Welcome to this weeks Love List where I share finds from around the web. These past few weeks have been so incredibly busy that I feel like all I’ve done is look at our Skylight, get everyone where they need to be, and then look at it again. And somewhere in there, Nick and I bought a wedding gift for a couple who’s been married for 30-something years. I’ll explain.
- The Skylight Calendar – I’ve basically been living by this thing, yes it’s pricey, we got the big one, but sooo worth it, it’s been an absolute life and sanity saver. With four kids, there’s always someone who needs to be somewhere, and I love being able to glance at the calendar and see what kind of afternoon we’re in for. If you’ve been eyeing one for the holidays, Target has the Skylight Calendar.
- The cute gel pens I always put in teacher gifts – These gel pens write SO well and have the cutest little sayings on them (I of course have these foodie ones, these bookworm ones and want this holiday ones). I always tuck them into teacher gifts. Pair them with a coffee or Target gift card and a little note from your kid and call it done.
- Burnt toast theory – Have you heard of this? The idea is that a tiny inconvenience, like burning your toast and having to make another slice, might change the timing of your day in a way that actually works out for you. Maybe those extra five minutes helped you miss a traffic jam, or maybe they put you in the right place to run into someone you’ve been meaning to catch up with. I think it’s such a cool little reframe for those mornings when I’m already running late and then, of course, I burn the toast.
- A wedding gift, 30-something years later – Nick’s boss and his wife have been married for 30-something years and have two grown kids. They just found out there was some sort of hiccup with the original ceremony or the paperwork, and now they have to do another ceremony! So what do you get the couple who already has two grown kids? Apparently, a really cute bowl. Nick and I got it for them as a “wedding present,” and I’m still laughing about it, but really, isn’t it cute? I want one too! It’s called the Journey of True Love Bowl!
- A pretty platter for Thanksgiving – I spotted this blue floral stoneware platter at Target, and it looks like something you’d find in your grandma’s china cabinet in the best way. I’d pile it high with dinner rolls for Thanksgiving and pull it back out for Christmas cookies. A friend brought over an appetizer tray on a vintage looking ceramic platter like this and I’ve been obsessed ever since
- Seasoned oyster crackers – I made these for the soup. The soup never stood a chance. If you need something to set out while everyone’s waiting for Thanksgiving dinner, I’d make a double batch. Get the seasoned oyster crackers recipe.
What’s your go-to teacher gift? I’d love to hear what you do, especially if it’s something I can pull off in one Target run.
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