Prime Day is set for June 21 and if you haven’t participated before, there are crazy deals! It can be a little overwhelming so I always make a list.
A list helps me stay on track mentally and stay in budget. It also helps decrease distractions. My favorite reason for a list is I can share it with my husband and friends and we can tag-team. Team work makes the dream work!
What to put on the list? Well, I don’t have limits. Anything I can get from Amazon goes on my list. I also add things I’ve seen other people get on previous Prime Day deals.
I do try to organize my list by sections: Home, school, me, gifts, etc.
One of my absolute favorite things about the culture of our house is that Black History and the celebration of Black people isn’t a day or a month. It’s literally every day.
So, I wanted to be sure to “kick it up a notch” for Juneteenth for a few reasons.
To know me is to know I love celebrating-the big, small and everything on between. I’m also big on traditions. It’s very VERY important that my kids see celebrations of Juneteenth just like they celebrations of Valentine’s Day or Halloween.
One of my favorite quotes is, “traditions make you remember” and I need them to remember the culture of home. Juneteenth helps by being tradition.
As my kids are getting older, they can absorb and comprehend so SO much I am so glad to educate, commemorate and celebrate all month long with these baskets.
DIY shirts: Using shirts from target, I added some vinyl to remind them that their joy is their birthright.
Craft kits- grabbing supplies from home and a craft store with some beads from our favorite jewelry designer, I put together a couple crafts. You can see the deets here.
I mean, honestly, didn’t Easter just happen? How is it already time to start prepping for Father’s Day? I feel like Spring crept and tried to take us out with the pollen and then just vanished into Summer. Anyway, your favorite Enneagram 6w5 is here with some ideas to make your ordering easy. (Yes, I know the world is back open but who is actually going to stores to shop for specifics???)
So, I have realized there are 3 types of Dad’s when it comes to gift giving…
Predictable Papa’s: The dad you know like the back of your hand that is easy to shop for and they will love it.
Direct Dada: The dad who will tell you exactly what he wants and where to get it or that he is ordering it himself.
Forgetful Father: The dad who has no idea what they want and forget to look up things to help you shop and celebrate.
I have the first for a dad and the last for a husband. Bless. These are my go-to’s to save time, money and sanity.
Sentimental: These are the tear-jerker gifts. The timeless keepsakes that will always make you remember when they were little and savor how they love without limits. Hand/foot print cards, “All About Dad” fill-in sheets (pinterest has a million and one) and special coupons for fun treats and quality time together seal the deal.
Athletic: Because this is all the rage now. Also, this can span from guns to golf. Like legit any additional sports equipment, special playing/practicing time and some personalized gear can go a very long way.
Pampering: Here me out, I understand most dads will not ask for this, however all dads need this. Call me biased but every dad NEEDS a pedicure and a massage. If they aren’t going willingly now, they will later. I promise! Grab a gift card or book an appointment for them!
Something they want but won’t but pay for: I mean, this is self explanatory. You know the ever reverberating, “I wish I had…” or “I would love…” Find it, order it if you can. This can also be a “group gift” if you and some others wanted to pull finances together tome it happen.
Special note from the dad I live with: “You can always do a good cologne. Men could always use some new underwear-like NICE underwear, upgrade my undergarments. Something in regards to a favorite sports team, some nice fan gear. You can never go wrong with a good bottle. Never. Guys like gadgets.”
Whatever you go with, make sure there is atleast a little effort put into it. That means the most.
