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Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Gift Guides, Holidays, Lifestyle

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Father’s Day is around the corner, and if you don’t have a gift for dad yet, it’s not too late! Believe me, I know it’s not a good feeling when you wait until the last minute to get someone a gift, but, hey, it happens! And, let’s be honest, dads can be really hard to shop for! If the dad in your life is the kind of guy that either has everything or says he doesn’t want anything, I got you! I’ve pulled together a list of the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts for every kind of dad, from the frequent flyer to the home bartender to the golf enthusiast, below.

For more information on these unique products, tune in to my KTLA Morning News segment about last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas below!

Top 5 Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts

Rollink Flex 360° Spinner

A collapsible suitcase that’s great for the frequent flyer!

If dad is always on the go, make his traveling easier with Rollink‘s collapsible suitcases! Rollink is the world’s slimmest, collapsible suitcase that is trendy, sustainable, durable, and practical. Upon returning home, dad simply collapses the bag and conveniently stores it away for the next use without occupying a lot of closets or hotel room space — you can even stow it under a bed! Rollink suitcases are made with sturdy polycarbonate hard shells, come in three different carry-on and checked bag styles, multiple colors and collapse to 2 inches thick! Rollink’s newest line is the Flex 360° Spinner Collection, and it is the most versatile for your traveling dad. It’s impact-resistant, plus the silent and smooth 360° double spinner wheels provide optimal maneuverability! Rollink’s suitcases are available with 2-day shipping via Amazon Prime, so shop now to get it in time for Father’s Day!

Bushnell Golf Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder and Wingman GPS Speakers

Level up dad’s game with the best golf tech!

Don’t let dad return from the golf course complaining of his missed shots again! Bushnell is the #1 trusted optics brand in professional golf that will help dad improve his game. If you’re not familiar with golf rangefinders and GPS systems, these tools take the guesswork out of how hard dad should hit the ball, informs him on what club to use and helps him improve his overall golf skills. Trusted by 98% of Tour players, Bushnell Golf products will make dad feel like one of the pros!

Debuted earlier this year, the Bushnell Tour V6 Shift is the newest, best performing model with exceptional optics, accuracy, and consistency. It features Bushnell’s patented Slope Technology, which gives dad an idea of the distance between him and his target while taking into account how much yardage there is with the terrain in front of him. The Tour V6 Shift also features improved PinSeeker with Visual JOLT where the PinSeeker algorithm has been enhanced to give golfers even greater confidence that they have locked onto the flag or their intended target. Another plus of this rangefinder is its integrated “BITE” magnetic cart mount which allows the laser rangefinder to be secured to the golf cart without the need for any aftermarket accessories. You can pick up this rangefinder at your local DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Roger Dunn Golf Shops, or get it in 2 days with Amazon Prime.

Bushnell also launched two new GPS speakers earlier this year, the Wingman View and Wingman Mini, that are great additions to dad’s golf game. Combining GPS and Bluetooth technologies and featuring an all-new LCD screen, the Wingman View provides dad audible and visual front, center, and back distances, and up to six visual hazards per hole, all while listening to the music of this choice through mobile applications. A removable magnetic BITE remote seamlessly secures the remote atop the Wingman View unit and provides GPS Distances, full music control adjusts, and plays 1st tee introductions and custom messages at a touch of a button. The Wingman View is available locally at DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and Roger Dunn Golf Shops. At the time of writing this, the Wingman View was available on Amazon but not with Prime 2-day shipping.

A more affordable option, the Wingman Mini packs a big punch in a small speaker. Ideal for both walkers and cart riders, the Mini features audible GPS distances, first tee introductions and custom messages, integrated BITE magnetic cart mount, water resistant IPX7 construction, 10-hour battery life and carabiner clip to easily attach to your golf bag or belt loop. Snag the Wingman Mini in store at DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and Roger Dunn Golf Shops. You also can get 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

You also can get all of Bushnell Golf’s products in time for Father’s Day when you select overnight or 2-day shipping at checkout on bushnellgolf.com.

Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Shaker Set and Smoking Box

The best bar tools for dads who love craft cocktails!

Dads know the benefit of having the top-of-the line tools for any job, whether its woodworking or taking care of the lawn, so make sure dad has the best bar tools from Crafthouse by Fortessa for his at-home cocktails! These finely made tools will look great on your home bar and make it easy for dad to create professional-level cocktails regardless of his mixology experience! Designed by Charles Joly, world-champion bartender and creator of Crafthouse Cocktails, and made in collaboration with Fortessa, a world-renowned designer of tableware, these bar tools celebrate the bold spirit of handcrafted cocktails. Every cocktail enthusiast needs a solid Shaker Set, and I love this this one from Crafthouse by Fortessa because its well designed and includes everything you need: a two-piece Boston shaker, Hawthorne strainer, jigger and beautiful walnut wooden muddler. To get the Shaker Set in time for Father’s Day, it’s available for pickup at select local Williams Sonoma stores or you can get it online with 1 or 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

Help dad really impress his friends with a fancy Smoking Box for infusing cocktails with savory smoky flavor. The Smoking Box includes handheld smoker with smoking wood chips. The clear glass design adds a level of showmanship, allowing dad to flaunt his professional-level cocktails as they are being smoked. This product isn’t just for finishing off your favorite drink, it also works great for smoking your favorite foods! The Smoking Box is available online or in-store at Williams Sonoma and Sur La Table or online with fast shipping from Amazon Prime.

Den Mother Wellness Box

Modern self-care for the wellness enthusiast or dad who needs to destress

If you have a dad that needs some stress relief or if your dad loves staying up-to-date on the hottest wellness trends (hello cold plunging!), give him the Wellness Box from Den Mother, a healing house on Abbot Kinney in Venice devoted to techniques and therapies from ancient cultures. Created special for Father’s Day, Den Mother’s Wellness Box features a curated selection of the best supplements and herbs for the wellness dad that will ease muscle aches, reduce inflammation and improve digestion. Products in the box include Evil Bone Water for pain relief, Onsen Saru Bath Fizz for relaxation and to aid sleep, Salt N Stone high performance deodorant, Tame the Flame gut supplement, Royal Rest supplement. Add an optional gift card for a cold plunge + sauna session ($85 for 30 minutes or $145 for 1 hour) to really help dad relax! Everybody is talking about cold plunge and sauna “contrast” therapy which is one of the most sought-after therapies for circulation, inflammation, relaxation and healing from injury.

Den Mother is one of the hottest wellness spaces in LA with a treatment menu designed to help regulate the nervous system for our modern day living. Treatments include everything from massage to acupuncture to neuromuscular testing. Dad also can enjoy plant-based meals and snacks from The Butcher’s Daughter restaurant (located next door) on Den Mother’s patio post treatment.

Pick up this wellness gift set in a masculine branded box for around $150 at Den Mother, located at 1209 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice Beach. I recommend calling ahead of time to reserve your box: 310-310-8905.

Nanoleaf Elements

Upgrade dad’s man cave with smart wall art lighting!

Help dad transform his home office or man cave into a sophisticated space with an elegant and organic feel with Nanoleaf Elements Hexagons. It’s like glowing artwork for his walls! These wood-like LED smart panels provide a warm light that’s perfect for wellness, work and living spaces. They respond to music and touch, which will leave guests and Zoom colleagues in awe. Nanoleaf provides design recommendations, or he can create his own. They’re simple to operate from the touch panel or from his smart phone. He can create unlimited color schemes or he can use others’ designs within the app. Nanoleaf Elements are in stock at select Best Buy stores or you can get one-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

Which of these products would be perfect gifts for the dads in your life? I know my husband would love the Bushnell Golf V6 Shift Rangefinder to improve his golf game! Let me know what you think of these products in the comments below or connect with me on Instagram and TikTok!

XO Maggie

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

Cooking, Holidays

I’ll never forget the year I slaved over creating a gourmet Thanksgiving feast for my family and my 2-year-old son only ate a crescent roll. The audacity! Didn’t he know that I had been Pinning recipes for weeks, woke up at the crack of dawn to properly season and dress the turkey, and my cherry chorizo stuffing is the best ever?! Of course not — he was only 2!

Despite being a bit miffed at my son’s lack of interest in our Turkey Day meal, it made me rethink how I should prepare Thanksgiving moving forward. I realized he had no idea the amount of preparation that went into Thanksgiving. He didn’t yet know the traditional foods. How could I expect him to love green bean casserole when he doesn’t even like regular green beans? Right then and there, I decided I would involve my children in preparing our Thanksgiving meal next year, and I’d introduce more kid-friendly recipes!

Below are six kid-friendly Thanksgiving recipes that the whole family will love! These recipes give kids confidence in the kitchen and encourage picky eaters to enjoy their Thanksgiving meal. These delicious recipes are so easy that both kids and parents have stress-free fun in the kitchen, plus they have the joy of indulging in their scrumptious Thanksgiving meal together.

Be sure to scroll to the end for additional Thanksgiving meal preparation tips!

6 Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes The Whole Family Will Love:

Veggie Turkey Plate with Healthy Veggie Dip

The best way to get my kids to eat veggies is to introduce them first and make it fun! A veggie plate appetizer shaped like a turkey is sure to get your kids interested! Arrange cucumbers, carrots and celery for the turkey feathers and use bell peppers to create turkey wings and face. I like to pair veggies with my favorite Healthy Veggie Dip, which is so easy to make! Go to Favorite Family Recipes for tips on how to create the veggie turkey here.

Make Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes

What kid doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Make this elevated version of mashed potatoes using Cacique Oaxaca Cheese, Crema Mexicana, Pork Chorizo and bacon for a side dish that the whole family will love! Cacique brand makes my favorite hispanic foods, including their high-quality, authentic Oaxaca Cheese which has a mellow, earthy flavor with a superior melt. It’s the perfect cheese to add a special spark to your favorite dishes like classic mashed potatoes. My children love helping sprinkle the shredded Cacique Oaxaca Cheese as the final touch on the casserole, and my 4-year-old is great at mashing potatoes! Another thing that’s fabulous about this mashed potatoes recipe is that you can assemble it the day before Thanksgiving, then pop it in the oven for 30 minutes when you’re ready to serve. This makes the day easier to enjoy relaxing and visiting with family instead of stressing out in the kitchen. For more information about Cacique, including mouth-watering recipes made with authentic ingredients, head to www.CaciqueFoods.com. You can find this Make Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe here.

Stuffins

Stuffins = stuffing muffins!! My kids always love making muffins with me, so why not make stuffing muffins! These are easy for little hands to eat and perfect for dipping in gravy or topping with mashed potatoes. I also love that stuffing in muffin form makes sending home leftovers easier. Just pop one of these in a to-go bag! Now you can eat one of everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving side dishes on-the-go! These stuffins are sure to be a big hit with the whole family! Find the full recipe from Forkly here.

Cranberry Crescent Rolls

This is the easiest recipe that combines two traditional Thanksgiving sides – Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and cranberry sauce! Simply add a spoonful of cranberry sauce to your crescent roll dough and roll up as usual. Your kids will love helping you assemble these Cranberry Crescent Rolls! Our family always looks forward to a night when we serve Pillsbury Crescent Rolls with dinner, and the cranberry sauce makes this dish feel more festive. You can even serve these as an appetizer! Find the full recipe from Beauty From Imperfection blog here.

Healthier Pumpkin Pie

I have two priorities when cooking for my family: make it easy and make it healthy-ish. I’m not a dictator about removing sugar from our house, but I do try to cut back where ever I can. That’s why I love Truvia Sweet Complete Monk Fruit Sweetener to replace sugar in baking. It’s a 1:1 replacement, so no additional measuring when following your favorite recipes for cookies, cakes, brownies and pies. Speaking of pie, Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie recipe is our go-to because, well, it’s easy as pie! My children help combine and stir the ingredients in a big bowl, then I pour it the filling into a pie crust and place in the oven. Voila! Traditional pumpkin pie without all the sugar!

Turkey Handprint Cookies

How adorable are these handprint cookies? Trace your child’s hand on card stock and cut out the handprint. Use it as a stencil as you cut handprint cookies out of sugar cookie dough. Your children will love decorating the turkey feathers with colorful chocolate covered sunflower seeds. These cookies are perfect to give to our dinner guests! Set them at each place setting for a thoughtful take-home treat! I got the idea for these Turkey Handprint Cookies from Stephanie over at Somewhat Simple. Find the full recipe here.

My Thanksgiving Meal Prep Tips:

Use the best cookware! As someone who loves to cook, I’ve learned that the quality of your cookware makes a huge difference! Le Creuset has been my favorite cookware brand for years because of its superior quality, versatility, and its beautiful! Their dishes are crafted from the fineest quality stoneware to ensure excellent heat distribution for uniform browning and even cooking with no hot spots. The dishes are finished with a beautiful glaze that is virtually nonstick for easy cleanup. This Thanksgiving, I’m using the Heritage Rectangular Casserole to make the Make Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes, but the dish also is perfect for making comforting casseroles, marinating meats, broiling fish and more. I love that it comes with a stoneware lid that locks in moisture and heat while baking and makes it easy to transport and serve dishes at a holiday buffet or potluck. For my pumpkin pie, I’m using Le Creuset’s Pumpkin Casserole to create a perfectly even-cooked pie, plus its so festive with its pumpkin shaped lid! My favorite Le Creuset glaze color meringue, and you’ll be happy to know the glaze is non-porous, non-reactive, scratch-resistant, and resists stains and flavor absorption! Le Creuset really is the best with its unmatched thermal resistance for temperatures ranging from -9°F to 500°F, and it’s safe for the freezer, over, microwavem broiler, dishwasher and metal utensils. These are dishes that you will use and treasure for a lifetime! Check out all their fabulous products at http://www.lecreuset.com.

My favorite Le Creuset cookware

Cook the day before Thanksgiving. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving Day to make your meal or else you’ll be miserable trying to balance cooking and entertaining guests. I always make my stuffing, potatoes and dessert a day or two before Thanksgiving, and save the vegetables and turkey for the actual holiday.

Enlist help! If you can get a guest to bring a dish, do it! I usually have family visiting from out-of-state for our Thanksgiving, so it can be challenging to ask them to bring a dish when they can’t cook in their hotel rooms. However, I solicit them to bring easy items, like wine or a pre-made appetizer or dessert from a gourmet grocer like Bristol Farms.

Set your table the night before. One less thing to do on Thanksgiving Day! The worst is when all the food is ready and you’re rushing to get the table settings out. I like to do a full tablescape with florals, poppers, formal napkins and china. It makes for a beautiful space for guests to take photos throughout the day, too!

What are your best recipes and tips for hosting Thanksgiving? Let me know in the comments below! For more recipe ideas, parenting and lifestyle tips, follow me on Instagram and TikTok!

XO Maggie

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Award-Winning Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for New Moms

Holidays, Mom & Baby

The very first Mother’s Day as a new mama may be one of the most important and memorable. There are so many special milestones in the first year with baby, like first words, first steps, and each month’s birthday, but the first Mother’s Day is a unique milestone because it’s all about celebrating MOM!

If you’re stumped about what to get an expecting or new mom for Mother’s Day, look no further! I’ve teamed up with L.A. Parent magazine to share top gift ideas from the National Parenting Product Awards, which features the best family products tested and rated by real mothers! The NAPPA Awards work closely with L.A. Parent magazine to provide their readers with unique and quality gift ideas, and we think these are the very best for new mamas!! The NAPPA Awards has been celebrating the best in family products for 32 years, and L.A. Parent has been a part of the Los Angeles community for 42 years, so you can trust their tips and guidance as you navigate your parenting journey!

L.A. Parent magazine works closely with NAAPA Awards to feature the best products for parents! Here, I’m wearing the award-winning Cloud Robe by Bumpsuit, which we think is a top Mother’s Day gift idea!

Below, I’ve outlined our top Mother’s Day gift ideas that have been recognized by NAAPA as best products for parents! You also can watch me demonstrate these products live on TV on KTLA Morning News in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 9:45 a.m.!! If you don’t live in Los Angeles, the show is streaming online at ktla.com!

6 Award-Winning Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For New Moms:

  1. The Cloud Robe by Bumpsuit
The Cloud Robe

This buttery soft robe does just as its name suggests –- mamas feel like they are lounging on a cloud! Designed and sold by Bumpsuit, the new maternity fashion brand beloved by celebrities, the Cloud Robe’s super soft brushed jersey material gently stretches with the body to maintain max fit and support throughout women’s different stages of pregnancy and beyond. The design is elegant yet simple and comes in a timeless beautiful ivory shade. The fabric holds its shape and quality even after washing! What I love most about this robe is that all mama’s will love it no matter where they are in their prenatal or postpartum journey. Help mama lounge while still feeling chic and comfy in this gorgeous robe!

2.     Milkmakers Bath Tea + Foot Soak by Munchkin

Treat mama-to-be to an at-home spa day with these luxurious, all-natural, pregnancy-safe bath soak sachets to help relax tired muscles and moisturize dry skin. Think of it like taking an elevated Epsom salt bath, with bonus itchy belly relief! Use 1 sachet to soak swollen feet or 1-2 sachets for full body bath. Deeply calming botanicals like French lavender and chamomile mingle with rolled oats and pure Epsom salt for the ultimate self-care treat. Pair this soak with the Cloud Robe above for a wonderful pampering gift!

3. Mbrio Pregnancy Earbud Adapters by Mbrio Tech 

Now mamas can easily and safely share their music with their babies with Mbrio – the only patented innovation that uses mom’s own earbuds to share music with baby in the womb! They’re so easy to use – just pop your earbuds into the adapters, clip them to your waistband and feel baby move! Made from medical-grade silicone and independently tested, Mbrio’s adapters are safe for baby’s ears, skin-safe, comfortable and ultra-lightweight. Prenatal music is important, because it soothes baby, helps with bonding, stimulates movement and stimulates baby’s brain and memory! This may be the coolest gift on this list! I wish I would have had these when I was pregnant!

4.     On-The-Go Backpack by TWELVElittle 

Every mom needs a great diaper bag, and this backpack is the perfect stylish bag that can be carried for any occasion — family outings, work functions and travels! For families that travel, the bag’s backside has a zipper pocket with an opening on the top and bottom, to be used as a sleeve to fit through luggage handles. The spacious main compartment has five pockets for maximum organization, and a separate opening for a fully padded laptop sleeve. The D-rings at the back of the backpack allows the bag to be attached to a stroller using the TWELVElittle Stroller Clip Set (sold separately). Made with functional water-resistant materials and vegan leather trim, this bag will hold up throughout all your children’s diaper years and beyond.

5. Sleep Bag by Kyte Baby

Kyte Baby has long been a favorite clothing brand of mine for my babies because of its super soft, comfy materials and variety of colors. This super cozy Sleep Bag from Kyte Baby is the perfect gift to help both mama and baby get sleep — because when baby sleeps, mama sleeps!! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies do not sleep with blankets, so this Sleep Bag is like a wearable blanket to keep your baby cozy and comfortable all night long! The 97% bamboo rayon fabric is breathable and buttery soft to the touch. This Sleep Bag also features a J-shaped double zipper, which makes it easy for mom to take on and off and during middle-of-the-night diaper changes. Kyte Baby’s sleep bag also comes in three different fabric warmth levels, so you can ensure baby’s temperature is comfortable all night. Kyte Baby uses the TOG rating system for measuring fabric warmth for parents to simply select which sleep bag their baby needs based on the typical temperature in their nursery. If you’re confused on what TOG to choose, don’t worry, Kyte Baby’s website helps guide you through it!

5. Crib Mattress by SleepOvation Baby

A crib mattress is probably one of the most useful products a mom can have for baby, and the SleepOvation Baby mattress is probably the safest and most comfortably designed baby mattress on the market! SleepOvation’s mattress is designed to combat plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) with its patented design that reduces pressure on the head while keeping the spine correctly aligned. It comes with a removable and washable cover, and the interior mattress core has built-in air channels to increase breathability, while also providing temperature regulation. What’s amazing about this mattress is that it’s a 2-stage design providing use for both newborn and toddler phases! After your baby’s first birthday, simply turn the mattress over for a softer mattress that insures proper spine alignment. The toddler side also features a waterproof backing that helps keep those leaky diapers contained. One of the things I love most for mom is how lightweight this mattress is! Most crib mattresses are big and bulky, which makes it complicated to change crib sheets. This mattress is much easier for mom to maneuver, which is a big relief when doing laundry!

More Great Gift Ideas:

These aren’t the only great gift ideas for mom! The NAPPA Awards features so many great Mother’s Day gift ideas, and they’re constantly updating their site with new winners, so check back often! Take a look at the NAPPA Awards website and let me know your favorite products! https://www.nappaawards.com/

And, be sure to check out L.A. Parent magazine for additional parenting resources, like family-friendly activities, events and travel destinations, along with community news and parenting advice! https://www.laparent.com/

Mamas! Let me know which of these 6 products you’d like to receive for Mother’s Day in the comments below!

  1. The Cloud Robe by Bumpsuit
  2. Milkmakers Bath Tea + Foot Soak by Munchkin
  3. Mbrio Pregnancy Earbud Adapters by Mbrio Tech
  4. On-The-Go Backpack by TWELVElittle
  5. Sleep Bag by Kyte Baby
  6. Crib Mattress by SleepOvation Baby

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AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of this post contains affiliate links for the products I use and LOVE. If you take action on these links (like clicking, buying, etc.), I may receive compensation at no cost to you. As always, all opinions are my own, and I’ll only recommend what I truly love. For more information about affiliates and your privacy, view our Terms & Conditions page here.