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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!
2023 BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS!!
2023 BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS HAVE ARRIVED IN YOUR INBOX AND THIS IS THE KICK OFF OF THE GIFT TROTTER’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES!. PURCHASE EARLY BECAUSE THESE FABULOUS BEAUTY GIFTS SELL OUT EARLY EVERY YEAR! I CAN NOT REITERATE HOW FUN OF A GIFT THESE ADVENT CALENDARS ARE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WOMENT! THE BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS ARE IN ORDER OF PRICE SO STEAL THE BURTS BEES BALMS OR SPLURGE ON YOUR MOM WITH THE FRESH ADVENT SKINCARE SET.
TAILGATE READY - BRING THE PERFECT GIFT!
IT IS TAILGATE SEASON! FALL IS HERE AND SO ARE FOOTBALL TAILGATE PARTIES. BE TAILGATE READY THIS FALL AND WINTER WHEN YOU GO TO CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE NFL OR NCAA TEAMS. I LOVE THESE ITEMS EITHER FOR YOURSELF OR TO GIFT WHEN YOU ARE INVITED TO YOUR NEXT TAILGATE. THESE GIFTS ARE PERFECT FOR YUMMY TAILGATE SNACKS AND WILL MAKE THE BEST PARTY.
FALL DECOR - TARGET vs. ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL DECOR IS TRENDING AND I WANTED TO GIVE YOU SOME FUN IDEAS BEFORE EVERYTHING SELLS OUT. I FOUND GREAT FALL DECOR ITEMS AT TARGET AND ANTHROPOLOGIE. TARGET HAS LOTS OF GOOD PUMPKINS AND TURKEY DECORATIONS FOR FALL ENTERTAINING. ANTHROPOLOGIE HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SET YOUR TABLE PERFECTLY FOR THANKSIVING OR FOR HALLOWEEN DECORATING. HERE’S A GOOD RUNDOWN OF GIFT ITEMS FOR YOU CAN GIFT TOO.
25 BEST FRIEND'S GIFTS UNDER $50!
I LOVE THESE WOMEN’S GIFTS FOR YOUR BEST FRIENDS AND THE BONUS IS THESE GREAT GIFTS ARE ALL UNDER $50. IF YOUR BESTIE LOVES BEAUTY PRODUCTS THIS YSE PRIMER AND DIOR LIPSTICK ARE FABULOUS GIFTS FOR HER! MAYBE YOUR MOM LOVES TO COOK. SHE WOULD USE THIS MATERIAL SALT SPHERE, A GREAT COOKBOOK OR GRAZA SIZZLE AND DRIZZLE OLIVE OIL EVERY DAY IN THE KITCHEN! I LOVE THIS FUN WEEZIE PICKLEBALL TOWEL OR ATHLETA TANK TOP FOR YOUR SPORTY BEST FRIEND. LOTS OF GREAT GIFTS FOR HER BIRTHDAY OR DARE I SAY YOU SHOULD START THINKING ABOUT SOME EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFTS. GET GIFTING YOUR BEST FRIENDS TODAY!
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!
WINDSOR'S (GUEST BLOGGER) TRAVEL HACKS
THANK YOU TO MY GOOD FRIEND WINDSOR FOR “VOLUNTEERING” TO BE MY FIRST GUEST BLOGGER. SHE JUST RETURNED FROM AN EPIC FAMILY TRIP AND SHARED WITH ME SOME OF HER FAVORITE TRAVEL HACKS. SEE BELOW FOR HER MUST HAVE TRAVEL ITEMS!
Great Paper Gifts!
I LOVE PAPER GIFTS AND FUN PERSONALIZED NOTEPADS AND NOTECARDS. DO YOU LOVE A GOOD MEAL PLAN OR FUN GIFT TAGS?! IF THE ANSWER IS YES THIS GIFT GUIDE IS FOR YOU. LOAD UP ON THESE NOTEPADS AND GIFT WITH A FUN PEN. THESE ADDRESS STICKERS ARE THE PERFECT HOUSEWARMING GIFT. NEW BABY ON OUR GIFT LIST? GIFT THEM THIS ADORABLE STATIONARY OR FUN LABELS. HOW ABOUT THESE COCKTAIL NAPKINS OR NEW ADDRESS STICKERS FOR A WEDDING GIFTS! I LOVE THE IDEA OF JOURNALING IN THIS 5 YEAR JOURNAL…ONE LINE A DAY FOR 5 YEARS. DON’T HATE ME BUT CHRISTMAS IS IN 6 MONTHS SO START GETTING ORGANIZED AND BUY SOME GIFT TAGS NOW. GET GIFTING!
5 FRIDAY FAVORITES (6-23-23)
HAPPY SUMMER AND ALL THE THINGS. NEED A NEW SHOW OR DESSERT TO COOK FOR A DINNER PARTY? I HAVE A FEW IDEAS FOR THINGS I’VE BEEN LOVING LATELY! GET COOKING, WATCHING AND LISTENING!
July 4th Decor and Gifts!
THE 4TH OF JULY IS AROUND THE CORNER. ARE YOU HOSTING A PARTY AT THE BEACH OR INVITED TO STAY WITH FRIENDS IN THE MOUNTAINS? EITHER WAY…THIS GUIDE IS PERFECT FOR YOU. LOAD UP ON ALL THE 4TH OF JULY DECORATIONS AND DECOR TO MAKE YOUR PARTY PERFECT. DON’T SHOW UP EMPTY HANDED TO YOUR PARTY OR VISIT. GIFT ONE OF THESE FABULOUS HOSTESS GIFTS! GET GIFTING FOR THE 4TH!
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!
2023 Father's Day Gift Guide!
FATHER’S DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER ON JUNE 18TH! SO MANY GIFTS HERE ON THE FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE FOR DAD’S BIG DAY. IS DAD A FISHERMAN…GIFT HIM FISH BOBBER OR THIS SHIRT? IS YOUR SPOUSE A GOLFER (SO SORRY!) THEN HE WILL LOVE A FOOTJOY SHOE BAG OR DEVIL BALLS. WHAT ABOUT A METRO TYPE GUY…..LOVE THESE DANNER CHUKAS OR FLORAL BATHING SUIT. GET GIFTING DAD AND YOUR SPOUSE.
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.
5 FRIDAY FAVORITES (4-28-23)
IT’S BEEN A FEW WEEKS (LOTS OF GUIDES LATELY) BUT HERE ARE 5 FRIDAY FAVORITES THAT I HAVE BEEN ENJOYING. I’VE BEEN READING LOTS AND HOPING MY GOOD BOOK PICKS CONTINUE WITH HELLO BEAUTIFUL!
2023 Teacher Appreciation Gifts
THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE ENDING SOON AND TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH IS IN MAY. BE PREPARED AND THINK THROUGH ALL OF THE TEACHER AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEE GIFTS YOU NEED FOR NEXT MONTH NOW. I ALWAYS LOVE A THOUGHTFUL CARD AND MONEY OR VISA GIFT CARD. IF YOU PREFER TO GIVE A GIFT A GOOD SUMMER ITEM LIKE SUNSCREEN, A HAT OR GOODRS IS THOUGHTFUL AND USEFUL. GET GIFTING YOUR TEACHERS!!
2023 Mother's Day Gift Guide!
THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR! MOTHER’S DAY!!! THE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE IS HERE AND HAS IT ALL. I’VE INCLUDED A MIX OF FUN BEAUTY PRODUCTS, OUTDOORSY ITEMS, FUN BOOKS, GREAT HOME GIFTS AND FUN FASHION. DID YOU KNOW THAT COASTAL COWGIRL IS TRENDING ON TIKTOK? MOM CAN ROCK THIS ROMPER WITH THIS HAT AND THESE BOOTS AND ROLL! I LOVE THIS SPLURGE BAG FOR SUMMER OR THE FRINGE OR THE BUCKET. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH SOME SUMMER ITEMS LIKE THIS COVERUP, FUN FLOPS OR CITRONELLA CANDLES
SPRING CLEANING and ORGANIZATION!
SPRING CLEANING PRODUCTS AND HOME ORGANIZING IS BLOWING UP MY FEED RIGHT NOW. CHECKOUT THIS GREAT CHECKLIST ABOVE TO KEEP YOU SUPER ORGANIZED. I’M INSPIRED AND WANTED TO SHARE SOME OF THE BEST PRODUCTS I’VE SEEN TO GET OUR HOUSES ORGANIZED AND CLEAN. A FRIEND PASSED ALONG THIS CLEANER AND SAID IT SMELLS DIVINE (EMAIL ME FIRST WITH THE TOPIC CLEANER AT INFO@THEGIFTTROTTER.COM FOR YOUR OWN BOTTLE!). YOU KNOW WRAPPING STATIONS ARE MY JAM AND THIS CLOSET ORGANIZER OR SPLURGE BALLARD CABINET WOULD BE AWESOME. I NEVER RECOMMEND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AS GIFTS (UNLESS EXPLICITLY REQUESTED) BUT LOVE A GOOD NEW VACCUM. GET GIFTING YOURSELF A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED HOUSE! YOU KNOW WRAPPING STATIONS ARE MY JAM AND THIS CLOSET ORGANIZER OR SPLURGE BALLARD CABINET WOULD BE AWESOME. I NEVER RECOMMEND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AS GIFTS (UNLESS EXPLICITLY REQUESTED) BUT LOVE A GOOD NEW VACCUM. GET GIFTING YOURSELF A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED HOUSE!