Gift Guides

2016 Theresa’s Reviews Holiday Gift Guide for Men

December 5, 2016

Stuck picking out the perfect gift for a man you know? Allow me to help! If you want to find a holiday gift that men would appreciate, you're in the right place for top 2016 men's Christmas gifts. Today, Theres...

2016 Holiday Gift Guide For Relatives

Theresa's Reviews

November 30, 2016

Shopping for the holidays is difficult when you need to pick out a gift for your relatives. If you need some inspiration, the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide For Relatives will help you make the right selections. Since...

Best Kids Holiday Gifts For 2016

Theresa's Reviews

November 27, 2016

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If you're finalizing your shopping list for the holidays, you're in the right place for children's gift ideas. Featured today on Theresa's Reviews are the best holiday gifts for children. Check out the must-hav...

2016 Holiday Gift Guide For Moms

Theresa's Reviews

November 13, 2016

Mothers feel resourceful when they get items they need, but it's also nice to surprise them with something special that makes them feel pampered as a woman. One shopping tip is to get one of each (a luxury item...

Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway For The New Baby (and Mom!)

Theresa's Reviews

November 10, 2016

If you know a baby you need to buy a Christmas gift for this year, featured in this gift guide are some of the top gift ideas for babies. Since new mothers can often get overshadowed by the adorable bundle of j...

Gifts for Harry Potter Fans

Theresa's Reviews

August 12, 2016

Whether you're shopping for someone who's been a Harry Potter fan since the late 1990's or a new fan, a complete adoration for all things magical brings these fans together. If you don't quite get why Harry Pot...

What to Buy Dad for Father’s Day 2016 (& Giveaway)

Theresa's Reviews

June 5, 2016

Looking for a special Father's Day gift for the dad who brings joy to your life every day of the year? This gift guide covers unique, fun gifts that fathers will appreciate -- not to mention the best ...

Mother’s Day Gifts for All Types of Moms

Theresa's Reviews

May 3, 2016

This is the time of year when posts start popping up about what moms really want for Mother's Day. This Mother's Day, it may surprise you that I'm not hoping for a special gesture of kindness. As much...

Easter Basket Gift Guide for Girls

Theresa's Reviews

March 13, 2016

One of my favorite strategies for picking up Easter basket gift items is to buy small sale items the week after Easter. I've gotten adorable items for inexpensive prices this way. This year, it slipped my mind ...

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Women

Theresa's Reviews

January 18, 2016

When I think back on my wedding day, it was the best moment ever, next to our first Valentine's Day together. Valentine's Day has a special way of bringing people together. As I share my wedding photos above, t...

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My name is Theresa Pickett, and I have been writing for websites and magazines since 2010 after being an actress, movie producer, and casting director in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville since 2007. I work as a brand ambassador to major lifestyle brands, and my work has been featured on FOX News and more.

I am a mom of two children and a certified teacher with an M.Ed in Elementary Education from Vanderbilt University. With my blog, I hope to inspire parents to find celebrations in every day moments, to enjoy finding learning opportunities for their children in unexpected places, and to find time for themselves as well.

4 months ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) Are you looking for great gift ideas that every child will be excited to find under the Christmas tree this year? Whether you missed Black Friday or are just beginning to search for the perfect gifts, Theresa’s Reviews has you covered in the annual 2018 Christmas Gift Guide for Children! Read at https://theresasreviews.com/2018-christmas-gift-guide-children/. Featuring @americangirlbrand @cry_babies_official @wonderworkshop @learningresources @mindwaretoys @spinmaster @finfunmermaid @wbgames @nostarchpress . . . . . . . . . . . . #christmasgiftguide #parenting #parents #parenthood #education #educational #educationiskey #educationmatters #christmasgifts #christmas #winterbreak #christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmasvibes #christmasbreak #christmasbreakishere #learning #holidaygifts #motherhood #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parentingblogger
4 months ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) Featured today on Theresa's Reviews, check out why the IXL learning website and app helps my children succeed in school, and enter to win one family account! Read at https://theresasreviews.com/learning-ixl-winter-break-giveaway/. With IXL, you can learn social studies content about cultural celebrations, including Christmas! It's a smart way to keep children learning over winter break. . . . . . . . #ixl #ixllearning #parenting #parents #parenthood #education #educational #educationiskey #educationmatters #educationapp #socialstudies #christmas #winterbreak #christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmasvibes #christmasbreak #christmasbreakishere #learning #learningathome #learningtoread #oinelearning #motherhood #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parentingblogger
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4 months ago by theresa_reviews #AD *New Article* Today on Theresa’s Reviews, check out the toys that my children are most excited about this holiday season! Read Holiday Toy Shopping with @Kohls at https://theresasreviews.com/holiday-toy-shopping-kohls/. From Lego to Melissa and Doug and Disney Princess, there are the most awesome gift ideas for children of different ages. Plus, earn Kohl’s cash so you can shop more! After this order, I made sure to use my Kohl’s cash on the most adorable family set of pajamas that cost almost nothing! . . . #KohlsToys #KohlsFinds #celebrate #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #happy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #parenthood #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos
4 months ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) *New article!* Check out fun stocking stuffer gift ideas in the annual Theresa’s Reviews 2018 Children’s Stocking Stuffer Gift guide! From collectable toys to squishies and candy dispensers, we’ve got you covered. Read at https://theresasreviews.com/2018-childrens-stocking-stuffer-gift-guide/. . . . . . . #Christmas #ChristmasGiftGuide #StockingStuffers #StockingStufferGiftIdeas #StockingStufferGiftGuide #radz #RadzTwistz #unicorns #winter #squeezooballs #jojosiwa #jojosiwamysterybows #goolab #giftideas #LOLsurprise #Squishums #squishumspetboutique #kidsofinstagram #motherhood #holidays #holidaygiftideas #holidaygiftideas2018 #giftsforkids
4 months ago by theresa_reviews Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! . . . . #celebrate #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #happythanksgiving #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #thanksgiving2018 #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #letthembelittle #thanksgiving
4 months ago by theresa_reviews When you're in one of the busiest spots in the world in Times Square, NYC, it's interesting to slow down and take everything in! . . . . . . . . #timessquare #TimesSquareNYC #timessquarenewyork #travelingtips #travelholic #travelguide #traveler #NewYorkCity #NYC #NYCinsta #NewYork #NewYorkInstagram #traveling #imagesofnyc #nycblogger #nyclife #nycstreets #nyc #nyc_explorers #nycity #travelblogger #travel #travelersnotebook #travelwriter #seetheusa #travelusa
4 months ago by theresa_reviews #Ad Swipe right to see more photos! Featured today on Theresa's Reviews, check out my experience of using New York @CityPass to visit Top of the Rock to get a spectacular aerial view of the city. Read the article at https://theresasreviews.com/new-york-citypass/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #CityPass #TopoftheRock #TopoftheRockNYC #rockefeller #rockefellercenter #travelingtips #aerialview #NewYorkCity #NYC #NYCinsta #NewYork #NewYorkInstagram #happy #imagesofnyc #nycblogger #nyclife #nycstreets #nyc #nyc_explorers #nycity #travelblogger #travel #travelersnotebook #travelwriter #seetheusa #travelusa
4 months ago by theresa_reviews Today, we explored New York City and got some Christmas shopping done! One of my favorite spots to shop is Bryant Park. You can find local NYC-made products, including cool designs like this one from a local designer @melsysillustrations . Some other items we found were cool NYC-themed dog art, a fresh batch of Queens-made truffle products, journals, and more. . . . . . . . . . #Christmas #Christmasshopping #BryantPark #local #locallymade #crafts #shoplocal #NewYorkCity #NYC #NYCinsta #NewYork #NewYorkInstagram #shopping #imagesofnyc #nycblogger #nyclife #nycstreets #nyc #nyc_explorers #nycity #travelblogger #travel #travelersnotebook #travelwriter #seetheusa #travelusa
4 months ago by theresa_reviews Enjoying our snow day at home! We needed to rest because last night we stayed up late to celebrate that Sammie won first place for music composition in her school for an original song she wrote and composed, and now she gets to move on to the county level! Plus everyone brought home awesome report cards, so we are very happy today. . . . . #motherhood #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #mommyblogger #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momblog #momcommunity #momboss #bestofmom #communityovercompetition #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #lbloggers #lifestylebloggers #pbloggers #happy #letthembelittle #momswithcameras #instamoment #our_everyday_moments #kidsofinstagram #celebrate #snow #snowday
4 months ago by theresa_reviews We are missing the cool fall weather there was just a couple of weeks ago! With the tough winds and chilly air there is now, those thin jackets are hidden far in the closet. Now, it's time to cuddle up, watch movies, and hang a few holiday decorations. Plus if you saw my stories from last night, you know why we're taking it easy this weekend! Hope you guys are relaxing inside too. . . . . . . . #polarvortex #letthembelittle #parenting #letthemexplore #celebrate_childhood #magicofchildhood #embraceevrydayjoyfully #candidchildhood #simplychildren #ourcandidlife #childofig #adventuresofchildren #childhoodunplugged #family #goadventuretogether #kids #kidsofinstagram #enchantedchildhood #capturingchildhood #littlepiecesofchildhood #thatsdarling #momentsofmine
4 months ago by theresa_reviews Throwback to being at the Disney Pixar Coco red carpet premiere one year ago! Feeling grateful today for all the neat experiences that reviewing movies has offered me. Curious about what the premiere party was like? Check out Theresa's Reviews premiere party video at https://youtu.be/i47cY9Dg2Pc. . . . . . . . #pixarcoco #coco #disney #disneypixar #travel #travelblogger #movies #moviereviews #premiereparty #losangeles #california #throwback #throwbackthursday #moviereviewer #entertainment #entertainmentblogger #moviecritic #filmcritic #pixarcocoevent #disneymovies #disneyig #entertainmentwriter
5 months ago by theresa_reviews (ad) This morning, I woke up to enjoy my coffee with the most awesome personalized Theresa's Reviews mug, thanks to @Febreze ! I'm excited about this new partnership and to announce that Theresa's Reviews is joining the Febreze Fresh Force as a brand ambassador for the 2018 - 2019 year. I'll be sharing all the best ideas for keeping a fresh scent in your life at all times! . . . I'm happy to join these other awesome bloggers on the Febreze Fresh Force too! @raisingwhasians @simplyeveryblog @lizzymathis @champagnesupernovablog @elisabethmcknight @irinabond . . . #Febreze #FebrezeFreshForce #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #celebrate #parenthood #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #lifestyle #momcommunity #lbloggers #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife
5 months ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) *New article!* One exciting part of Halloween for my daughter was coming home from school to find a surprise box from @disneyjunior that went perfectly with her Vampirina costume! Check out the brand new DVD Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock that releases on November 6th! To celebrate the release, I'm sharing some fun Vampirina gift ideas, plus a giveaway today on Theresa's Reviews at https://theresasreviews.com/vampirina-ghoul-girls-rock-dvd-gift-ideas-giveaway. . . . . . . . . #celebrate #disneyjunior #disneyig #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #disneyjr #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #halloween #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #vampirina #letthembelittle #disney
5 months ago by theresa_reviews (ad) Since October is Italian Heritage Month, check out this Simple Meatball Pizza recipe with premium, slow crafted @RaosHomemade Pizza Sauce from @Walmart ! . . Read this new article on Theresa's Reviews at https://theresasreviews.com/simple-meatball-pizza-raos-homemade/. . . . . . . #DeliciousSpeaksForItself #RaosHomemade #CollectiveBias #foodinsta #instafood #foodgram #foodie #foodstagram #instafoodie #foodphotography #foodstyle #foodphotos #foodpassion #foodofinstagram #foodforlife #foodography #foodiegram #foodpost #foodoftheday #foodshot #foodielife #nomnom #foodlove #foodlover #foodlover #foodlife #happy #lunchtime #lifestyle
5 months ago by theresa_reviews Ready to save the world, or at least get the kids off the bus! . . . . . . . . #celebrate #batman #batgirl #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #superoes #superheroparents #busstopcostumes #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #everydaysuperheroes #halloween #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #halloween2018 #letthembelittle #halloweencostumes
5 months ago by theresa_reviews (ad) *New Video Premiere* Theresa's Reviews is premiering a brand new @dreamworksanimation Trolls The Beat Goes On Holiday Gift Box UNBOXING video on YouTube tonight at 10 pm EST! . . Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwRHhhIQBlM and click Set Reminder so you don't forget to tune in! . . Trolls Season 4 comes out Netflix on November 2nd, and we can't wait. . . #DWTrollsTV #celebrate #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #trolls #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #dreamworksanimation #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #netflix #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #letthembelittle #trollsthebeatgoeson
5 months ago by theresa_reviews The littlest moments can become the biggest memories! Hopefully everyone is having a relaxing weekend and enjoying Halloween celebrations. . . . . #halloween #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #pursuepretty #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #letthembelittle #momswithcameras
5 months ago by theresa_reviews We are ready to carve our pumpkin this weekend! What did you carve on yours? . . . . . #halloween #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #pursuepretty #thatsdarling #momswithcameras #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #embracethechaos #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momcommunity #bestofmom #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #letthembelittle #momswithcameras
5 months ago by theresa_reviews (Ad) *New article!* Today on Theresa’s Reviews, check out the @AmericanGirlBrand Truly Me dolls, which come with features that really look like your child and have the neatest accessories and modern outfits to fit your child’s unique personality. . . With these dolls, children can truly express themselves! My daughters enjoyed finding school-related accessories to get them even more excited about their new extracurricular activities. . . Read at https://theresasreviews.com/american-girl-truly-me-dolls. . . . . #americangirldoll #ohheymama #themommydiary #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #motherhood #lifedailymoms #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mamasgirls #americangirl #thatsdarling #loveag #simplymamahood #ig_motherhood #trulymedoll #uniteinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodrising #unitedinmotherhood #momlifeisthebestlife #momlifestyle #mommymoments #motherhoodunplugged #momcommunity #agig #ig_motherhood #mommylifeisthebestlife #americangirlbrand #trulyme