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Creative Hostess Gift under $50
I love a creative gift idea that can be used for any number of things. This chocolate chip cookie themed gift is fun and great for your favorite cooks. It’s also a good housewarming gift, thank you gift or hostess gift. You can pick this all up at Target and wrap with a bow. Next level would be use a fun gift tag from Joy Creative like this one.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!!
MARTY'S PERSONAL GIFT GUIDE!
NEVER TOO LATE TO ASK FOR WHAT YOU REALLY WANT THIS CHRISTMAS. SO….HERE’S MY PERSONAL GIFT GUIDE. FILLED WITH ALL SORTS OF GIFTS I NEED AND WANT. THESE ARE SOME GREAT ADDITIONS TO THE WOMEN’S GIFT GUIDE I ALREADY POSTED. I LOVE SO MANY OF THESE GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR MOM, SISTER, BEST FRIEND AND MOTHER IN LAW. 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!
WOMEN'S GIFT GUIDE!!
THE WOMEN’S GIFT GUIDE IS FINALLY HERE. YOU HAVE BEEN PATIENT :). THESE GIFTS ARE THINGS I LOVE MYSELF, RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FRIENDS OR THINGS THE INTERNET CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SEASON! GET GIFTING YOUR MOMS, SISTERS, FRIENDS, AUNTS, COUSINS AND IN LAWS!
Personalized Gifts!!
A FUN PERSONALIZED GIFT FOR THE PEOPLE ON YOUR LIST IS SO VERY THOUGHTFUL BUT ALSO TAKES SOME PLANNING. STILL SEEING LOTS OF SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES SO ORDER ONE OF THESE MONOGRAMMED GIFTS NOW TO HAVE IN PLENTY OF TIME FOR CHRISTMAS OR HANNUKAH! SPECIFIC CATEGORIES BELOW IF YOU NEED INSPIRATION!! GET GIFTING EARLY!
Great Gifts from the ShopBop Sale!
THE SHOPBOP SALE SNUCK UP ON ME! SHOP TODAY…THE MORE YOU SPEND THE MORE YOU SAVE. SO MANY FUN GIFTS FOR THE GALS IN YOUR LIFE. LOAD UP ON GREAT HOUSEWARMING GIFTS, TWEEN/TEEN GIRL GIFTS, BIRTHDAY GIFTS AND GIFTS FOR YOURSELF! GET GIFTING!
Housewarming Gift Ideas!
LOTS OF REQUESTS FOR A HOUSEWARMING GIFT GUIDE SO HERE YOU GO! I THINK THESE GIFT IDEAS ARE ALSO PERFECT FOR HOSTESS GIFTS, WEDDING GIFTS AND THANK YOU GIFTS. YOU KNOW I LOVE A THEMED GIFT LIKE THIS VINGLACE WITH THESE FUN EMBROIDERED NAPKINS FOR THEIR BAR. THIS SALT BOX WRAPPED UP WITH AN AWESOME KITCHEN TOWEL IS REALLY USEFUL. DROPPING OFF A HOMEMADE LASAGNA OR BAGELS FOR THE FIRST MORNING IN THEIR NEW HOUSE WOULD BE REALLY APPRECIATED.
Happy Lipstick Day!!
IF YOU HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING ME YOU KNOW I LOVE FUN BEAUTY PRODUCTS. LIPSTICK IS MY FAVORITE AND HAS BEEN SINCE MY CHERRIES IN THE SNOW AND RED LEATHER JACKET PHASE IN HIGH SCHOOL. SO NEEDLESS TO SAY I HAVE TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY! I LOVE A GOOD LIPGLOSS OR LIPSTICK FOR YOUR GIRLFRIENDS AS THE BEST GIFT EVER! PAIR IT WITH A GREAT MAKEUP BAG OR MASCARA FOR A SPLURGE SHE WILL LOVE!
Summer Accessory Gift Ideas!!
THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT GIFT IDEAS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. I LOVE HATS AND SANDALS AND ALL THINGS WARM. YOU CAN FIND LOTS OF FUN IDEAS HERE THAT YOUR GIFT RECIPIENT CAN USE AND ENJOY WHILE IT’S STILL WARM.
15 Hostess Gifts!!
ARE YOU TRAVELING THIS SUMMER AND NEED A GOOD HOSTESS OR HOUSEWARMING GIFT? THESE ARE ALL THOUGHTFUL AND VERY USEFUL GIFTS FOR YOUR HOST OR HOSTESS. I LOVE A GOOD CUSTOM NAPKIN FOR THEIR VACATION HOME! BRING THEIR FAVORITE BOTTLE OF ROSE’ IN THIS WINE BAG COOLER. MAKE A YUMMY LASAGNA DINNER OR DIP AND TRANSPORT IT IN THIS ADORABLE COOLER THAT THEY CAN KEEP. FUN FOOD FOR A WEEKEND STAY LIKE THIS CREPE MIX OR FAUX CHICKEN ICE CREAM IS ALWAYS A CROWD PLEASER. ORDER NOW AND BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT GUEST VISIT!!