Gift Guide 2013: For the Kids & The Puppy

Some of you have kids, some have dogs, and some crazy people have both! Shopping for them is probably the most fun of the season. There is so much goodness out there, but here are a few ideas for your pooch and for the little ones in your life that are adorable and fun. 

1. I mean, come on? What pup doesn't need a Tory Burch sweater for cold walks? ($65)

2. This gilded water bowl is so chic. ($18)

3. Barkbox is such a cute idea with fun surprises for your dog each month. 

4. These smart phone friendly cashmere gloves are for the owner for those winter walks. ($38)

1. Tommy has a pair of these headphones and it makes watching Curious George so cool. ($19)

2. How sweet is this little cooking kit? 

3. A Diane Von Furstenburg fairy tale book. Amazing. ($22)

4. My spoiled kids are getting this genius activity table from their grandparents. Perfect for trains, legos and play houses. It comes with two sets of legs so it grows with them to use as a regular table later and storage carts. 

5. Just a bucket full of fun craft supplies. Love it. ($29)

xo

Erin 

Check out my other gift ideas for everyone on your list here.   

And I am out...

Photo: Bruce Weber

There is something about a girls-only trip that makes life just so much better. Don't get me wrong, I love traveling with the little guy and I have had plenty of fun out of town with the big guy, but a trip where you are not responsible for anyone else but yourself is pretty liberating. 

It is also nice to just get away for no reason at all. No wedding, no bachelorette, no shower, no work, no event at all. Just hanging out, catching up with no reason to look at the clock, count calories or drinks, no bedtimes, nothing but pure joy of of being with the company around you. 

So here is to a plane ride with a full stack of magazines and bloody (sigh-virgin) Mary's, reverting a bit back to college life (except with more sunscreen and better wine), and zero responsibility. It is nice to get a break from that, right? 

Have the best weekend. I know I will. 

xo
Erin 

Gift Guide: For the Kiddos

Santa would be a much loved man for leaving these under the tree this year for your favorite little guy or girl.  

1. Mirabelle the Bunny by BlaBla is handmade and super soft $52

2. Personalize a Memory Game from Pinhole Press with your own photos. Love love love this idea. $20

3. A striped jumper by Oeuf for J. Crew that supports a good cause as well $88

4. Kids can build and learn their ABC's with this block set $25

5. Old Navy makes the cutest Sherpa lined suede booties. I could not resist and already got them.  $9 

6. Walrooz connectible sleds come in a bunch of sizes and colors. How fun would a sled train be? $12

7. I love this nameplate puzzle. The pastel is so sweet for a little girl. $25

8. A shiny, chubby piggy bank for all those first coins to save for college. Or ice cream. $50

xo

Erin 

News Break

Let's do a quick round up of what is happening in the world of celeb. There are a few things to discuss...

First off, I did not think I could be more devastated by a break up when I heard that Amy and Will were splitting. They have always kind of been my dream couple, as I would just imagine how they would crack each other up...

And then the Devito's announced their divorce. And for some reason I was floored. How could this vertically challenged couple move on from one another? You would think their sense of humors would help make this one last. 

I just don't get this couple. You're J Lo, get a real boyfriend. 

I think you can basically vote these two most popular couple right now. They seem cool and again, probably laugh a lot...

How are these two together? And how do they let people photograph them like this?? 

Oh hi, you're still fine...

Love you GP, but does it look like she may have had a little refresher? I like you au natural, lady...

I love how everyone is talking about how Lady Gaga gained so much weight and is HUGE. Yea, this is what huge looks like. Let's stop talking about it. 

Of course Sienna has a cute little babe. Still love her and now, her daughter Marlowe..

And finally, Jennifer Aniston showed off her ring for the first time. Wowza, it is huge. Nice work Justin. In bigger news, take a look at the strap of her purse....

Yep, JA likes to sport a banana clip. And she is not afraid to keep it on display while not in use.  Now that is a statement piece. 

xo

Erin 

images via: people.com