Things worth
sending.
Products, ideas, advice, laughs, and the occasional grandma-approved gem β the stuff that actually makes it into our group chat.
Basically: the stuff Iβd text my daughter, send my friends, save for Lou, buy again, or laugh about β all in one place.
What are you looking for?
A gift
Find something they'll actually love.
πBeauty
Viral, useful, worth-it beauty finds.
ποΈBlack Friday
This yearβs picks, across every budget.
βοΈA trip
Packing lists and travel-ready tips.
π½οΈDinner
Kitchen finds and food ideas.
π€An AI tool
Tools that actually make life easier.
πSomething ridiculous
The stuff that lights up the chat.
β€οΈSomething meaningful
Ideas worth remembering.
Browse by what youβre in the mood for
Every find and post lives in one of these. Pick your energy.
The Finds
Everything worth sending, all in one place. Start here if you like to browse.
Things I'd Tell My Daughter
Beauty, confidence, money, and the products behind the advice.
Lou-Approved
Kid + grandparent finds, toys, and things that survive real family life.
Business Brain
AI tools, side-hustle ideas, and tech that earns its keep.
This Made Me Laugh
Funny observations, family chaos, and things too good not to share.
Love It / Fun
Squishies, slime, and the gloriously pointless viral stuff we canβt resist.
Things I'd Tell My Son
Advice, confidence, and the things worth saying out loud β for my crew.
Parties
Party favors, decor finds, and the little things that make a celebration.
Kitchen
Gadgets, tools, and finds that earn a permanent spot on the counter.
Grandma & Bruiser Approved
Tested by Grandma, sniffed and cleared by Bruiser. The official seal.
Build in Public
The behind-the-scenes notes on building this site and Waymaker, out loud.
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Get the good stuff first, before it hits the feed.
A few things worth sending right now
The Hot + Cold Depuffing Wand
βLooked skeptical. Held it under my eyes for three minutes. Now I fully understand the puffy-morning hype.β
Hot/cold contrast on your face β the classic βdoes this actually work?β tool that films really well.
Group Chat VerdictSplurge itSee why it made the chat βThe Bottle Washer New Parents Cry Over
βThe βwhy did I wash bottles by hand for a whole yearβ machine. Tired-parent brain, meet your new best friend.β
Pure convenience β the kind of gift that makes an exhausted new parent tear up (the good kind).
Group Chat VerdictGift itSee why it made the chat βThe Giant Butter Squishy
βThe internet decided we needed a giant squishy stick of butter. I regret to inform you that I understand it.β
Weird, funny, oddly satisfying, and made entirely to be sent to someone with zero explanation.
Group Chat VerdictSend itSee why it made the chat βBluey Heeler Family Home Magnetic Tiles
βThe one open-ended toy Lou never gets bored of. Today itβs a house, tomorrow itβs a Bluey restaurant, then a spaceship Mom can no longer identify.β
No batteries, no app, no one correct way to play β and the Bluey and Bingo figures bring his favorite characters right into the building.
Group Chat VerdictSend itSee why it made the chat βNot products β just things worth saying
Luka Is Turning 3. So What Does He Actually Want?
Luka is turning three, so we paid attention instead of guessing. Turns out he doesn't want toys. He wants a job.
FamilyWe're Having a Baby! Meet Lucy, Coming This September
Abbey's expecting again β Lucy arrives this September. Here's the real, non-Pinterest-perfect version of getting ready.
Things I'd Tell My SonWhat to Get Your Adult Kids for Christmas (Things They'll Actually Use)
The days of toy-aisle gifting are over. Here's what actually gets used once your kids have their own place.
The FindsWhat's Actually Worth Buying on Amazon? Things We'd Send to the Group Chat
We're not going to tell you everything on Amazon is worth buying. Here's what's actually earned its spot in our own carts.
Want the good stuff first?
Funny finds, useful products, AI tips, business ideas, beauty things, and little life upgrades β sent before they hit the feed.
About The Family Group Chat
This is where I collect the things Iβd send to the people I love: products I like, ideas Iβm thinking about, tools that make life easier, funny things I canβt keep to myself, and advice Iβd give my kids.
Some of itβs useful. Some of itβs just funny. All of it is stuff Iβd actually text you. Pull up a chair β the chatβs always open.
Iβm Building This in Public
Iβm using The Family Group Chat as a real-life experiment while building Waymaker β a platform designed to help people turn business ideas, side hustles, and creative projects into something real with AI-guided support, Builder DNA, and a cofounder that understands how they think.
Iβve spent years doing agency work, helping clients build, market, and grow their ideas. Now Iβm using that same experience to build my own dream product and create more freedom for my family β and if you need help building your dream idea too, I can help.