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Easier","best-gifts-for-parents","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-gifts-for-parents/","/blog/best-gifts-for-parents/","2020-11-11T10:56:41","2023-11-08T17:09:59","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holiday season is upon us! Although this holiday season might be filled with fewer family get togethers or holiday parties, finding gifts for family and friends will always be a part of the season. If your circle of gift recipients includes busy parents, then we’ve got some handpicked recommendations for you! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We polled the Nurture Life team to find out their favorite gift ideas for parents and then rounded up the top picks below. From eminently practical to purely fun, we’ve got something thoughtful for everyone.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Time-Saving Gifts for Parents\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19296\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-in-text-1.jpg\" alt=\"gifts for parents\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-in-text-1.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-in-text-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, balancing time at home amid new schedules and work from home routines has been near impossible. So instead of neatly wrapping up a package and putting it under the tree, give your parent friends the gift of time. The helpful services below are super easy to arrange yet incredibly helpful for busy parents.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Cleaning Services\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little kids make big messes, and there’s nothing better than having someone else to deal with them for once. While any level of cleaning help would be appreciated, you can make your gift a little more special by opting for the deepest clean available—like shampooing the carpet, laundering the drapes or sanitizing the dishwasher. You can find and hire local cleaners on websites/apps like Handy or Tidy or even through Amazon.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Baby Proofing Services\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have friends with toddlers who are just starting to crawl, walk and shove every little thing into their mouths? Then they’re sure to love the gift of professional baby proofing services! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fairly new and fast-growing industry, professional baby proofers inspect homes to make sure that they’re safe for toddlers and kids. Especially for first-time parents, this service not only saves time and limited parental energy but can also provide priceless peace of mind that, yes, the outlets will be covered, the blind cords will be out of reach and the furniture will be securely anchored in place.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Subscription Boxes\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the parents are fitness junkies, fashion lovers, book nerds or wine connoisseurs, there’s a subscription box for everything these days. These boxes range from the totally practical and time-saving, like diapers, to the more special and indulgent, like small-batch bean-to-bar chocolate (yes, please!).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are just a few favorites of the Nurture Life team:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.honest.com/baby-products/diapers-and-wipes-bundle/H01DWB000000S.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Honest Company\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – diapers and baby wipes\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culinarie Kit\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – gourmet spices, condiments, food samples and cooking utensils\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.birchbox.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birchbox\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – beauty products and personal grooming supplies\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kiwico.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KiwiCo Crate\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – arts, crafts and other creative activities for school-aged kids\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://atlascoffeeclub.com/collections/the-perfect-gift-for-any-coffee-lover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlas\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – single-origin coffees from around the world\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://fabfitfun.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FabFitFun\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – a little of everything from home goods to beauty\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Ready-to-Serve Meals\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can’t make a list of the best gifts for parents without mentioning our own \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/plans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby, toddler and kids meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! We may be biased here, but we’re biased for a reason: Nurture Life meals make life easier for parents by taking the time and guesswork out of feeding their kids. Parents don’t have to spend time preparing food, and kids get great-tasting meals, wholesome ingredients and age-appropriate portions.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gift Nurture Life meals to your friends or family, just \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/gift-cards/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase a gift card\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in any amount. The recipient will be able to choose their own meals to accommodate any food allergies, taste preferences or picky eating habits.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=best-gifts-for-parents-20201111\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19297 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gift-for-parents-CTA1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"gifts for parents\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gift-for-parents-CTA1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gift-for-parents-CTA1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gift-for-parents-CTA1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gift-for-parents-CTA1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gift-for-parents-CTA1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gift-for-parents-CTA1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Practical Gifts to Make Daily Life Easier\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adorable holiday-themed Instagram photos aside, being a parent isn’t always glamorous—which means that the best gifts for parents often aren’t so glamorous, either. “Boring” though they may be, these practical gift ideas are certain to be appreciated!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make everyday life a little easier and more enjoyable, we love these small but useful items:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Ember-Temperature-Control-Mug-White/dp/B0773WG6NK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature-controlled coffee mugs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – great for getting parents through busy school mornings or jam-packed weekends\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/High-Road-Organizer-Cooler-Snack/dp/B018XXFBOK/ref=asc_df_B018XXFBOK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198084439869&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=30653182766996562&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027648&hvtargid=pla-382771503820&psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backseat car organizer\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – stops at least \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the backseat mess on road trips \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/SleepyMe-Soother-Machine-Projector-Portable/dp/B07HFZMTQR/ref=sr_1_33_sspa?keywords=baby+car+seat+alarm&qid=1573967212&s=home-garden&sr=1-33-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFSUVA5VlFEUUJES1AmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0MTIyNjczTVU3OElLQzdGWk4mZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDEyNTM3MjFZT0wzVUZYWUhZNlEmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9idGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids sound machine\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – encourages a few more minutes of peaceful ZZZs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Tidy-Cup-Laundry-Detergent-Fabric-Softener/dp/B00C8S0CQ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tidy cups\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – stops messy drips from laundry detergent or fabric softener\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Vanderbilt-Collapsible-Laundry-Basket-LOAD/dp/B01BHL4RWW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466615657&sr=8-1&keywords=collapsible+laundry+basket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collapsible laundry hamper\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – makes space in your laundry room for easy storage\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/OGHom-Steamer-Clothes-Handheld-Clothing/dp/B07JGRV3TQ/ref=sxin_2_osp59-bb5d7465_cov?ascsubtag=bb5d7465-6604-45a1-8e8f-ba891411370b&creativeASIN=B07JGRV3TQ&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.bb5d7465-6604-45a1-8e8f-ba891411370b&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=portable+steamer&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B07JGRV3TQ&pd_rd_r=73f4b166-a11a-43a7-bee5-80d223577e6c&pd_rd_w=HWAYz&pd_rd_wg=PPIVu&pf_rd_p=a23a388c-add5-49df-b293-a31ade89c6bf&pf_rd_r=3T1CSA4FJDVKJ53VBYXS&qid=1573967125&tag=tbonsite-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portable steamer\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – keeps mom or dad looking sharp, even if the morning was too crazy for ironing\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Chopsticks-Straw-cleaning-Carabiner-Excellent/dp/B07L6PZ7ZX/ref=pd_sbs_79_t_0/134-4206284-0881041?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07L6PZ7ZX&pd_rd_r=6e147835-bfff-4fe5-b8af-8cc88b2e1177&pd_rd_w=lnT3R&pd_rd_wg=i5OQO&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=7T416H2SB0MPZ8JRENC5&psc=1&refRID=7T416H2SB0MPZ8JRENC5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel utensil set\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – reduces the waste of plastic silverware and fits easily in a purse, diaper bag or kids lunchbox\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Do-Planner-Notepad-Julianne/dp/B015YE7FNQ?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do lists\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – perfect for parents who still love paper-based lists\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/store/tiles/sticker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tile stickers or keychains\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> – incredibly useful for finding lost car keys (and actually getting everyone out the door on time)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19298\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-ideas-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"gifts for parents\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-ideas-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-ideas-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-ideas-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-ideas-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gifts-for-parents-ideas.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure which practical item mom or dad needs most? You can’t go wrong with a gift card to their favorite grocery or home goods store! You could even gift them a subscription to Amazon Prime or a nearby wholesale market.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Just for Fun: Experience-Based Gift Ideas\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19300\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/best-gifts-for-parents-in-text-2.jpg\" alt=\"gifts for parents\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/best-gifts-for-parents-in-text-2.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/best-gifts-for-parents-in-text-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making parents’ lives easier doesn’t have to be all work and no play. If you’d rather not give something purely practical this holiday season, consider:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift card to their favorite restaurant for a night of carry-out \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family membership to the local zoo or museum \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/859802722/movie-night-gift-box-at-home-movie-night?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_low-low_a-craft_supplies_and_tools-party_and_gifting-packaging_and_wrapping-gift_boxes&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQiA7qP9BRCLARIsABDaZzjFo20naFkUs70OzKf34bY8z_3iviMLFbwxdGK7saTLwgQg2CL49H4aAo1qEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_6721326234_86204089144_388267597614_pla-296429078819_c__859802722_12768591&utm_custom2=6721326234&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7qP9BRCLARIsABDaZzjFo20naFkUs70OzKf34bY8z_3iviMLFbwxdGK7saTLwgQg2CL49H4aAo1qEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movie night kit\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscription to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-online-workout-classes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at-home workout program\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your gift is something that’s parents-only, you could even include a voucher for babysitting services or offer to watch their kids yourself. Getting some alone time isn’t just fun for parents but can also provide a much-needed dose of self-care, which \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definitely \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makes daily life more manageable and fun. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With one or two of the ideas above, you’ll be giving the gift of assistance, relief, convenience and entertainment to the busy parents in your lives. More than anything, you’ll be showing your friends and family members how much you care about them and want to support their family—which is, after all, the reason for the season!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=best-gifts-for-parents-20201111\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19299 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Final-CTA-best-gift-for-parent-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"gifts for parents\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Final-CTA-best-gift-for-parent-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Final-CTA-best-gift-for-parent-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Final-CTA-best-gift-for-parent-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Final-CTA-best-gift-for-parent-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Final-CTA-best-gift-for-parent-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Final-CTA-best-gift-for-parent.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/best-gifts-for-parents-header-mobile-1.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":143,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxOTMwMQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-gifts-for-parents/best-gifts-for-parents-header/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/best-gifts-for-parents-header-880x450.jpg","gifts for parents","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":151},[147,148,149,150],{"name":25,"slug":26,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":153,"__typename":208},[154,177,193],{"node":155,"__typename":176},{"id":156,"name":157,"posts":158,"__typename":175},"dGVybToyMjk2","best gifts for parents",{"edges":159,"__typename":174},[160],{"node":161,"__typename":173},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":162,"title":124,"excerpt":168,"featuredImage":169,"__typename":172},{"nodes":163,"__typename":151},[164,165,166,167],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>The holiday season is upon us! Although this holiday season might be filled with fewer family get togethers or holiday parties, finding gifts for family and friends will always be a part of the season. If your circle of gift recipients includes busy parents, then we’ve got some handpicked recommendations for you! We polled the… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-gifts-for-parents/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":170,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/best-gifts-for-parents-header.jpg","Post","TagToPostConnectionEdge","TagToPostConnection","Tag","PostToTagConnectionEdge",{"node":178,"__typename":176},{"id":179,"name":180,"posts":181,"__typename":175},"dGVybToyMjk5","gift ideas for parents",{"edges":182,"__typename":174},[183],{"node":184,"__typename":173},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":185,"title":124,"excerpt":168,"featuredImage":191,"__typename":172},{"nodes":186,"__typename":151},[187,188,189,190],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":192,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":135},{"node":194,"__typename":176},{"id":195,"name":143,"posts":196,"__typename":175},"dGVybToyMzAx",{"edges":197,"__typename":174},[198],{"node":199,"__typename":173},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":200,"title":124,"excerpt":168,"featuredImage":206,"__typename":172},{"nodes":201,"__typename":151},[202,203,204,205],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":207,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":135},"PostToTagConnection",{"node":210,"__typename":223},{"authorMeta":211,"name":217,"description":218,"avatar":219,"__typename":222},{"avatar":212,"__typename":216},{"node":213,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":214,"altText":215,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Katie-Headshot-Original-Square.jpg","Katie Headshot","AuthorMeta","Katie Klepek","As the director of marketing at Nurture Life, Katie gets to combine her passions—family, food and healthy lifestyle choices—with crafting a personalized experience for Nurture Life’s brand. She has over 18 years experience in business, communications, marketing and event planning, having co-founded the successful event production company Reinventing Events. Katie’s diverse background allows her to effectively combine communication and organization skills to develop, plan and deliver results. Born and raised in the Midwest, Katie attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in English and Communication. When she’s not spreading her cheer (and eating cookies) at Nurture Life, Katie runs marathons and co-hosts a horror movie podcast with her husband. She has a 3-year-old daughter who has grown up on Nurture Life with another girl on the way!",{"url":220,"__typename":221},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ef3d6178ec6e101f703d1ba5de8178701ddb500e9e8527a76c1b02ab246df2d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":225,"metaDesc":226,"opengraphUrl":126,"opengraphTitle":124,"opengraphDescription":226,"opengraphImage":227,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":228,"opengraphModifiedTime":229,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":230},"Best Gifts for Parents | Time-Saving & Practical Gifts","Need holiday gift ideas for parents? In this list, we’re sharing our favorite gifts that make life easier for parents and more fun for everyone.",{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":135},"2020-11-11T10:56:41+00:00","2023-11-08T17:09:59+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870887206]