Articles by Courtney S

About Courtney S

Courtney has a B.A. in English Literature and a Diploma in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts/Breadmaking. Holistic health and nutrition are her passions, natural and organic are her two favorite words, and farmers markets make her heart sing. She lives in beautiful Vancouver, BC with her husband where they hike, bike, and hit the beach—but jump at any chance to travel and explore the food and culture of other countries as well! When it comes to gift giving, she likes getting creative in the kitchen and baking yummy treats or going all out by cooking a fancy meal.

The Best First Birthday Gift Ideas to Delight One-Year-Olds

Courtney S

My favorite picture of me as a baby is from my first birthday party. I’m sitting in my high chair sporting a Winnie the Pooh party hat with a big cake in front of me [read more]

The Best Summer Birthday Party Ideas for Toddlers

Courtney S

As someone who was born in July, I can say with confidence that summer birthdays are the best—especially when you’re a kid. When I was little, my parents threw the best parties for me; looking [read more]

The Best Gift Exchange Ideas for Big Families Hosting Summer Reunions

Courtney S

I’ll never forget the very first family reunion I went to when I was a kid. My brother, my parents, and I all piled into our red station wagon and road tripped to Wisconsin where [read more]

16 Creative Sweet Sixteen Birthday Gift Ideas

Courtney S

While most of my teenage years are now nothing but a blur, I distinctly remember my sixteenth birthday. I didn’t receive any material gifts from my parents that year. Instead, my mom took me on [read more]

The Best Fourth of July Party Theme Ideas for Food, Fun, and Decor

Courtney S

Fourth of July gatherings have always had a special place in my heart—the smells of the barbecues and sunscreen; the sights of folks in their red, white and blue attire; and the sounds of the [read more]

Gift Giving

5 Cozy Crocs That Make Perfect Holiday Gifts

When it comes to comfort that makes you say “ahhh,” our friends at Crocs know how to deliver! Since 2002, this Colorado-based brand has been revolutionizing footwear with their signature Croslite foam material that molds [read more]

Birthdays

9 Sagittarius Gifts That Fuel Your Adventurous Spirit

TL;DR1. Sagittarius Zodiac Candle | Etsy, $22.952. Sagittarius Rollerball Eau de Parfum | Anthropologie, $183. Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026 | Amazon, $18.694. Bubble Sagittarius Zodiac Necklace | BaubleBar, $22.405. Sagittarius Travel Journal | [read more]

Wishlist

Elfster How-To’s

What Is Elfster? Elfster is a free online gift exchange generator and wishlist platform that makes gift-giving easy, fun, and stress-free. Whether you’re organizing an exchange or joining one with friends, family, coworkers, or a [read more]