21st Birthday Gift Ideas For Launching Into Adulthood

Great Gift Ideas for 21st Birthdays

A 21st birthday just calls out for the perfect gift.

They’ve been old enough to vote and play the lottery and enlist and be tried as an adult for three whole years now… but, you know, are you really an “Adult adult” until you’ve turned 21?

It’s getting serious now, but not so serious that they won’t get childish over a pile of presents.

Here are some of the best of the best gifts for your favorite 21 year old.

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21 Best 3 Year Old Gift Ideas [Precious & Delightful]

Gift Ideas for Three Year Olds

3 year olds are at a magical age. Ask any parent and most would agree, 3 is a hysterical, frustrating, adorable, messy, laugh-filled year.

They’re out of those pesky terrible twos, but still little enough to squish and snuggle and sing to.

When your favorite 3 year old needs a special gift, what to do? We’ve got you covered with 21 ideas sure to please the most persnickety (yet precious and delightful) of human beans.

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2 Year Old Gift Ideas: 21 Gifts for the “Terrible” Twos

2 Year Old Gift Ideas: 21 Ideas for Birthdays, Holidays, and More

Sure, they call ’em the Terrible Twos, but that’s a misnomer (as anyone who has lived through the Ferocious Threes will tell you).

Two year olds are fabulous little humans. They’re developing minds of their own, an ability to communicate, a belly full of laughs (and sure, the occasional temper tantrum, but who doesn’t have those once in a while).

Here are the best 2 year old gift ideas we’ve found for that special pint-sized being in your life.

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101 Romantic Things to Do on Your Anniversary

Romantic Ideas For Your Anniversary

Let me guess. You’re here because you want some fresh ideas for things to do on your anniversary.

Well, you’ve landed in the right place because we have 101 of them.

Whether you and your special someone are the dress-up and paint-the-town type, or the stay-at-home in jogger pants and eat take-out type, we’ve got some quality ways to spend your special day together.

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23 Awesome Books to Read Aloud to Your Son

Books to Read Aloud to Your Son

Let’s take a look at some of the best books to read aloud to your son.

If you’re going to read a story to your son, you might as well make it one that is interesting, entertaining, and just plain fun. In short, an awesome book.

Boys especially seem to need something with that “wow” factor to get them engaged in reading.

So here are 23 great books to read aloud to your son. Or sons. Or sons and daughters! Anyone, really, will fall in love with these books as you share an enthralling story together.

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10 Classic Christmas Books to Read Aloud as a Family

Christmas Books to Read Aloud as a Family

Let’s talk about classic Christmas books to read aloud to your family this holiday season!

There’s something about long wintery evenings (maybe because it gets dark at 4 pm) that begs for a cheery fire, some cozy slippers, hot cocoa, and a stack of books as high as the mantle.

And there’s nothing better than reading a classic and beloved book together with your family. You will all take in the same beloved story at the same pace, enjoying the thrills and despairs along with the characters who will come to feel like part of the family.

Here ten of my favorite classic Christmas books to read aloud as a family. Bookmark this list if you’re stuck looking for your next holiday story time tale!

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23 Delightful Books to Read Aloud to Your Daughter

Delightful Books to Read Aloud to Your Daughter

While scouring my shelves, memories, and online library for the best in young girl’s literature, I was reminded of these words,

A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.

CS Lewis

With that in mind, here are 23 excellent books to read aloud that will keep you just as passionately enthralled as your daughter.

Each and every one of these will make a wonderful gift. The books themselves are great to unwrap at Christmas or on a birthday, but the greatest gift will be the time you spend together enjoying a marvelous story.

Snuggle up and read!

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