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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!
2023 Graduation Gift Guide
GRADUATION IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER AND SO MANY OF YOU HAVE ASKED FOR THIS GUIDE EARLY SO YOU HERE YOU GO. THE GRADUATION GIFT GUIDE HAS LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. NEED A SPLURGE LIKE THIS GOLD NECKLACE, GOLD and TURQUOISE BRACELET , FABULOUS CAMERA OR CUFFLINKS? MAYBE YOU WANT A GIFT YOU CAN GIVE TO YOUR GRADS BEST FRIENDS LIKE THIS FLAG HANGING, LED CORNHOLE OR A CHOOSE HAPPY PILLOW? HOW ABOUT GIFTING YOUR FAVORITE GRADUATE WITH THIS LAUNDRY BAG AND FILL IT WITH LOTS OF THINGS THEY NEED FOR THEIR DORM ROOM (SURGE PROTECTOR, BLANKET, COMMAND STRIPS, ADVIL, GUARDIAN ANGEL, UBER GIFT CARD, MONGRAMMED TOWELS.).
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.
KID'S EASTER BASKET IDEAS!!
EASTER IS AROUND THE CORNER ON APRIL 9TH. THIS YEAR I’VE PUT TOGETHER THEMED EASTER BASKET IDEAS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST. FIRST UP IS THE KID’S EASTER BASKETS WHICH INCLUDES ANIMALS, SPORTS, CREATIVE AND SUMMER THEMES.
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!!
KIDS VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE!
VALENTINE’S DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! SO MUCH PINK AND RED FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES. I DON’T BELIEVE IN SPENDING MUCH ON KIDS FOR VALENTINES DAY (FOR THE WOMEN ON YOUR LIST IS A DIFFERENT STORY!) SO HERE ARE SOME SUPER REASONABLE AND FUN GIFT IDEAS FOR THEM. I ALSO INCLUDED SOME REALLY CUTE CARDS (GIFT WITH CANDY OR CASH) AND VALENTINE BOXES AND CARDS FOR THEIR CLASSROOM. GET GIFTING!!
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!!
THEMED GIFTS for your PEOPLE!
I LOVE A GREAT THEMED GIFT WITH A FEW DIFFERENT ITEMS THEY CAN ENJOY. DO YOU HAVE A PIZZA LOVER OR GOLF CRAZED PERSON ON YOUR LIST? WHAT ABOUT TODDLER OR LITTLE GIRL THAT LOVES YUMMY SCRUBS. SEE BELOW FOR ONE OF THE GIFTS I PREVIOUSLY POSTED WITH SOME ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR AN EXTRA SPECIAL GIFT.