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Holiday Shopping for Tween and Teen BOYS

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Ah...the boys! Well, after some hilarious discussion about how they would NOT be getting a million dollars for Christmas or a car or other outrageous gifts, we finally got a real list of potential items for a twelve and thirteen-year-old. When they reach this age, they know what they want. We find that other people ask us as the parents what our boys want because they are also at a loss. We try to get their lists early so that we can, first, get over the emotional shock, and second, actually see what is affordable. So here it is: Twelve-Year-Old 1. Nintendo Switch console 2. Fortnite game for nintendo switch 3. Zelda Breathe of the Wild for nintendo switch 4. Carrying case for nintendo switch 5. Nerf Nemesis 6. Beanbag chair for my room 7. Spygear 8. SD card 9. Hotwheels 10. Beyblades 11. Kpop BTS sneakers (black canvas - RM) Thirteen-Year-Old 1. Nintendo switch 2. Fortnite game for nintendo (if you get the switch) 3. Money 4. Amazon Fire 10 5. Nerf Neme...

Gift-Giving Guide for Christian Couples

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Buying gifts for your spouse can be a really fun experience if you know them well. As the holiday season approaches we are all preparing to buy gifts for many people. We have experienced times when gift-giving has been hectic and other times when it has been a joy. Here are a few tips before we offer you a few of the best deals out there for couples right now. (This post does contain affiliate links that we may be compensated for if you click them - so we don't mind at all) 1.  Pay attention . Know your spouse well. I know this goes without saying, but when buying gifts you want to take note of what your spouse really loves and what they really do not. Notice when they smile, when they linger over certain items in the store or make comments. Be a detective and take note! I really do not like chocolate much, but Maurice used to buy me chocolate all of the time. Once I purchase a men's devotional for Maurice but then realize later that it merely collected dust. These we...