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2023 Men’s Gift Guide
Holiday Gift Guide #13 is here. Men’s Gift Guide is live to make your life SO much easier. I don’t know about you but I find this the hardest gift to find and give. My dad and husband don’t want much or ask for anything. I’ve included lots of good clothing gifts, golf gifts, outdoor gifts and fitness gifts for the men on your list. Below is a quick cheat sheet if you need to cut straight to your guy! Get Gifting!
2023 College Age Gift Guide!
Holiday Gift Guide #12 is here. I had SO many requests for college age/young adult gift ideas that I added this gift guide this year. I included some home decor items like this mirror, sheet set, original art or griddle set that they can use in apartment at college or on their own. Gift them a nice jacket like this Whitespace puffer or Stio jacket they can use this winter. Does your young adult love a party. Give them these beer mittens or the JBL party box. You know I’m a sucker for beauty gifts like this Givenchy lipstick or Thrive blush. Want a good jewelry splurge Christmas? I love this Shinola watch or Emerald Gold necklace! They will be thrilled to play with this Disc Game, Golf Simulator or Beach volleyball set. Get Gifting your College Kids and Young Adults!
2023 Teen Gift Guide!
Holiday Gift Guide #11 is here. Teen Gifts are here and I have a gift for everyone on your list! If your teen is really in to music I love an experience gift like a trip to see Drake or Zach Bryan. Technology is always a great gift idea for a teen since that’s all they seem to do. You could gift one of these and technology items and they will be thrilled: New iPhone, 2 in 1 Charger, iPhone Case, Apple Max Headphones. A teen girl loves some beauty gifts and I’m loving the Fenty Lip Bomb or the Tatcha water cream. Clothes are something they need and want. Gift this jacket or some new loafers for him or these Beach Riot leggings or White Fox Oversized Hoodie for her. The sports fanatic on your list will use and love Goarilla Basketball Net, Magnetic Golf Phone Holder, Pickleball Set, EVO Wakeboard or Agility Training Set. I love a good splurge gift like this YSL bracelet or Razor Rambler. Get Gifting your Teen Boy or Teen Girl!
2023 Tween Gift Guide!
Holiday Gift Guide #10 is here. Tween Gifts are fun because this age still enjoys playing with toys before the technology takes over :) If your tween is a sports fanatic I love gifting Sports Tickets, Basketball Shoes or Sports Equipment they can use outside. Do you have a snow trip planned? This Quicksilver Ski Coat or Boden Winter coat would be great for the trip. I read an article about how Tweens are obsessed with beauty products so obviously they need the 3 Pack Lip Balm, Whipped Facial Cream or Mask Facial Set. Get Gifting your Tweens!
2023 Kid’s Gift Guide!
Holiday Gift Guide #9 is here. All the kids gift ideas you need are here! Looking for a total splurge gift idea for your kiddo? This Ryder Vintage Jeep, Backyard Discovery Swing Set or Mindware Glow in the Dark Fort are the way to your little girl or little boy’s heart. Creative Gifts that I think are really fun are the Vtech Kidizoom Camera that prints to color, the Ooly Art set or the Smart Art Sketcher. I’m a big fan of gifting outdoor toys as well to get your kids out. ide. this Costway Kids ride on toy, the Specialized Riprock Bike, Capture the Flag or the Inflatable Ride On Unicorns are great fun! Game night will be a ton of fun with HeadBanz Spin Master, Tapple Word Game or Don’t Break the Ice. Get Gifting your kids!
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!
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!