Mother's Day 'Love Language' Gifts

A thoughtful way to choose a gift for your wife or mother is to take advantage of their love language. The five love languages are quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch and receiving gifts.  

Photo credits: Auberge du Soleil hotel, vintage letters, Honey Do list, couples massage, breakfast in bed with a beautiful gift. 

Holiday Gift Guide: Pairings for All

Happy December! I know everyone and your Mama has a gift guide these days, so I thought I would make my list a little bit more specific with these thoughtful pairings. If you are a lover of giving and receiving gifts like I am, a twofer makes it extra special. 

For the techie: Beats wireless headphones + his/her cord taco (to make it extra special make them a personalized playlist)

For the home chef: California olive oil + Fresh & Easy cookbook
For the cozy homebody: Buffalo sherpa throw + 3-wick candle 

For the baker: Personalized cake stencil + gourmet cake mix (or pie kit)
For the special woman: Concrete jewelry dish + personalized handwritten necklace (ring)
For the coffee lover: NY to-go cups + k-cups (Stumptown coffee)

For the whole family: Glass popcorn popper + Ikea board game
For the toddler: Pigeon book(s) + bake cookies with them
For the shopper or teenager: Cash + seed money