Nana Leanna

If sourdough has been calling your name but that jar of starter feels like a science project, start here — this is the exact kit I'd hand a friend. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Four short sections: getting a starter going without the stress, the shaping tools that make loaves look bakery-made, bake day basics, and how to slice and store your bread so it lasts.

Rainy day, grandkids at the door, and one rule at my house: we bake something. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad These are the tools and kits that make baking together easy at any age — real jobs for little hands, a decorating setup that buys a whole happy hour, the basics that live in my kitchen year-round, and a sweet way to send the extras home.

If getting the good skillet means kneeling on the floor or climbing and praying, the cabinet is the problem — not you. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Everything here pulls out, pulls down, spins, or labels itself in letters you can read, so the back of the cabinet might as well be the front — and the one step up included has a handrail, the way it should.

You don't have to heat the whole house to be warm in the room you're actually sitting in — you stop the cold at the door, then wrap the warmth around yourself. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Three parts: sealing the drafts that steal your heat, warmth you wear and sit on, and the soft glow that makes a room feel warmer before you even touch the thermostat.

Cooking for two shouldn't mean eating the same casserole until Thursday — the trick is smaller pans, honest portions, and a plan for the leftovers you actually want. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Three parts: right-sized appliances that don't cook for a crowd, storage that freezes single portions flat, and the small tools that make a two-plate dinner feel easy instead of scaled-down sad.

After 60, makeup shouldn't settle into every line and dare you to notice — it should sit soft, blur a little, and then get out of the way. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Four short sections: bases that blur instead of cake, eyes that don't crease by lunch, lips that stay where you put them, and the brushes and tools that make all of it easier to get on.

Valentine's at my house is for everybody I love — my husband, the grandkids, my daughters, my girlfriends. Hearts on the mantel, something sweet on the table, and gifts that outlast a dozen roses. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Three parts: the easy decor that goes up in minutes, a sweet table for your favorite people, and Galentine's gifts that are still around in March.

Our New Year's Eve happens at home now — good friends, something bubbly at midnight, and one corner of the room that makes everybody take pictures. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad This is the whole setup: the black-and-gold photo corner, a midnight toast that works for everyone (grandkids and designated drivers included), and the table touches that carry the countdown.

Showing up with a grocery-store bouquet is fine — but these are the gifts hosts actually mention when they call to thank you, and every single one stays under $25. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Split by the visit: what to bring the Thanksgiving host, what to bring the Christmas host, and the wrap-it-in-two-minutes supplies that make any of them look like you planned it for weeks.

My grown kids do not need novelty junk they'll toss in January — so every stuffer on this list earns its place: useful, a little bit luxe, or funny and still practical. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Organized the way I shop: the under-$15 workhorses, the small luxuries, the funny-but-useful ones, and the safe bets for sons and daughters-in-law.

They're calling it "Grandma's Christmas" this year — ceramic trees, tartan, candlelight, the china closet raided — and I just smile, because this is how we've always done it. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Here's where to get the look now: decor that feels like my house has always felt, the hosting pieces for a full family table, and the baking and game-night favorites that keep everybody lingering after dinner.

Thanksgiving at my house is about the sides, a table that looks like fall, and tools that never leave me guessing — this is the short list I reach for so dinner feels calm instead of stressful. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Three parts: the turkey tools that end the guessing, a fall table that looks like I tried (I barely did), and the serving pieces the sides everyone actually came for deserve.

I'm Nana — grandma of 8 — and this is my grandma gift closet in list form: the activity kits and learning toys I reach for when I want kids happily busy — making, squeezing, weaving, building and learning by doing. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Every pick here is a proven best seller families buy again and again: squishy makers and nano tape bubbles, weaving and classic crafts, early-learning favorites from LeapFrog and Plugo, and STEM kits with real wow factor. Four sections, organized by kind of play, so you can find the right gift fast.

Between road trips, busy restaurants, and keeping the little ones happily occupied when they’re over at the house, I’ve learned the hard way that handing over an iPad isn’t the only way to get a moment of peace. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad The trouble is, so many "travel activities" end up being cheap junk with fifty tiny plastic pieces that get lost under car seats within five minutes! I put this collection together with one rule in mind: it has to actually hold their attention, and it cannot create a massive mess for whoever is supervising. Whether you’re tucking these into holiday stockings, packing a carry-on, or keeping a "quiet bag" ready for weekend visits, these are the tried-and-true, screen-free games and activity sets that genuinely deliver 30+ minutes of focused, happy play.

Handpicked, durable outdoor essentials and tech upgrades he’ll actually use. From high-lumen campsite lanterns to premium portable sound, these top-rated gifts take the guesswork out of shopping for outdoorsmen, handymen, and dads.

I’m going on a cruise this December, and at 65 I’m thinking differently about what deserves space in my suitcase. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad These are the cruise essentials, travel organizers, comfort items and little conveniences I’m packing to make travel days, cabin life, excursions and evenings onboard easier. No giant list of things you don’t need—just practical cruise finds I would actually pack and use.

My curated list of low-contrast bedding, tactile layers, and understated bedroom accents from independent artists on Society6. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad Designed to help you build an intentional, restorative sanctuary without cold whites or visual noise.

Real-life self-care for women over 60—nothing complicated or fancy. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad At 65, these are the comfort, relaxation, sleep and everyday wellness products I actually use, from heating pads and magnesium lotion to compression socks, body oils and simple things that help me feel better day to day.

My favorite hair products for everyday styling, from the hairspray I keep reaching for to the little extras that help me feel put together. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad I’ll add the products I actually use and love as I find them.

Eight grandkids have given me plenty of chances to see which toys get played with — and which ones get forgotten. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad 😂 These are the puzzles, magnetic tiles, games, crafts, building toys and screen-free activities my grandkids actually enjoy and come back to. I'm sharing my Nana-approved favorites for birthdays, holidays, rainy days and those inevitable “Nana, what can we do?” moments.

Shopping for a mom or grandma who says she doesn’t need anything? Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad As a mom and Nana, I’ve gathered gifts I’ve given, received, or used myself—from cozy comforts to family keepsakes and little things that make everyday life easier. I’ll tell you why each one made my list so you can find something she’ll actually enjoy.

I review a lot of products, but these are the finds that have made their way into my real life. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad As a mom, Nana, and content creator at 65, I’m sharing the home comforts, travel helpers, and creator tools I use or have given to family—with a personal note on why each one made the list.

You don’t need a studio to start creating videos. Affiliate disclosure: some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #ad I began making product reviews and short videos with a simple setup, and this is where I share the filming gear, editing apps, and everyday tools I use as a creator at 65. I’ll tell you what I’d start with, what makes filming easier, and which upgrades can wait.