it takes some of the focus off of TOYS and adds in things they need and will still enjoy, like a book, sweater or craft supplies. 

Each week we'll be focusing on one of the 4 gifts, starting with wants this week. {Of course those are the most fun, right?}

Here are some fun wants for everyone in our family this year, and hopefully they'll give you a few ideas for your list...

Beyblades / Transformers / Magnetic Building Tiles / Telescope

My boys are OBSESSED right now with Beyblades, which are a fun spinning toy, like a top, that even Dan and I enjoy playing with them. They have a lot of fun with the Transformers Mashers, which have interchangeable parts. They also enjoy building all sorts of creations, and the magnetic tiles allow them to use their imagination. And finally, this telescope would be an entertaining and educational gift. 

Now for my husband Dan...

Podcast mixer / Whiskey Stones / Desk Chair

He is usually super tough to shop for but this year he's already given me some ideas. Yay! He's currently working on starting a podcast, so he wants a sound mixer. He's also started a hobby of whiskey tasting and I thought these whiskey stones would be a fun addition to his bar cart. And finally, this IKEA chair is a bit pricey but a fun dream item for his desk. 

And finally, a few of my wants...

Coffee sign / Pillow / Poncho / Keen shoes

I always have lots of handmade items on my wish list, and you know how much I love coffee, so this cute sign by my friend Emily is at the top of the list. And how cute is this granny square pillow and vintage colorful poncho? Yes, please! And to finish it off, I have been searching for some fun casual shoes, and these mary janes from Keen are perfect. 

So there are some of our wants this year...I hope they've given you some ideas as well!

What is on your "want" list? Link up with us below!

An InLinkz Link-up

XO,