Actually Mum

You want to support someone you love in their healing journey, or show care and compassion when they are going through a hard time. These are gift ideas for friends and loved ones who are on a journey of healing and personal growth. Giftable items that promote self-care, positive mindset shifts and healing from trauma. You love these people and want to see their lives improve. You support them emotionally and want to give them little treats to encourage and inspire them along the way! Also, I've included information on healing activities, books to read, affirmations, and behaviors that send positive vibes into the community. I'm always adding to this list, so it's probably going to get huge!!

This is a list of little habit changes that you can easily build into your daily routine to help you with weight loss. Several of these are my ideas and some are ones that I've picked up from other people along the way. I truly believe that tiny tweaks are so much easier to ‘stomach’ than big fad diets and counting calories. These are tips and tricks that you can add into your life without too much discomfort and pain. Things that can become second nature to help you feel better about yourself and feel more comfortable in your body. Small steps add up to big results in the end. Some of these tips I've included a recommendation of a product you can buy to help you on this journey. These make awesome gift ideas for anyone else looking to lose weight!

Random Acts of Kindness! I love this trend, and I wanted to record some of the cool ways to send messages of hope and encouragement to strangers. These messages might be exactly what they needed to hear at that exact time. Have fun with this list!

Looking for the perfect White Elephant gift ideas under $30 for your office Christmas party? This list is packed with fun, unique and totally safe-for-work gift options that will have your co-workers laughing, swapping, and maybe even stealing! These are clever and creative gift ideas that stand out, and might get you the ‘best present of the party’ award. For the office gift exchange or secret Santa swaps, I've done all the work and hand picked each item for their originality and charm. There are even some personalized items here if you are buying for a specific person. Have fun! I hope my ideas will inspire you to really think about recipient's tastes, interests and hobbies. Would they like a gift that is serious or funny? Heartfelt or sarcastic?

Have the house to yourselves? Playing board games together is such a fun thing to do when you really just want to enjoy each other's company. Use a quick game to settle a dispute… like who gets to pick the movie. You get to work out your mind (to some degree) without getting tired running around town. Order take-out and play a game or two. Save the physical energy for whatever comes next…

Hey fellow cat person! If you’re always on the hunt for the purr-fect cat gifts, I’ve got you covered. This list is packed with funny cat shirts, mugs, stickers, and other adorable things that totally get the chaotic joy of loving cats. Whether you're shopping for a cat mom, your favorite vet tech, or just treating yourself (because you deserve it), there’s something here that will make you smile. All the designs are playful, quirky, and totally made for people who talk to their cats like they’re tiny roommates. Trust me—these are the kind of gifts that make cat lovers say, “Wait... I need this immediately.”

Some of the best Christmas gifts to give family and loved ones are pictures of your family! Bonus points because you can easily customize these all yourself. Additional bonus points for being products that are actually useful :) I've also included some cool family photo Holiday cards for you to personalize and send out to everyone on your list. These are my absolute favorite kind of cards to receive, especially when you don't get to see these people much during the year. Christmas is the time to get lovey and mushy, so I say go all the way with gifts showing off the smiling faces of people they love!!

I've found some DIY Christmas ornament ideas and craft kits perfect for the holiday season! Whether you're looking for handmade decorations, fun craft projects for the family, or personalized ornaments, this list has something for everyone. Explore a variety of easy-to-follow kits and creative designs to make your Christmas tree shine with custom, heartfelt touches. I love these for crafters for activities you can do with the kids, these DIY projects add a personal flair to your holiday decor. Go ahead… use my list for inspiration for your own family crafting this holiday season. Or just buy the kits right from the designer :)

These are some really cool sets of Christmas wrapping paper sets from Zazzle. The designers on this site are real artists from all over the world, and these are some of the most unique styles and combos of paper I've seen! They would make a a really special gifting moment for your friends and family over the holidays.

These Christmas cards are totally different from what you can find in the stores. I've hand-picked some beautiful and artist masterpieces from Etsy and Zazzle to show you, and all of them have been drawn or designed, or painted, or sewn by an actual human being. (The best one is last - Created by the best human ever) The cards from Zazzle can be personalized with special (or naughty) messages, and some can be customized with a family photo. It is very easy to personalize these cards right on the platform. The cards I picked from Etsy are hand crafted with crazy skill and creativity. These would be very difficult to replicate for a store, so your loved ones know that you spent some extra time and care selecting their cards this year. Awesome! I find them to be about the same cost as buying cards in the shop. And it looks like you spent a fortune on them!

Valentine's Day cards that celebrate passionate and romantic love. Please skip the dollar store this year! It feels so nice to receive a beautiful and meaningful card from your partner on Valentine's Day! I found some awesome designer cards that express romantic love in a cool way, so you don't have to go looking yourself! :)

Board Game lovers take gaming VERY seriously, and a great way to make them feel loved is to support this particular addiction/hobby. haha Grab them a gift from this list, and they will think that you were listening to all their talk about the hobby. This is a list of cool gifts for them that aren't more board games.

Gifts for your friends and loved ones who are out, proud and gay, but don't really want everyone else in the world to be hit in the face with their rainbow. Little trinkets to add a touch of fabulous personality to their daily life. I'm a straight ally, but I find myself often looking for gifts for my gay and lesbian friends for birthdays and other occasions. This is a small list of thoughtful things they have really liked…. and stuff I will probably buy in the near future! I will add more to this list as I see new and cool things out there in the wild :)

These wild and colorful gifts are meant to get a laugh from your gay friends and allies. They are fun and quirky and meant to be noticed. Some of these items are hand crafted by real humans living in the States. All of these lovingly curated by me. And I will add more to the list as I see new and cool things in the wild :) i hope you have a laugh and find some neat gift ideas.

If you're stuck trying to find a Father's Day gift that doesn't feel generic, I've made this list for you :) I pulled together a bunch of personal & unique ideas that would make any dad feel seen… and he might even laugh a little. These picks are all thoughtful, under $50, and full of heart. Every item here feels special - because dad deserves a little more effort that a last-minute checkout line grab. I few of these I actually designed myself (the embroidered ‘new dad’ hat and the mug), and many of these I've actually purchased for my dad or my husband on Father's Day.

This is a list of fun ideas for gifts (and experiences) you can buy for a romantic couple. Little to large trinkets for both of them to enjoy, even if they already have everything they need. These gifts celebrate their love for each other, and give them another opportunity to cherish their time together. Maybe you can use this list to inspire you think about how you can celebrate your own relationship with your husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend. You can use these ideas as Anniversary or Valentine gift ideas. Many of these ideas are very similar to (or exactly) gifts I have purchased before. In face, I have a pair of Korean wedding ducks sitting in a shelf at my front door!

This is a list of products I use every single day! Some of them for 15+ years… These are my hair and skin care favorites that I seriously couldn't do without!! I occasionally use other products, but these are the items that I buy regularly, and I have a backup of each item just in case I run out. FYI I am 47 year old woman with long thin hair and oily skin. Sounds hot right?? Whatever, these items keep me cute and under control :) These are my daily products, they don't cost a lot (except one), and most of them have been around forever.

Interior Design is my profession, and designing kitchens is my specialty (and true love)! I have so many horror stories about mistakes I made when starting out… and projects I was hired to fix after many, many wrong decisions were made by other designers and installers. I've seen it all, and I would love to share some kitchen design tips and insights with you. I am speaking to new kitchen designers looking for some help, and to homeowners who would like some more in-depth information before selecting a designer/company and signing off on a new kitchen reno project.

These are the books that literally shaped me as I grew up. They all have a distinct place in my history, and usually changed the way I saw the world in some profound way. They are my most beloved books. They healed me, sometimes changed my direction, and mark specific moments in my past. If you are an avid reader, might I suggest joining your local library so you don't have to spend your money on them. I like downloading audiobooks for free from the library, and eventually buying the few that really stand out. I've linked these books back to Bookshop.org if you are interested in buying a copy. This is an online storefront where a portion of the sale (30% of the cover price) is directed to the participating brick & mortar bookshop chosen by the buyer, or split among all participating stores if no specific store is chosen. They sell physical copies of books, as well as ebooks. I love this website, because I am supporting a local bookshop without leaving my sofa :) *note; The year (in the title) is the first year it was published.

Amazing people I like to listen to on Youtube when I need a little pep-talk, self-esteem booster, learn new self care tips and health information or just to be inspired! Each of these special people have touched my life in some way. Self Motivation and Business Success, Health and Well-Being, Financial Help and Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Confidence and Positive Mindset.

My son went to a Montessori play school, and these are similar to some his favorite toys. I volunteered a lot at the school, and I've included the most popular kinds of toys that created magical moments of exploration and discovery for those kids. You know... those amazing little 'AH-HA!' Moments. I love that these materials are non-toxic, natural and tactile. Many of these are made by hand and fit into a clean and modern home design aesthetic. Calm, quiet and creative. Let the kiddos explore their world with these little gems!!

Everyday home items that you can upscale to a spooky Halloween aesthetic. Boring and normal things can be moody and dark and sultry if you want… you don't have to wait until October to celebrate your favorite holiday! Gothic artwork, moody academia home decor, and weird and creepy home accents. I made this list to give you decorating ideas if you love this look. Maybe inspire some art and craft projects of your own, or to inspire you to find the perfect decorations for your taste!

Many of these games we started playing together when he was about 8 years old. Most of these are lighter ‘gateway’ games that have brought us closer, given endless moments of joy, and taught him about critical thinking. Instead of playing video games and watching T.V. we will reach for a board game so we can immerse ourselves in another world together and truly enjoy each other's company. This is one of our favorite hobbies to do together!

For people who love board games and card games, and can't get a group together often enough to scratch the itch. These Solitaire board games are all of my favorites right now! (Except for one of them, you can read below) You can give your brain a little workout and forget about this crazy noisy world for an hour. Cozy up with a cup of coffee and the cat at your feet and enjoy some alone time. Without falling asleep on the sofa watching Netflix! If you want to read more about these (and other) games, I go into much more detail on my instagram account @artleygamer

If you are totally into paying board games, this list should have some nerdy little nuggets for you. Wear funny shirts to board game night with friends and make them laugh. Or wear them to a board game convention to act as a conversation starter and ice breaker. You might get invited to more tables! I think that conventions can feel intimidating, and wearing a totally geeky shirt can make it easier to talk to people.

This day is all about her! I'm a mother, and I feel most loved when I receive a gift that shows that they KNOW me. (NOT crappy stuff with ‘Happy Mother’s Day' written on it.) Think about mom… her personality, her struggles, her hobbies and passions. And get a gift for her that reflects how much you understand her and care about her as a person. Please don't get mom a vacuum or a blender. Save that gift for another time. :) I've listed some ideas here that would make MY heart swell. These gifts are all great for any occasion actually… Christmas and her birthday included!