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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Gifts!!
THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IS QUICKLY APPROACHING…..MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL OF YOUR TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION GIFTS READY! IF YOU NEED A VERY EASY AND SUPER THOUGHTFUL GIFT YOU CAN ALWAYS WRITE A THANK YOU NOTE AND INCLUDE SOME MONEY OR A GIFT CARD. I LOVE ALL OF THESE GIFT IDEAS FOR THE TEACHERS THAT HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR US THIS LAST YEAR.
Graduation Gift Guide!!
GRADUATION IS FOR MOST KIDDOS IS NEXT MONTH AND WILL BE HERE SOON! THIS GRADUATION GIFT GUIDE HAS LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. NEED A SPLURGE LIKE THESE DIAMOND EARRINGS, GOLD BRACELET OR WATCH? MAYBE YOU WANT A GIFT YOU CAN GIVE TO YOUR TEEN’S BEST FRIENDS LIKE THIS PERSONALIZED YETI, FUN DIFFUSER OR A TOOL KIT? HOW ABOUT GIFTING YOUR FAVORITE GRADUATE WITH THIS STORAGE BASKET AND FILL IT WITH LOTS OF THINGS THEY NEED FOR THEIR DORM ROOM (EXTENSION CORD, BLANKET, ADVIL, UBER GIFT CARD, COFFEE PRESS ETC.). GET GIFTING YOUR GRADUATES AND HAPPY GRADUATION ALL!
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!
EASTER BASKETS for TEENS!!
I HAD MY GIRLS HELP ME WITH THIS GIFT GUIDE! LOTS OF SMALL LITTLE THINGS YOUR TWEEN OR TEEN WILL WANT AND USE CAN BE HARD TO SOURCE 🤣! IF YOU PICK A FUN BASKET, A “TOY”, BOOK AND FUN CLOTHING ITEM ADDING IN SOME YUMMY CANDY YOUR TEEN WILL BE THRILLED!!
EASTER BASKETS for KIDS!!
USE MY 5 STEPS ABOVE TO CREATE THE PERFECT EASTER BASKET THIS EASTER. FILL YOUR BASKET OR PICK OUT A USEFUL ITEM THEY WILL LOVE AND FILL IT UP INSTEAD. THEN PICK OUT THEIR FAVORITE CANDY AND INCLUDE SOME EASTER EGGS WITH JELLY BEANS. I LOVE TO ALWAYS INCLUDE A SPRING CLOTHING ITEM THEY NEED, A FUN BOOK AND THEN OF COURSE A TOY THEY WILL BE EXCITED TO RECEIVE. I WILL POST TEEN AND ADULT EASTER BASKETS LATER THIS WEEK SO CHECK BACK FOR MORE GREAT EASTER BASKET STUFFING IDEAS!
GREEN GIFT IDEAS!!
IF I’M HONEST I’M ONLY A LITTLE IRISH SO THIS POST IS MORE BECAUSE I LIVE FOR GREEN AND LESS ABOUT ST. PATRICK’S DAY THIS WEEK. WHO REALLY GIVES ST. PATRICK’S DAY GIFTS? I’M USING THE HOLIDAY AS AN EXCUSE TO FEATURE LOTS OF GREAT GREEN COLORED GIFTS AND GREEN CLOTHES TO ADD TO YOUR WARDROBE!
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.
Men's Valentine's Day Gift Guide!
MEN’S VALENTINE’S GIFT GUIDE IS HERE FOR YOU!! SOME COUPLES LOVE THIS HOLIDAY AND SPLURGE ON THINGS LIKE WADERS OR A SMEG FROTHER. ON THE OTHER HAND YOUR IDEA OF A GOOD VALENTINES IS A NICE MEAL AT HOME IN YOUR JAMMIES WITH A CRAFT BEER. EITHER WAY THIS GIFT GUIDE HAS YOU COVERED TO MAKE HIS VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL!! GET GIFTING!!
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.
Gift Guide for your Sick Friend!!
WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE SICK RIGHT NOW….IT’S CRAZY! IT GOT ME THINKING….WHAT COULD I SEND TO A SICK FRIEND THAT MIGHT MAKE THEIR DAY? SEND THEM SOME COMFORTING SOUP EITHER FROM A LOCAL RESTAURANT OR SEND SOMETHING YUMMY FROM GOLD BELLY. HOW ABOUT SENDING YOUR FAVORITE THRILLER BOOK FROM LAST YEAR OR A TEA COLLECTION? FLOWERS OR A PLANT DELIVERY ALWAYS MAKE THE RECIPIENT FEEL SPECIAL. MAYBE YOUR BFF NEEDS SOME TLC WITH A SPA GIFT BOX OR A TRAY TO USE IN BED! SO MANY OPTIONS TO MAKE YOUR FAVORITE SICK PERSON FEEL SPECIAL!!
30 LAST MINUTE AMAZON GIFTS!!
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.
GREAT LOCAL GIFT IDEAS!!
I WANTED TO SHARE SOME AWESOME LOCAL GIFT SITES/SHOPS FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEKEND!! YOU CAN FIND GREAT GIFTS AND INSPIRATION AT EACH OF THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES!! GET GIFTING LOCAL THIS WEEKEND AND FINISH UP YOUR LIST!!
FUN FOOD and FLOWER GIFTS!!
FOOD AND FLOWERS MAKE A GREAT GIFT THAT ANYONE WILL ENJOY!! GIFT THEM A SUBSCRIPTION BOX SO THEY WILL RECEIVE FUN GOODIES FOR MONTHS TO COME. MAYBE THEY HAVE AN OBSESSION WITH JERKY OR PICKLES? MY SISTER IN LAW GAVE MY HUSBAND A BACON SUBSCRIPTION WITH AN EGG SAMMIE MAKER…GENIUS! MONTHLY FLOWER ORDER FOR YOUR GODMOTHER OR MOM WOULD BE THE BEST GIFT! I PERSONALLY LOVE THE FRUIT OF THE MONTH AS A SPLURGE :).
Stocking Stuffers for ALL Ages!!
I AM A FIRM BELIEVER IN USEFUL AND FUN STOCKING STUFFERS. WE ALWAYS HAVE UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, A TOOTHBRUSH, A BOOK AND A MAGAZINE. THROW IN SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL LIKE AIRPODS OR JEWELRY OR CONCERT TICKETS. GIFT CARDS TO THEIR FAVORITE STORES AND RESTAURANTS IS ALWAYS EXCITING PLUS A LOTTERY TICKET. LOAD UP ON THESE LAST MINUTE LITTLE GIFTS NOW AND SAVE THE LAST MINUTE RUNNING AROUND LATER THIS MONTH!!
GIVING TUESDAY - GIFT THOSE IN NEED!!
GIVING TUESDAY IS TODAY!! STRUGGLING TO COME UP WITH THE PERFECT GIFT? PERHAPS THINK ABOUT GIVING TO OTHERS IN LIEU OF A PHYSICAL GIFT THIS YEAR. I HAVE INCLUDED SO MANY WORTHY CHARITIES ABOVE THAT WOULD LOVE TO RECEIVE A DONATION THIS HOLIDAY IN HONOR OF THE SPECIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE!! GET GIFTING THIS GIVING TUESDAY…THE BEST GIFT IS GIVING BACK!!