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Back-to-School, Gifts, Lilly's Kids, Personalization

Back-to-School Ready: Trendy Backpacks and School Gear for Every Student

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As the back-to-school season approaches, students of all ages are gearing up to tackle an exciting new year filled with learning, exploration, and fun. Among the many essentials students need in their school supply gear is a stylish and functional backpack—a must-have accessory for preschool and elementary students. A backpack not only serves as a practical tool for carrying books and supplies but also can be a statement piece that showcases ...
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little girl covering her dad's eye on Father's Day
Gifts, Holidays & Occasions, Personalization

Gifts for Father’s Day: Practical Gifts Dads Appreciate

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Are you looking for the latest gifts for Father’s Day? Choosing presents for Dad that align with his hobbies and interests is always a thoughtful (and winning!) approach. Dads appreciate practical gifts like tools, hobby gadgets, outdoor and travel gear, or personalized books—Lillian Vernon offers all of them! The most meaningful gifts for dads are functional ones that make their lives a little easier. This Father’s Day, consider ...
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Gifts, Holidays & Occasions

Honoring Women’s History Month

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Let’s Celebrate Women’s History Month Beyond International Women’s Day (March 8), a law declaring March as Women’s History Month was passed by Congress and signed by President Reagan in 1987. Women continue to demonstrate reasons why the monthly celebration remains in effect by supported proclamation.  We honor women who’ve propelled in achievements, just like you. Women who’ve changed world culture like Oprah. Those who ...
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Holidays & Occasions, Lilly's Kids

Top Essentials to Create the Perfect Easter Baskets

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Looking to create the ultimate Easter baskets for them this year? Every year kiddos look forward to the Easter holiday. It’s the time of year that signifies spring and new beginnings. To them, it means fun, games and treats in their Easter baskets.  This year, when channeling your inner Easter Bunny, be sure you have the top essentials on hand to create a memorable Easter Basket for them.   At the top of the list should ...
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Pet training
Gifts, Holidays & Occasions, Lilly Pets

Pet Training 101 – Hacks for Training Furry Friends

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February is Dog Training Month, and Saturday, February 22, 2020 is National Walk the Dog Day, a day all about celebrating your four-footed furry friend by taking him, her, or them on a special date to their favorite spot, or perhaps discovering a new favorite. Dogs need regular exercise in order to stay healthy, just like us. Sticking to a walking routine can help reduce destructive behavior, maintain a pet’s healthy weight, and help your ...
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Holidays & Occasions, Uncategorized

5 Budget Friendly Ideas for a Romantic Evening

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The most romantic day of the year is also the one day of the year that restaurants are always over-crowded, over-booked, and over-priced. A better option for the special day is to stay at home instead. You can make your stay-at-home date even more special than going out. Impress your Valentine with date night in this year! Here are a few tips on how to pull it off. 1. Wine + Dinner Whatever you do, do not forget the wine! Depending on what’s ...
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For Home, Holidays & Occasions

Warm Your Heart with Tea

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It’s the beginning of a whole new year and a brand new decade! The hustle and bustle of the holidays is past, and it’s time to get back to life as usual. January is National Hot Tea Month, and we have some great ideas to help you celebrate your favorite tea. After water, tea is the second most consumed beverage the world over, and for good reason. There are so many delicious varieties, with some teas that come from sources other than the tea ...
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Timeless Christmas Décor for Every Taste

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While some may choose to follow the trends of the year and change up their Christmas décor annually, many people opt to hold with tradition and decorate for Christmas with timeless home décor that reflects the hallmarks of the season. At Lillian Vernon, we celebrate the season with a vast array of both contemporary and timeless items for your home. Do you enjoy counting the days to Christmas?  We have a great collection of Christmas ...
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For Home, Gifts, Holidays & Occasions

Stuff the Perfect Stocking

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It’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping, if you haven’t already, and that includes planning what to stuff all those personalized stockings with this year. You’ve got him, her, the kids, the parents, grandparents, and all those other relatives and friends to shop for. Although we’re sure that you could come up with some great ideas on your own, we thought we’d offer up a few suggestions to help you target your efforts and fill ...
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For Home, Holidays & Occasions

It’s Entertaining Time!

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‘Tis the season for entertaining with tailgate parties, bonfires, and having people over for dinner. Backyard summer barbecues are giving way to indoor bowls of chili by the fireplace, whole roasted chicken for dinner and the smell of baking cookies, brownies, and homemade bread. Comfort food abounds when the weather turns cool, and we’ve got some great ways to feed and entertain your guests when they come to call this fall. You don’t ...
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Lilly's Kids, Personalization

Summer “Must Haves” for 2019

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Summer is here! The kids are out of school and ready to head to the beach. Are you ready with all the cool summer “must haves” for this year? We’ve got some amazing summer gear to help get your crew ready to hit the waves, whether it’s the beach, a backyard pool, a lazy river, or crystal clear lake. Let’s start with towels, a necessity for every kid, every summer. But towels don’t have to be boring just because they’re a necessity! Why not ...
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For Home, Gifts, Holidays & Occasions, Lilly's Kids, Personalization

10 Creative Ways to Say “I Love You” On Valentine’s

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“I love you.” Those three little words mean so much, and yet somehow fall short of expressing how you truly feel. But actions speak louder than words, and Valentine’s Day is really about saying “I love you” in more meaningful ways. True Romeos use the occasion to be creative and find thoughtful, original expressions of love. To help you be a romantic hero this Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together 10 creative ways to say “I love you” without ...
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4 Fun DIY Calendar Ideas

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Calendars are very common and used items in all types of homes, regardless of the interior design. They are very versatile and they can adapt their design to any décor. We have selected seven variants that we find particularly creative and beautiful. Choose the one that better suits your home and get to work! 1. A paint sample calendar. This is a customizable design and it’s easy and fun to make. The supplies required are a frame, paint ...
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For Home, Gifts, Holidays & Occasions, Lilly's Kids, Personalization

How To Make New Year’s Resolutions (And Not Break Them)

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Does anyone take New Year’s resolutions seriously anymore? Former President Obama doesn’t. He acknowledged as much in a recent interview with Prince Harry on the BBC: “I’m not sure I believe in New Year’s resolutions – typically people break them,” the former president said. Prince Harry’s fiancee Meghan Markle says she isn’t a fan of keeping to strict New Year’s resolutions anymore, either. The princess-to-be wrote ...
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For Home, Gifts, Holidays & Occasions, Lilly's Kids, Personalization

9 Christmas Desserts You Can Leave For Santa

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Leaving out treats, a carrot and glass of milk for Santa is an easy way to enhance the magic of Christmas for small children … And it’s a pretty delicious surprise for ‘Santa’ too. Magic Reindeer Food: Guide Rudolph and his team this Christmas Eve with some magical reindeer food. Sprinkle the mix of oats and edible glitter in the yard – the glimmer in the moonlight will light the way for Santa and his sleigh and the reindeer will have ...
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10 Tips to Help You Stay Productive At Work (Even Though It’s The Holidays)

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We’re quickly approaching the holiday season, and as you try to juggle parties, shopping, hosting, planning, traveling, and work, there’s a good chance you will lose focus and momentum in the office. There are so many competing demands and expectations during the holidays that it is very easy to get overwhelmed. Many people lose focus during the holiday season because their to-do list swells while their time shrinks. Travel planning, guest ...
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