The 2023 Good Manners Gift Guide: Magical Family Meals
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Welcome to the 2023 Good Manners Gift Guide! This list has been thoughtfully curated to bring joy and connection to YOUR FAMILY! Yes, these thoughtful and helpful gifts will have your family looking forward to spending time together while sharing a warm meal and building memories for years to come.
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The Good Manners Gift Guide for Magical Family Meals
The importance of sharing regular family meals has been well-researched and documented. Some of those benefits include better academic performance, higher self-esteem, lower risk of substance abuse in teens and healthier long-term relationships with food - not to mention better communication skills and deeper family bonds. But just because we know sitting down and sharing a meal together is good for us, doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. This thoughtfully curated collection of gifts is designed to empower, inspire and encourage Magical Family Meals so you can easily build intentional connection into your everyday meals.
Lunchbox Joke Cards ($10.95): Why wait for dinnertime to connect with your kids? Slip a fun joke card into their lunch to remind them of your love and give them a smile and laugh while they enjoy their lunch at school. I love that you will also be supporting a small family owned business and still enjoy the benefits of Prime shipping!
Sur La Table Popcorn Night Gift Set: ($29.95 Use code FRIENDS for 20%): Elevate your Friday Popcorn & Movie night with a gourmet selection of popcorn kernels and seasonings. The customization options are endless and sure to please everyone!
DIY Rainbow Bagel Making Kit: ($30): Level up your culinary skills with these Instagram worthy rainbow bagels! Your family will have so much fun making and eating these delightfully playful bagels while learning new skills in the kitchen!
Winter Scene Disposable Coloring Placemats ($9.99): These black and white paper placemats feature an idyllic winter scene. Your children can show of their artistic skills and bring this imaginary winter village to life in color before or after their meal.
Together at The Table: ($50 now $26.90) From the husband and wife creators behind famed tableware brand Juliska, this gorgeous book is sure to inspire beautiful tables your family will enjoy.
Anomia Party Edition ($29.95 now $25.99) A best rated game for family night, this fast-paced, brain-bending, laugh-til-you-cry game is sure to be a hit with the whole crew!
Our Family Recipes Book: ($12.99 now $10.86) Take some time to write down your family’s favorite recipes in this lovely journal. Not only will you have a go-to collection of family favorites when you’re in need of a quick idea, but your family will also have their favorite recipes preserved for years, and even generations, to come.
Who Knows More? Kids v Adults: ($24.99) Split up into opposing teams for the ultimate battle of the brains in this fun and simple trivia game. This game is best for older kids, ages 8+ and is a great way to engage teens in a fun family activity with just a hint of competition (wink*).
I hope you enjoy this thoughtfully curated collection of special gifts.
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Happy Holidays!
Courtney
