Here are our favorite gifts for the American Girl enthusiast: Dolls Here are four doll options to fit almost any budget: American Girl -- The originals. American Girl Wellie Wishers -- 14.5" instead of the original 18" and a lower price point. Super cute! (also check Costco during the holiday season) Madame Alexander -- These look very similar to American Girl dolls and are priced around $45 - $70. Skip the super expensive options, those may be dolls that are no longer made. Our Generation Dolls -- Offered by Target. A pretty good knock-off but the hair is definitely different. Good for the price. Doll Accessories Here are ideas for how to Keep Reading

Coffee Lover Gift Guide Do you have someone on your Christmas gift list who loves coffee? Or maybe just someone who needs an extra pick me up right now? Here are some of our favorite gifts for the coffee lover. Add on a pound of their favorite coffee or a gift card to their favorite coffee shop for an extra special treat. Top rated coffee and espresso makers: Standard coffee pot -- Cuisinart, Mr. Coffee, or Krups are the most popular and affordable drip coffee makers. Costco usually has a few decent coffeemakers or watch for Black Friday deals from other retailers. Keurig K-Duo Coffee Maker -- This coffee pot lets you brew one cup or 12 with a Keep Reading

Baker Gift Guide If you've been spending a LOT more time in the kitchen these days, you may be tempted to try something new. New recipes, new techniques, new, fun tools. Maybe you're teaching yourself how to REALLY cook for the first time. We've listed what we think are the essential tools and the extras that are, as we say in the biz, the icing on top. All of these would also make really nice gift ideas for Christmas! If you have someone on your list who loves to bake or would love to learn how, these would all be super fun. Baking Essentials: 1. KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer -- A kitchen staple that will be around for years. It's not Keep Reading

Best Family Board Games (Updated for 2021) Here's a list of (maybe) new-to-you games that your family will love. Something for every age and personality! Some of these have limited availability (which is noted), but should at least give you some ideas so you can keep your eye out at other retailers. 1. Blokus -- Fun strategy game for the whole family! Easy to learn. 2. HedBanz Game --  Such a silly, family-friendly game that gets everyone engaged and involved. 3. Telestrations -- Like playing Telephone — only with markers! One player sketches, the others try to guess what it is, then draw something based on it. 4. Taboo -- Such a fun Keep Reading

Best board games for preschoolers Pre-schoolers love to play games but they have little hands and fidgety bodies. It's best to pick up games that are geared to their level and will not frustrate them. We've searched high and low for games that the whole family can enjoy and the little ones can learn. Gamewright Little Hands Playing Card Holder -- this is essential if you're going to attempt any type of card game. Genius! Richard Scarry board games — Richard Scarry Busy Town and Richard Scarry Airport Game are some of our favorites. I enjoy playing these games with my kids and that is saying something. Busy Town stands the test of time, as Keep Reading