Category: Gift Guides

Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.

2013 Christmas Gift Guide

Welcome to Metropolitan Mama’s 2013 Christmas Gift Guide. This is the 6th year that I've run a gift guide in this space and, as always, I'm proud to bring you the best gifts for creative, active, and global families. The products we feature tend to be artistic, cultural, educational, colorful, and fanciful - rather than the […]

50 Stocking Stuffers for KIDS

Oh the joy of opening stockings on Christmas morning! Our three young daughters often love the miniature treasures that they discover inside even more than larger wrapped gifts. The trick is to find items to pack that won't land in the trash the day after. You want gifts that have instant kid-appeal, but plenty of […]

Christmas Gifts for Men 2013

Got an active guy on your gift list? Here are a few ideas that are guaranteed to help him hike, bike, run, backpack, rock-climb, golf, play with his kids, etc. All listed products were provided to Metropolitan Mama for testing and review purposes. Pendulum Trail Running Shoe by Vasque   For the discriminating outdoorsman, Vasque […]

Photo Cards - my favorite kind to give + receive!

The creators of Shutterfly and Tiny Prints are giving 1 million people a free photo card - now thru June 17. Choose from a number of card designs on Treat.com. Then, make it personal by adding photos, nicknames, inside jokes, and fun shared memories. Definitely a good idea for grandparents: Would be fun to go […]

Christmas Shipping Deadlines at Amazon

Twas’ the week before Christmas...not the best time to brave the crowded malls. Stay cozy and warm, while getting great prices at Amazon. December 19th is the last day to get FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of $25 or more. The cut-off is 3:00pm EST or 12:00pm PST to get your packages by Christmas […]

Stocking Stuffer Shopping - with Kohl's

Stockings are almost more fun to open than gifts, don't you think? I love all of the little thoughtful items tucked inside - miniature oranges, dark chocolates, soft peppermint candies, jewelry, lipstick, and other surprises. If you're looking to pick up stocking stuffers for your family, Kohl's is a good place to start. The department […]

Christmas Gifts for Foodies

Know someone who is a master chef? A baker? A grill master? A person with an extremely perceptive palate? These outstanding gift picks are sure to make any foodie's mouth water. Teak Bonded Set by Schmidt Brothers Cutlery Attractive to behold and mighty to use, this 15-piece set of knives is impressive. The regal glass […]

Christmas Gifts for Women

What do women really want? Most women want gifts that can't be wrapped up - a genuine compliment, lunch with a friend, time to exercise, or a family photo shoot. Even so, it can still be fun to put something under the tree. Consider these lovely gift picks for her. Floral Pattern Stationary by Meri […]

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