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50th Birthday Gift Guide!
My big 5-0 birthday is around the corner. I wanted to send out a fun and thoughtful 50th birthday gift guide to commemorate the big occasion. I have included 6 different gift categories which include gifts for her, gifts for him, commemorative gifts, old age gifts, birthday party decor and travel gift ideas. Get Gifting!
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.
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!
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!
MEN'S THEMED EASTER BASKET IDEAS!!
MEN’S EASTER BASKET GIFT GUIDE THIS YEAR INCLUDES SOME FUN and USEFUL THEMES. THE THEMES INCLUDE GADGETS, SPRING BREAK GOODIES, OUTDOORSY, SPORTY AND COOKING ITEMS. YOU CAN GIFT THEM THIS TOTE AND FILL IT WITH A GREAT SUIT AND HAT FOR THEIR NEXT TRIP. A FUN COOKING BASKET WITH THIS COOKBOOK AND MEAT THERMOMETER CAN BENEFIT THE WHOLE FAMILY. GET GIFTING YOUR FAVORITE GUY NOW!
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!!
WOMEN'S THEMED EASTER BASKET IDEAS!!
WOMEN’S EASTER BASKET GIFT GUIDE IS HERE! QUICK EASTER BASKET CHEAT SHEET COULD BE EITHER GO WITH A THEME LIKE THE ONES ABOVE OR CHOOSE A BOOK, CANDY, USEFUL ITEM, SUMMER SHOES AND FUN BASKET TO PUT IT ALL IN.
GIRLS TRIP GUIDE!!
I LITERALLY KEEP NOTES WHEN I’M ON A TRIP WITH MY BESTIES. THIS GIRLS TRIP GUIDE IS LIST OF ALL THE ITEMS WE DISCUSSED (DAWN POWERWASH FOR STAINED CLOTHES 🤯) AND WORE ON OUR TRIP LAST WEEKEND! THIS BEACH BAG IS ADORABLE IN REAL LIFE AND THE SUMMERSALT SWIM SUITS AT THE BEACH WERE ADORABLE. LOTS OF TALK ABOUT THE HUNZA G SUIT THAT’S ONE SIZE FITS ALL. DYING TO TRY THESE MICHAELS MUFFINS AND GARLIC EXPRESSIONS DRESSING. SO MANY SKINNY SPICY MARGARITAS WITH TAJIN RIMS! GET GIFTING FOR YOURSELF FOR SPRING BREAK OR BUY SOMETHING FOR YOUR BESTIE’S BIRTHDAY!!
5 FRIDAY FAVORITES (2-10-23)
I’M BACK WITH 5 FRIDAY FAVORITES THAT I HAVE BEEN ENJOYING THESE LAST FEW WEEKS. I HAVE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO READ MORE (AND LISTEN) SO 2 BOOKS THIS WEEK. ENJOY AND MORE GIFT GUIDES TO COME AS ALWAYS!
ADULT VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE!!
LET THE ADULT VALENTINE GIFT GIVING BEGIN! WE ALL KNOW THIS IS A WOMAN’S HOLIDAY 🤣 BUT INCLUDED SOME FUN GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR SPOUSE/BOYFRIENDS TOO! I ALSO INCLUDED SOME GREAT GALENTINE GIFTS FOR YOUR MOMS, AUNTS, SISTERS, IN LAWS, TEACHERS ETC. SEE SOME CATEGORIES BELOW TO HELP YOU PICK OUT THE BEST GIFTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY! GET GIFTING!
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!!