Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
Shopping for women is actually pretty simple. Undecided or uncertain? Go with a box of premium chocolates, a hardcover book in her favorite genre, a new pair of shoes, or one of the below ideas. Casey Clutch by Herschel Supply Co Every woman can appreciate a well-made and handsome leather clutch. The Casey Clutch, in a […]
Know someone who is in the kitchen a lot - either by necessity or desire? We've compiled a list of gifts that are sure to be used by anyone who prepares and/or enjoys food. Deep Dish Pie Baker by Fiesta Made in the USA, this elegant pie pan is heavy-duty - while also being dishwasher, […]
The hardest people on my list to shop for are always the MEN - fathers, grandparents, uncles, and brothers. Is this true for you too? Then, you'll appreciate the following list of go-to gifts for guys. Dash Long Sleeve Shirt by Brooks Running The name of this shirt says it. Any guy who runs, bikes, […]
If you're shopping for a 2 to 5-year-old, you've come to the right place. As the mom of four kids (ranging in age from newborn to age 10), I have pulled together a list of non-messy and marvelous gift ideas. As with my kid gift picks, these ideas focus on products related to reading, nature, art, […]
When it comes to gifts for kids, you'll notice that our guide leans toward art, nature, reading, and the imagination. We skipped right over the big box toy shop catalogs to find you the most magical, whimsical, and wonderful gifts for your kids in 2016. Note that the gifts in this section are geared especially […]
Welcome to Metropolitan Mama's 2016 Christmas Gift Guide. Pull on your slippers, throw your hair in a bun, and enjoy browsing thru my product picks for this holiday season. As always, I've thoughtfully selected gifts that are both pretty and practical. As William Morris so aptly put it, "Have nothing in your house that you do […]
If you are a runner, you probably are familiar with the Nathan Sports brand as they offer innovative and convenient ways to stay hydrated - whether on the trail or the pavement. Their bottles are also surprisingly smart as a back-to-school options for kids. Just squeeze for instant hydration on-the-go! No icky straws or stoppers […]
Our 4-year-old is eager to homeschool this year when the older girls go back-to-school (they attend a university model school - two days on-campus and three days of homeschool). To make the process more hands-on, I will be making good use of the classic alphabet and numbers puzzles by Hape. They have huge kid-appeal, but are […]