Dispatchesfromtwinlife

Nothing spreads holiday cheer quite like a beautifully wrapped gift. From shimmering metallics to cozy plaid prints, the right wrapping paper turns even the simplest present into something magical. Whether you love classic Christmas designs or modern, minimalist styles, I've rounded up the best festive wrapping papers to make your gifts sparkle under the tree this season.

My family has always loved the Moomins — those gentle, funny, slightly mischievous little creatures who find joy in the simple things. As a Finn, they’ve always felt like home to me, and I wanted to share a few of my favorite Moomin-inspired products that capture that same cozy, whimsical spirit.

Small businesses make the world go round! Here's a list of my favorite ones I've found.

All the places I've been and would love to stay again- from VRBO rentals, BnBs, and splurge worthy spots around the world.

We went to Iceland almost 8 years ago (how has it been so long!?) It is hands down my favorite place on earth. This is a list of all the places I loved. There's still so many places and things we didn't get to see. We were only there 6 days, but I so hope we get the chance to go back. Seeing the Northern Lights would be at the top of the list to see on a return trip.

Some of my favorite places to see in Chicago. Perfect ideas for locals and visitors. I hope someone reads this and finds their new favorite must see.

I recently took my first trip to NYC and I loved it! I was only there for a long weekend and I can't wait to go back. Here's a list of everything I did or used. I hope this helps someone else plan their trip!

I recently returned from my first trip to Scotland- Edinburgh more precisely. I fell in LOVE. I so hope to go back one day. I hope this list helps other's as they plan their trips to one of the best cities on earth.

I recently traveled with my family to Newport, Rhode Island. It was my first time there, but hopefully not my last. This list is for anyone looking to travel to the East Coast, Fall Color Seekers, and fans of touring historical mansions of the wealthy :)

Full disclosure- these mugs are all sold by me. I started designing on Zazzle as a form of art therapy. It's been a lovely way for me to channel my grief and my joy around twinness.

I created all of these accessories to provide unique gifts for twins and those who love them!

Welcoming twins into the world is a momentous occasion, and what better way to share the exciting news than with a charming and creative pregnancy announcement? Our collection of twin pregnancy announcements offers a variety of designs that cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you adore fruit-themed puns, love animals, or prefer floral motifs, we have something special for you.

I love to add pops of color and bits of flair even in the smallest spaces. These drawer knobs are a fun way to let different parts of your personality shine through! Perfect for anyone thinking about room upgrades that don't break the bank!

A few years ago, we threw the twins a Peter Rabbit themed party. These are some of the amazing decor pieces we bought! We focused on turning the house into Mr. McGregor's garden. Lots of flowers (both live and artificial), moss, greenery, butterflies, wood carved birds, and more. I hope this lists helps another parent plan their party!

The twins went through a Cars phase. So when they said they wanted a Cars birthday party, we delivered! This list contains my favorite things we purchased for the party. I hope it helps you as well.

A collection of books I've read (or am currently reading) that tell the stories of women. Some of them are fictional, some are non-fiction, one of them is a cockail recipe book, and one is written by a man. All of them though encompass the power of women. I hope you enjoy!

Our definition of diversity might be a little broader than others--in our house we focus on learning about people who don't look like us (race, physical differences, such as disability,) people who don't live like us (socioeconomic differences), people who don't work like us (overnight jobs), and diverse historical figures (A is for Awesome), and breaking gender stereotypes. This list is geared more towards the under 5 crowd. I hope other parents might find it a good starting point to think about diversity in your home too!

A collection of books focused on mental health, largely trauma related issues. I hope this list helps someone take a deeper dive into their own mental health or to help better understand what a loved one may be going through.

A list dedicated to the items I keep close in my cosmetics bag to make sure I always have them when I travel. I hope you find it helpful and get some ideas for things you might benefit from having!

I opened up my nightstand to see what's currently inside. I always enjoy seeing what other products people are using- a little peek behind the curtain. This list is just for fun for anyone who feels the same way :) Hopefully you'll also find something useful!

A month in the life of twin mom needing things from Target!

I've always struggled with Halloween. It's never been my favorite. Since my twins were born, I've been trying to embrace the holiday so as not to burden them with why Halloween is so difficult for me. I've been creating pink and preppy Halloween decor. Taking something I enjoy- the movie Legally Blonde and pairing it with Halloween in a slighty spooky and definitely playful way! I hope this brings a bit of light and levity to anyone else who isn't totally onboard with guts and gore.