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2023 Thanksgiving Food to Gift!
Holiday Gift Guide #8 is here. I interrupt the typical Christmas gift guide with a Thanksgiving Food gift guide. Do not and I repeat do not show up to Thanksgiving empty handed. Here are 16 great food gift ideas that you can bring to the hostess this Thanksgiving. It’s always nice to coordinate with the cook on what you can bring to help. If you never cook and want to really contribute offer to buy this Organic Turkey and ship it directly to the hostess. I have a major sweet tooth and am totally torn between the Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding or the Salted Caramel Caroline Cake. If you are a drinker bring a bottle of Rose with this Brumate Cooler or offer to setup the best Bloody Mary Bar. Traveling to see family this holiday then prepare ahead and ship breakfast with this Kringle or Assorted English Muffins. No excuses people…come baring yummy food gifts this Thanksgiving.
2023 Baby & Toddler Gift Guide!
Holiday Gift Guide #7 is here. The Baby and Toddler Gift guide is ready for all your little ones! I included lots of great outdoor toys for kids like this Husqvarna Toy Blower, Inflatable Water Toy, Balance Bike, or Foldable Tricycle. There are some really fun indoor kids gift as well including the Toddler Indoor Climbing Gym, Timbertots Bath Toy, Foam Ball Pit and the Toniebox. Gift your toddler some new clothes…I love this fun Vest , the Dinosaur set or New Winter Coat. The toddler shoe game is a lot better now than in 2007. The Vejas and the Vans are really cute. Get Gifting!
2023 Grandparents Gift Guide!
Holiday Gift Guide #6 is here. Looking for great gifts for your older parents or your kid’s grandparents? Look no further than this Grandparent’s Gift Guide! I included great gift ideas for the super active grandad that loves to walk in Nike fleece sweatpants or play 18 holes with this Golf Caddy GPS device. Is your grandmother a fashionable woman? Gift her a fun new pocketbook like this Mix #6 Crossbody or the Quince woven crossbody. Get Gifting!
Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas!
Holiday Gift Guide #5 is here. I hosted a Favorite Things Party this past week. The party was a white elephant gift exchange and the gift needed to be something you love and under $50. It was the most fun way to have a party with your girlfriends, discover some great new under $50 gifts and eat some yummy snacks. You should copy my idea and host your own this Christmas. Hope you enjoy these great women’s gift ideas and Get Gifting!
2023 Health Nut Gift Guide
Holiday Gift Guide #4 is here. I love gifting mindful gifts and gifts for the athlete because you know they will love and use these gifts. Do you have man or woman on your gift list that loves to train for races then gift them this hydration sling or the cold pod that is perfect for rehab. Does your health nut love healthy cooking then gift them a Smoothie Box or the Jessica Seinfeld Vegan cookbook or Truvani chocolate protein powder. Is your health nut need some TLC from training? I love this less expensive Sonic Percussion gun or Therapeutic Pillow. Get Gifting!
2023 COMFY COZY GIFT GUIDE!
Holiday Gift Guide #3 is here. Comfy Cozy Gift Ideas are perfect Christmas gifts. I love a yummy fleece blanket for a teen or slippers for kids that they can use all winter. Are you planning a family ski trip sometime soon? If so, go ahead and load them up with a neck gator or rechargeable hand warmers they can use on the trip. I always include the Solo Stove Yukon Fire Pit because it’s my favorite and most used gift I’ve ever given. Get Gifting one of these comfy cozy gifts and make their Christmas!
30 Gifts to Buy for Amazon Prime!
This was an impromptu gift guide once my email was overrun with Amazon Prime Day sale items. If you are already planning on buying your teen the AirPod Pros or your College kid the Apple Headphones for Christmas you should take advantage of the sale. This Free People Quilted Jacket Dup is fun and I see boys wearing these Comfy Slipper Slides every day! Get Gifting everyone on your list with a great sale item from Amazon Prime Day!
2023 PERSONALIZED GIFT GUIDE
Holiday Gift Guide #2 is here. Personalized Gifts are always super thoughtful and special gifts to receive. You can gift personalized gifts for him or for her and check them off of your list. I am putting this one out early because personalized and monogrammed gifts can take a bit of time to order and receive. See below for a breakdown of the gift ideas in this gift guide that would be perfect for anyone on your gift list!
BACK TO SCHOOL READY!!
BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS ARE HERE: BACKPACKS, LUNCHBOXES, WATER BOTTLES, CLOTHES AND SHOES! EVERYONE NEEDS A NEW ONE OF THESE 5 ITEMS FOR THEIR KIDDOS THIS AUGUST. JENKS AND VIVI HELPED WITH THE GIRL CLOTHES (HENCE THE CROPPED ITEMS 🤣). GET ORGANIZED AND READY FOR SCHOOL!
NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY and GIFTS!
I USUALLY DON’T CELEBRATE NATIONAL DATES BUT I CAN GET BEHIND NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY. I LOVE LIPSTICK AS A GREAT GIFT FOR YOUR GALS OR YOURSELF! LIPSTICK CAN ALWAYS TAKE YOUR OUTFIT OR YOUR ATTITUDE UP A NOTCH! MY FAVORITE LIPSTICKS ARE ALWAYS A LITTLE GLOSSY WITH SOME FUN COLOR. GET GIFTING YOUR WOMEN!
Kid's Birthday Party Gifts!
WHEN MY GIRLS WERE YOUNGER I ALWAYS STRUGGLED WITH BIRTHDAY PARTY GIFTS. HERE ARE 25 BIRTHDAY PARTY GIFT IDEAS FOR ALL YOUR UPCOMING BIRTHDAY PARTIES. I KEPT ALL OF THE GIFTS BETWEEN $25-$40 AND WAS ENVISIONING 4-9 YEAR OLDS FOR THIS GUIDE. I INCLUDED LOTS OF GAMES GIFTS, OUTDOOR TOYS, CREATIVE GIFTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. GET GIFTING ALL THE KIDS ON YOUR LIST!
16th Birthday Gift Guide!
WE HAVE A BIG 16TH BIRTHDAY COMING NEXT WEEK AND I REALIZED I’VE NEVER DONE A SWEET 16 BIRTHDAY GIFT GUIDE. I INCLUDED LOTS OF CAR RELATED ITEMS LIKE KEYCHAINS, QT GIFT CARD OR AAA MEMBERSHIPS. I LOVE SOMETHING COMMEMORATIVE FOR A BIG BIRTHDAY LIKE THESE BIRTHSTONE HUGGIES OR A GREAT WATCH. EXPERIENCE GIFTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH YOUR TEEN TOO.
TEEN'S EASTER BASKET IDEAS!!
THE ULTIMATE TEEN’S EASTER BASKETS ARE HERE. THIS EASTER GIFT GUIDE HAS FUN THEMES LIKE MUSIC, TRENDS, SPORTY AND SUMMER THAT WILL MAKE THEM HAPPY. WHEN IN DOUBT YOU CAN ALWAYS JUST GIFT THEM SOME BUNNY MONEY OR GIFT CARDS IN ONE OF THESE CUTE LITTLE CARD HOLDERS. A GOLDEN EGG WITH A TEE SHIRT AND SOME YUMMY CANDY IN A TRUCKER HAT IS SUPER SIMPLE BUT FUN. GET GIFTING!!
KID'S EASTER BASKET IDEAS!!
EASTER IS AROUND THE CORNER ON APRIL 9TH. THIS YEAR I’VE PUT TOGETHER THEMED EASTER BASKET IDEAS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST. FIRST UP IS THE KID’S EASTER BASKETS WHICH INCLUDES ANIMALS, SPORTS, CREATIVE AND SUMMER THEMES.
TEENS VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE!
VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS FOR YOUR TEENS HAS ARRIVED. THEY WILL FOR SURE THINK THEY SHOULD BE RECEIVING A RED BRONCO OR TRIP TO PARIS BUT ALAS THE GIFTS ABOVE SHOULD SUFFICE :). GIFT THEM A FONDUE SET FOR A FUN FAMILY NIGHT OR SOME LULU FOR HIM OR HER. HOW ABOUT SOMETHING SIMPLE LIKE THIS MONEY ENVELOPE AND CANDY OR A COMFY GIFT LIKE THESE SLIPPERS OR BLANKET. DON’T FORGET…PINK IS FOR YOUR GIRLS OR YOUR BOYS! GET GIFTING!!
KIDS VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE!
VALENTINE’S DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! SO MUCH PINK AND RED FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES. I DON’T BELIEVE IN SPENDING MUCH ON KIDS FOR VALENTINES DAY (FOR THE WOMEN ON YOUR LIST IS A DIFFERENT STORY!) SO HERE ARE SOME SUPER REASONABLE AND FUN GIFT IDEAS FOR THEM. I ALSO INCLUDED SOME REALLY CUTE CARDS (GIFT WITH CANDY OR CASH) AND VALENTINE BOXES AND CARDS FOR THEIR CLASSROOM. GET GIFTING!!
CALLING ALL PROCRASTINATORS!! AMAZON and TARGET to the RESCUE!
ARE YOU STRESSED AND TOTALLY BEHIND FOR SUNDAY’S SANTA VISIT? I PUT TOGETHER 30 GREAT AMAZON GIFTS THAT ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO SHIP BY CHRISTMAS AS OF TODAY. I ALSO PICKED OUT 30 GREAT TARGET FINDS THAT YOU CAN ORDER AHEAD AND PICKUP IN THE PARKING LOT IN YOUR JAMMIES. GET GIFTING PEOPLE TIME IS RUNNING SHORT!!
STOCKING STUFFERS!
I’M A HUGE FAN OF USEFUL AND FUN STOCKING STUFFERS FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY. HERE’S MY RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT STOCKING. YOU SHOULD INCLUDE GAME/TOY, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. CLOTHING ITEMS, SPLURGE/UNEXPECTED ITEM, CANDY AND A BOOK. SEE BELOW FOR IDEAS AND GET GIFTING!
GREAT GIFTS UNDER $50!!
THIS GIFT GUIDE IS SO PERFECT FOR LITERALLY ANYONE ON YOUR LIST. YOU CAN BE COST CONSCIOUS (READ NOT CHEAP 🤣) AND STILL GIFT SOMETHING GREAT FOR UNDER $50. I LIST SOME OF MY FAVORITES BELOW BY GIFT RECIPIENT. GET GIFTING ALL!
Comfy Cozy Gift Guide
NOTHING SAYS WINTER AND CHRISTMAS LIKE SOME COMFY COZY GIFTS YOUR CREW CAN USE IN THE COMING MONTHS. I RECEIVED THIS BLANKET LAST YEAR AND WE FIGHT OVER IT! THE KIDS ON YOUR LIST WILL LOVE THIS DISNEY TAIL BLANKET OR A FUN SLEEPING BAG. THE SLIPPER GAME IS STRONG AND LOVING THESE SLIPPERS, THIS PAIR AND THIS PAIR! MAYBE YOUR DAD WOULD LOVE A TABLE TOP SOLO STOVE FOR OUTDOOR FUN OR A MINI SPACE HEATER TO KEEP HIM WARM. 49 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS SO GET GIFTING!