At Willinglee, we always wrap our gifts in hand-painted Kraft paper and tie them up with a twine bow. So when it comes to gift-giving in my personal life, sometimes I don’t feel I have the energy to wrap something so beautifully. But whenever I receive a gift that’s delightfully wrapped, I am more easily able to appreciate the time and care that went into preparing it.

What’s more fun, for example, than a paper-tablecloth-covered card table piled high with brightly-colored birthday presents, each one dawning one of those shiny bows that come pre-built? What’s sweeter than a gift wrapped effortfully by your kid, hand-drawn card included? And what’s a more nostalgic holiday sight than wrapped gifts under the tree or next to the menorah?

To help you bring back those warm and cozy feelings (while keeping things earth-friendly!), we’re here to give you 6 gift wrap ideas that will have your recipients second-guessing if they even want to tear into them at all.

Gift-giving doesn’t have to be reserved for special occasions. In fact, at Willinglee, we believe it shouldn’t be. "Just because" gifts are wonderful ways to show appreciation and love for friends and family (or even co-workers and acquaintances!), no matter the reason—or lack thereof. However, understanding the preferences of different generations can help you choose gifts that truly resonate. Here’s a thoughtful guide to "just because" gifts tailored for anyone and everyone you know, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, all across different price points.

It’s a special Mother’s Day at Willinglee. We’re excited to announce that we’re expecting our first kiddo this Summer! Having gone through infertility challenges, we understand that not everyone has the same experience and are empathetic towards those who may be struggling with infertility or the loss of a mother or child. Whether you’re a new mom, grieving a mom, or pondering how the heck you can express your love and appreciation for the woman who always put you first, we’re here to help you gift the perfect thing.

It’s 2023 and we’re living through a pandemic that just keeps going. Has there ever been a time when it’s more important to show ourselves some extra love and self-care? I think not. But beyond eating healthy, getting enough sleep, exercising, and perhaps having regular sessions with a therapist or practicing mindfulness, how can we practice self-care? Read on to see what this typical stressed-out, overworked millennial thinks about taking a beat.

While there is welcomed freedom that comes from working remote, one of the downsides is that it can be harder to be connected to your teammates. You write to on Slack and you see them in Zoom, but the lack of being in the same physical space with them regularly makes feeling connected more difficult.

Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to go above and beyond to connect with your teammates. One of the best ways to show them that you care is through a gift that can be sent to their home or delivered via email.

This gift list includes items for the home and home office, along with options for experiences so you coworker can get out and explore their city.

Especially throughout the last two years, with remote work and fatigue increasing, it’s more important than ever to show your employees some love. According to Indeed, “67% of all workers believe burnout has worsened over the course of the pandemic.” The WHO estimates that burnout leads to over 625 million people suffering from depression and anxiety, which can only cause frustration and poor performance at work.

But never fear! A little love goes a long way. Ensure your employees and direct reports feel taken care of by gifting them something from the heart.

A gift for Valentine’s Day is great, but for that special personal in your life, you’ll probably want to pair it with a date. It’s going to make the day more memorable and is almost guaranteed to score you more points! So if you’re not sure what to do this Valentine’s Day, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

I picked out 13 of the best date ideas I could think of (and find online) and presented each one to Abby to be scored on a scale from 1 to 10.

Sometimes the best gift is not physical. If you recently watched The Minimalists documentary on Netflix, or you’re not about the idea of a house full of stuff, we have curated the dream list of best experience gifts for Austin, Texas in 2022. From hikes to shows, and from $0 to $50+, check out these suggestions.

If you tend to wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping, the news headlines today might make you think twice. But don’t fret! Some of the best gifts don’t come from overseas. What’s more: some don’t come from a store at all! Focusing on those tough-to-shop-for folks, we’ve compiled a list of products from shop-small, US companies and offer alternative experiential suggestions, too. Whether you choose to buy from local makers or gift something not-so-tangible, here are some options resistant to the supply chain shortage.

With markups on everything from bachelor(ette) party goods, to bridesmaid/groomsmen gifts, to gifts for the happy couple themselves—not to mention the amount of unnecessary waste the industry creates—Alex and I think it’s about time for society to flip the script on wedding gifting. As a newly(ish) married couple, here are our best suggestions of intentional gifts for any wedding occasion. 💒

They may not all admit it, but men love housewarming gifts. And let’s face it: most men NEED housewarming gifts. In our gender stereotyped world, it can be easy to overlook these gifts for guys and skip straight to a bottle of wine, but we promise you’ll surprise and delight any man if you get him one. This is especially true for a single guy (bachelors love their pads), but it’s equally important to get some guy-centric gifts even if he’s in a relationship. We came up with 5 categories of gifts that we think any guy will appreciate in their home: Drink Well, Kitchen Essentials, Outdoor, Aromatherapy, and Non-kitsch Knickknacks.

So even if a mom says she doesn’t want anything, every mom loves to be appreciated for the sacrifice she gave in raising us… the majority of which time we were either totally incompetent creatures, raging brats, insolent teenagers, or money-sapping young adults. For this reason, when Mother’s Day comes around (it’s on May 9th this year) and we ask her, “what can we get you?,” it’s undoubtedly important not to listen to her advice when she responds, “I don’t want anything—save your money.”

Minimalism first caught my interest when I was in my early twenties—I had graduated college, moved from Chicago to Austin with my then-boyfriend (who dumped me a month after moving in with him), and I was making about $23K a year as a preschool teacher…