Requests from Amy

Beautiful, fun, and quirky coloring books for a 5 year old who loves cats?

Board games, card games, or any type of game that 2 people (65+ years old) would enjoy playing together?

I’m growing out my straight across bangs. Help! Headbands, clips, tricks?

What is your kids’ favorite thing you make for dinner? All of my 5 year old daughter’s favorites are striking out lately. She’s not into spice, but loves color and veggies!

I need a small drying rack for things like wine glasses, fragile espresso cups, tiny medicine cups, small kitchen items - the things that just don’t fit on a regular dish drying rack. I am still using the plastic grass from when my daughter was a baby. Any ideas? Prefer to say goodbye to anything plastic!

What are your favorite Fujifilm X100VI recipes for outdoor use - like sunny hikes, camping in the forest, a day at the beach?

Favorite apple recipes? I still have so many from apple picking!

Emergency supplies kit - what’s going inside? I need to build out an earthquake kit, along with a go bag, for my family (2 adults, 1 child, and 1 senior cat). I’d love recommendations of checklists, specific supplies, or anything related.

The hype for Super El Niño has me thinking I need a new raincoat. Any suggestions? I'd love something longer and a fun color.

Restaurant recommendations near West Hollywood, please and thank you! Looking for classics and hot spots, and everything in between.

I have a little secretary desk in a dark nook. Any recommendations for a small light (rechargeable) that can tuck into the desk when not in use?

I’m seeing a concert at the Hollywood Bowl with 2 friends. My first time at the venue and first weekend away from my daughter (who is 5)! Where should we stay, eat, spa, and see art/nature? I want to have a way too ambitious list. 🤪

I’m looking for an online writing class - specifically for writing children’s books. Does anyone have a great one to recommend?

My daughter is starting kinder this fall. What are your favorite back to school traditions from childhood or that you’re doing now with your own children?

Looking for a kids waterbottle where no plastic touches the water or your lips. Any ideas?

My daughter and I collected rocks and broken shells on a trip. What’s the best technique to mosaic them? I’ve never done it before!

Looking for conversation cards (like prompts to get people talking) for family dinners with a freshly turned 5 year old. Funny, sweet, and silly options!

I have IKEA’s RÅSKOG Utility cart as my daughter’s art cart. But it’s a mess! I need recommendations on storage containers that fit inside to contain stickers, crayons, markers, paint brushes, paper, etc. It should be easy to see and take out. 🎨

It’s my 10 year wedding anniversary and I’m feeling lost on what to get my husband. He loves baseball, woodworking, relaxing, a good bourbon or wine, quality time with me and our daughter, and learning how things work. I was hoping to get him an Italian grandpa gold chain bracelet - but 🤑.

Please share your silliest, cutest, and most colorful birthday candles for a 5 year old who loves cats, the color yellow, ladybugs, baseball, and rainbows!

Planning a retirement party for a beloved preschool teacher - and I need help! 100 people in a picnic area with pizza, cake, a guestbook with an instax camera, and a request for guests to bring snacks to share. What else do we need?

What are your favorite things to grill, eat, or bring to a backyard birthday bbq? Must please vegetarians and omnivores. 😎☀️

Favorite menswear brands - similar vibes (and price point) to Sezane, Alex Mill, and JCrew. My husband is asking for some fresh outfits for his birthday!

What’s your favorite sunny song that you’d play for a 4 year old? Example French Navy by Camera Obscura and Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac