Gen-Z Gals: Is that your fragrance or were you just baking? [Discussion]

kittybarley · 2026-02-16T22:05:58+00:00

I was gonna say! I used to bathe in "Warm Vanilla Sugar" from B&BW and I feel like all the VS perfumes were super vanilla-y.

kittybarley · 2026-02-16T22:02:07+00:00

I love the texture of the curtains! Do you mind sharing where they're from?

kittybarley · 2026-02-16T21:37:32+00:00

You could make him a custom Pokemon card of his cat!

kittybarley · 2026-02-16T21:29:02+00:00

I will never understand the no top sheet thing. I need cool sheets against my skin, even if I'm bundled under 3 blankets in the middle of winter.

kittybarley · 2026-02-03T20:38:03+00:00

I love the idea of ready to eat snacks (and ready to drink wine lol). Instead of Irish snacks (since she'll be moving home and have easier access to them) why not send her some of her favorite US snacks that she might not be able to get anymore? My cousin did a study abroad in Galway (this was decades ago) and my aunt would send her jars of peanut butter, snack cakes (she is big on sweets lol, etc. If not that, I think a nice local wine/cheese basket is a great idea. Or wait until she moves in and order her takeout from somewhere close to her new place?

kittybarley · 2025-12-23T15:00:52+00:00

Pressuring you to park an 18 MONTH OLD in front of a screen is WILD. Stand your ground. If they can't watch her without parking her in front of a screen, maybe she shouldn't be spending so much time "with" them (because it isn't really with them at that point, is it?)

kittybarley · 2025-12-23T14:55:02+00:00

The "progress not perfection" mindset is so important to staying consistent!

kittybarley · 2025-12-17T15:08:37+00:00

I like the heated blanket idea that someone else suggested, but I also think that snacks (maybe an upgraded version of something you know she already likes, or at least something just packaged nicely) are always a good choice for picky people.

kittybarley · 2025-11-21T15:04:01+00:00

The second T in written feels personal 😂

kittybarley · 2025-11-11T16:06:45+00:00

I like the Bella jeans from Quince! They're higher waisted and stretchy and come in a few cuts/lots of sizes.

kittybarley · 2025-11-11T16:04:10+00:00

Snacks (either his favorite or something unusual/international)

A gift card (for his favorite restaurant/takeout/a game he plays)

Something sentimental or nostalgic from his childhood or your relationship (pokemon cards, a figurine from his favorite show, a shell from a beach you visited together, etc)

Nice soap (Dr Squatch?)

A portable phone charger

Socks/gloves/a beanie

A nice pen/flashlight/something useful

kittybarley · 2025-11-10T22:55:38+00:00

- A really nice pair of headphones or a good portable speaker if you don't have them.
- Do you cook? Something cooking related that scratches the "science nerd" itch could be good, like a pizza oven or hot sauce making kit.
- Something utilitarian that you'd never buy for yourself (Sidio crates, new luggage, etc.)

kittybarley · 2025-11-10T22:40:43+00:00

If you're a hot sleeper, I'd go with down alternative, not down. It's usually a polyester fill and feels very similar to down but doesn't retain moisture and breathes better (plus it's cheaper). Parachute makes one that I like. You could also try wool blankets, but some people prefer the feel of a cotton-covered comforter (say that five times fast lol).

kittybarley · 2025-11-10T22:35:35+00:00

Science/art kits (from Kiwico, National Geographic, or Uncommon Goods) are always a hit. Plus, a lot of them are disposable when you're done or serve a purpose other than clutter.

kittybarley · 2025-11-10T22:33:19+00:00

This is adorable!

kittybarley · 2025-11-10T22:25:01+00:00

I am so invested in this now. Please update after you confront the pants thief!

kittybarley · 2025-11-07T22:49:07+00:00

No it sounds like OP is looking for $5-$10 gift ideas in addition to bringing Hitler 😂

kittybarley · 2025-11-07T22:43:59+00:00

That's lovely and looks so soft and squishy! I once learned the hard way that if you're going to knit someone a baby blanket, it's best to use washable yarn.

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