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EMILY IN PARIS GIFT GUIDE!
WHO ELSE HAS ALREADY BINGED SEASON 3 OF EMILY IN PARIS? SO TOTALLY ENTERTAINING AND I LOVE THE FASHION. I COULDN’T AFFORD OR PULL OFF SOME OF THE LOOKS BUT I RECREATED A FEW HERE FOR YOUR NEXT CLOSET REFRESH OR WOMAN’S BIRTHDAY GIFT. WHEN THE CARDIGAN ON CAMILLE COSTS $6900, BA&SH TO THE RESCUE! IT WOULDN’T BE A TRUE EMILY IN PARIS GUIDE WITHOUT SOME OF THE FABULOUS MAKEUP FEATURED! (I 💚 THE 💄 AND CHANEL!). GET GIFTING!!
5 FRIDAY FAVORITES (12-30-22)
GIFT GUIDES HAD ME SIDETRACKED BUT I’M BACK AGAIN WITH SOME FRIDAY FAVORITES FOR YOU TO ENJOY THIS WEEKEND! I’VE BEEN READING AND WATCHING WAY MORE TV THAN I SHOULD ADMIT BUT WOW IT’S NICE! I’M ALSO GETTING MY HOUSE ORGANIZED WHICH FEELS GREAT.
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!!
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!
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!
BLACK FRIDAY SALES!!
HERE ARE GREAT SALES I’VE FOUND AROUND THE WEB FOR YOUR SHOPPING EASE! EVERYTHING ON MY GIFT GUIDES IS PRACTICALLY ON SALE SO 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!
GRANDPARENT GIFT GUIDE
THIS GRANDPARENT GIFT GUIDE WAS A FAN FAVORITE LAST CHRISTMAS SO WANTED TO DO IT AGAIN! THIS SCARF OR THIS BAG WOULD MAKE THE BEST GIFT FOR MOM. IF YOU HAVE A TECHIE GRANDPARENT ON THE LIST THEY WOULD LOVE A NEW KINDLE, AN EASY IPAD STAND OR THIS BLUETOOTH PICTURE FRAME. YOUR FAVORITE COOK WILL BE CRAZY FOR THIS POT OR EASY BBQ TRAYS. I THINK A GREAT FAMILY PICTURE IN A FRAME IS ALWAYS THE BEST GIFT TOO!
Beauty Advent Calendars!
THEY ARE HERE AND I WANT ALL OF THE ADVENT BEAUTY CALENDARS. THESE BOXES OF FABULOUS BEAUTY ITEMS ARE THE BEST GIFT A GAL COULD ASK FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. STOCK UP NOW ON A SPLURGE LIKE THIS ONE OR THIS SUPER REASONABLE AND TOTALLY FUN OPTION! YOUR TEEN WILL LOVE THIS KYLIE ONE, YOUR LITTLE GAL WILL BE IN LOVE WITH THIS KIT, YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER WILL ADORE THIS VOLUSPA CANDLE SET AND YOUR MOM WILL BE SHOCKED WHEN YOU GIFT HER THIS MOULTON BROWN BEAUTY!
5 FRIDAY FAVORITES (9-23-22)
BACK AGAIN WITH SOME FRIDAY FAVORITES FOR YOU TO ENJOY THIS WEEKEND! THIS WEEK I HAVE A GREAT NEW COOKBOOK AND RECIPE, FUN PODCAST, NEW NETFLIX SHOW AND GREAT MEN’S GIFT IDEA.
5 FRIDAY FAVORITES!!
I AM GOING TO START SENDING OUT AN EMAIL/BLOG POST WITH MY 5 FAVORITE THINGS OF THAT WEEK (PROBABLY TWICE A MONTH). I LOVE GIFTS (obviously) AND ALL THINGS POP CULTURE. YOU WILL FIND FAVORITE BOOKS, RECIPES, SHOWS AND OF COURSE GIFTS FOR YOUR PEOPLE! ENJOY AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!
MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
MOTHER’S DAY IS IN A MONTH SO GET GIFTING AND BE PREPARED! THESE GIFTS HAVE YOU COVERED FOR ALL THE MOMS ON YOUR LIST. I LOVE A FUN NEW OUTFIT FOR YOUR ATHLETIC MOM. THESE STRIPED TENNIS SHOES ARE SUPER FUN FOR YOUR FASHIONISTA MOM. IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY PLEASE BUY YOUR MOM THESE EMERALD EARRINGS. YOU KNOW I LOVE A GOOD BOOK AS A GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION. LOTS OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THIS PURA AIR FRESHENER. DON’T FORGET TO SHOP LOCAL THIS MOTHER’S DAY!! I WILL BE POSTING GRADUATION GIFTS LATER THIS WEEK. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO EVERYONE!
EASTER BASKETS for ADULTS!!
DO ADULTS DO EASTER BASKETS FOR EACH OTHER? I LOVE GIFTING ONE OF THESE “BASKETS” ABOVE THAT YOUR SPECIAL PERSON NEEDS THIS SPRING! THERE ARE LOTS OF FUN LITTLE GIFTS TOO THAT HE/SHE WILL USE AND LOVE 🐰. GET GIFTING YOUR BIG BUNNIES NOW!
Spring Break Ready!!
SPRING BREAK IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. ARE YOU SKIING OR HITTING THE BEACH? HERE ARE THE PERFECT ITEMS YOU NEED TO BE SPRING BREAK READY IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. GET SHOPPING FOR YOURSELF AND LOAD UP ON SOME GREAT SPRING/SUMMER GIFTS.
Marty's Birthday Gift Guide!!
OK….LAST PUSH TO CHRISTMAS! HERE ARE SOME GREAT LAST MINUTE AMAZON GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST!! THESE ALL SHIP AND DELIVER BEFORE CHRISTMAS. I THREW IN SOME FUNNY GIFTS, SOME USEFUL GIFTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
Women's Valentine's Day Gift Guide!
LADIES FIRST FOR THIS HOLIDAY!! SO MANY FUN VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS FOR YOUR FAVORITE GALS. I LOVE AN UNEXPECTED SPLURGE THAT SHE WILL ADORE….TOPAZ NECKLACE , HEART EARRINGS or GOLD BRACELET. YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH A NEW LIP GLOSS OR LIPSTICK IN PINK! IS SHE A HUGE FAN OF RED….LOVE THIS FUN DRESS OR SCARF FOR A VALENTINE’S DAY PRESENT.