In many western countries like the United States, we associate Valentine’s Day with flowers and chocolates purchased by men and given to their wives and girlfriends on Valentine’s Day. But there is a country that expects the opposite. In which country do women give men chocolate on Valentine’s Day? In Japan, women typically gift chocolate […]
Where do women give men chocolate on Valentine’s Day? (Not vice versa!)
February 13, 2023 7 Comments
5 Reasons to Buy a Traeger BBQ Smoker for Dad
June 10, 2020 42 Comments
I know, I know. A Traeger electric BBQ smoker may sound like just another toy that will get tucked away in some forgotten corner of the garage – like that exercise machine Dad swore he’d use. A Traeger grill is different, though. My wife bought me one a couple of years ago and I still […]
10 Reasons to Give the Gift of Learning a New Language with Rosetta Stone
December 2, 2019 28 Comments
A new language opens a world of possibilities. Learning a foreign language makes a wonderful gift to give for the holidays, a birthday, wedding or any special occasion. With Rosetta Stone, giving the gift of language is also easy with their customizable e-cards. Plus, I know from personal experience that their subscription-based online language learning […]
How to Stay Cool in Summer with Columbia’s Cool Tech Clothing
July 27, 2018 22 Comments
Thank you Columbia for sponsoring this story about how to stay cool in summer with cool clothing technologies. While this is a sponsored opportunity from Columbia, all content and opinions about Columbia clothing expressed here are my own. When you live in the hottest state in the U.S., you need to do everything you can […]
Santa for a Day Lands’ End Discounts and Giveaways
December 10, 2017 46 Comments
Ho! Ho! Ho! Travel Mamas is partnering with Lands’ End to spread some cheer this holiday season. In addition to special Lands’ End discounts, sales and gift offerings, they’re is giving away an abundance of gift cards and the chance to win $10,000! Lands’ End Gifts for All From gifts for kids, women, men and […]
Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers ~ Keepsakes & Tastes from Around the World
November 27, 2017 40 Comments
A lot of gift lists for travelers focus on gear, but really, how many suitcases and noise-cancelling headphones does a person need? These fourteen special gift ideas for travel lovers feature keepsakes and flavors from around the world, great for the holiday season or any time of year. World Map to Track Travels Scratch-off maps are […]
The Best Way to Refresh Your Skin After Traveling: Onyx Youth Magnetic Mask
November 21, 2017 24 Comments
It’s fun to bring home souvenirs from traveling. It’s not so fun, however, to bring home dry skin and clogged pores! Travel can wreak havoc on your skin. Sitting on an airplane for hours can lead to dryness, congested pores and dull skin. As a frequent traveler and beauty product junkie, I was thrilled to […]
Disney Decor and Gift Ideas to Infuse Magic into Every Day
October 24, 2017 8 Comments
Disney decor and gifts infuse the magic of Disney into every day. A Disney vacation allows us to escape from reality into a world full of fun, kindness and wonder. And then we get home to reality with its responsibilities and concerns. Worry not, my Disney-loving friends! Adding a touch of Disney to the home reminds us to find […]
Find Your Own Pearl in an Oyster for Beautiful Disney Jewelry
July 28, 2017 45 Comments
There is something really special about opening an oyster to find your own pearl. It feels magical. You don’t need to be extremely lucky to find your own pearl, either. All you need to do is order a pearl oyster kit from AOS Design. Then choose one of their gorgeous Disney jewelry designs to show off your […]
Thoughtfully Themed Gift Boxes Review and Giveaway
November 28, 2016 77 Comments
Why wrack your brain and waste your time trying to find the perfectly themed gift? Thoughtfully.com will do the work for you! Choose from gift boxes for men, women, and families. This new website offers gifts for Christmas, New Years, birthdays, or any time of year. Plus, now you can enter to win your choice from their Thoughtfully […]
World Vision ~ Give Great Gifts & Make the World a Better Place
November 25, 2016 68 Comments
This holiday season, give beautiful handcrafted gifts from World Vision that your loved ones can unwrap and enjoy. At the same time, feel good knowing that your presents are helping to make the world a better place. How? Simply choose from World Vision’s Handcrafted Gifts Catalog, and a donation will be made to help alleviate poverty […]
Travel-Inspired Holiday Gift Ideas for Girls
November 23, 2016 4 Comments
The holiday season is here, which means it’s time to stock up on gifts for the kids for Christmas or Hanukkah. Here are our travel-inspired holiday gift ideas for girls. Whether your family loves road trips, Disney vacations, or beach play ~ we’ve got you covered! Gift Ideas for Girls Who Love Music Headphones are a must for travel. These […]
Give Kids the Gift of Travel at Christmas and All Year
December 18, 2013 8 Comments
As expats in Europe, trying to live by the mantra of “collect moments not things” isn’t always easy. You can imagine all of the fun and unique keepsakes that we stumble upon during our various European excursions. The biggest challenge is keeping our three young children on board with this mentality. For every birthday and […]
