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Comfy Cozy Gift Guide
NOTHING SAYS WINTER AND CHRISTMAS LIKE SOME COMFY COZY GIFTS YOUR CREW CAN USE IN THE COMING MONTHS. I RECEIVED THIS BLANKET LAST YEAR AND WE FIGHT OVER IT! THE KIDS ON YOUR LIST WILL LOVE THIS DISNEY TAIL BLANKET OR A FUN SLEEPING BAG. THE SLIPPER GAME IS STRONG AND LOVING THESE SLIPPERS, THIS PAIR AND THIS PAIR! MAYBE YOUR DAD WOULD LOVE A TABLE TOP SOLO STOVE FOR OUTDOOR FUN OR A MINI SPACE HEATER TO KEEP HIM WARM. 49 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS SO GET GIFTING!
5 FRIDAY FAVORITES (10-21-22)
BACK AGAIN WITH MY 5 FRIDAY FAVORITES FOR YOU TO ENJOY THIS WEEKEND! THIS WEEK I HAVE A GREAT NEW BOOK I’M LISTENING TO ON AUDIBLE, A FUN FOLLOW, YUMMY GUAC RECIPE, BEST MARINADE AT TJ’S AND SHOW ON APPLE! CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDES ARE TRICKLING OUT EVERY FEW DAYS. BE ON THE LOOKOUT!
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!
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.
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!
10 Fall Trends - Gifts for Each!
THERE ARE LOTS OF FUN FALL TRENDS THAT WOULD BE REALLY GREAT TO GIFT RIGHT NOW. THE GIFTS ABOVE ARE FROM STEAL TO MID PRICING TO SPLURGE. LOVING THESE FUN ACCESSORIES LIKE THE GREEN TOTE, ADORABLE CLOGS OR SUPER VERSATILE FANNY BAG. HAVE SOME KID BIRTHDAYS ON THE LIST? THESE JACKETS ARE GREAT COLORS OR SOME LINED CROCS ARE GREAT FOR THE COOLER WEATHER. YOUR TWEEN OR TEEN WOULD KILL TO RECEIVE THESE BAGGY JEANS, FUN FLORAL EARRINGS OR LOUNGE PANTS.
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!!
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.
20 GREAT GIFTS for the TRAVELER!
FALL TRAVEL WILL BE IN FULL SWING SOON. WHETHER YOUR LOVED ONES ARE HEADING ON WORK TRIPS OR FUN TRAVEL ABROAD OR WEEKENDS TO TAILGATE…EITHER WAY THESE TRAVEL ITEMS ARE THE PERFECT GIFTS FOR YOUR FAVORITE TRAVELER. IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT STOCKING UP FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR FAVORITE TRAVELER. WANDERLUST IS REAL. HOW ABOUT GIFTING A FABULOUS TRIP WITH A NEW DUFFLE OR ROLLER BAG!! I LOVE STOCKING FUN ITEMS LIKE THESE PACKING CUBES WITH A ITEMS THEY WILL USE LIKE SUNSCREEN, FANNY PACK OR USEFUL FILTERED WATER BOTTLE.
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.
FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
FATHER’S DAY IS UP NEXT ON THE GIFT CALENDAR! I AM HOPING THESE 8 CATEGORIES WILL HELP WITH ALL THE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS ON YOUR LIST. MY NUMBER ONE AND NUMBER TWO MEN’S GIFTS OF ALL TIME ARE THE FREE FLY SHORTS AND THE SOLO STOVE. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO REHAB HIS WARDROBE WITH SOME ITEMS YOU LOVE THIS SPORT COAT, THE PLAID BUTTON DOWN OR NEW SHORTS. YOUR OUTDOORSY DAD WILL LOVE SOME NEW WADERS OR THESE AWESOME FOLDABLE CHAIRS. IS YOUR DAD A FOODIE? HAVE SOME YUMMY DESSERT DELIVERED OR SPLURGE ON A NEW TRAEGER GRILL THAT’S ALL THE RAGE. GOLFER IN THE FAMILY….THESE MAGNETIC TOWELS CLIP TO YOUR BAG OR CLUB.
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 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!
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!!
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!!
GREAT UNDER $100 GIFTS!!
I FEEL LIKE I ALWAYS NEED A REASONABLE GIFT UNDER $100 FOR A FAMILY MEMBER, TEACHER, COLLEAGUE ETC. CHECK OUT THESE 20 GIFTS FOR ANYONE ON YOUR LIST AND GET YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS COMPLETED!! ALL OF THESE GIFTS ARE SUPER REASONABLE AND SUPER FUN TO RECEIVE!!