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2023 COMFY COZY GIFT GUIDE!
Holiday Gift Guide #3 is here. Comfy Cozy Gift Ideas are perfect Christmas gifts. I love a yummy fleece blanket for a teen or slippers for kids that they can use all winter. Are you planning a family ski trip sometime soon? If so, go ahead and load them up with a neck gator or rechargeable hand warmers they can use on the trip. I always include the Solo Stove Yukon Fire Pit because it’s my favorite and most used gift I’ve ever given. Get Gifting one of these comfy cozy gifts and make their Christmas!
30 Gifts to Buy for Amazon Prime!
This was an impromptu gift guide once my email was overrun with Amazon Prime Day sale items. If you are already planning on buying your teen the AirPod Pros or your College kid the Apple Headphones for Christmas you should take advantage of the sale. This Free People Quilted Jacket Dup is fun and I see boys wearing these Comfy Slipper Slides every day! Get Gifting everyone on your list with a great sale item from Amazon Prime Day!
2023 PERSONALIZED GIFT GUIDE
Holiday Gift Guide #2 is here. Personalized Gifts are always super thoughtful and special gifts to receive. You can gift personalized gifts for him or for her and check them off of your list. I am putting this one out early because personalized and monogrammed gifts can take a bit of time to order and receive. See below for a breakdown of the gift ideas in this gift guide that would be perfect for anyone on your gift list!
TAILGATE READY - BRING THE PERFECT GIFT!
IT IS TAILGATE SEASON! FALL IS HERE AND SO ARE FOOTBALL TAILGATE PARTIES. BE TAILGATE READY THIS FALL AND WINTER WHEN YOU GO TO CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE NFL OR NCAA TEAMS. I LOVE THESE ITEMS EITHER FOR YOURSELF OR TO GIFT WHEN YOU ARE INVITED TO YOUR NEXT TAILGATE. THESE GIFTS ARE PERFECT FOR YUMMY TAILGATE SNACKS AND WILL MAKE THE BEST PARTY.
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 Father's Day Gift Guide!
FATHER’S DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER ON JUNE 18TH! SO MANY GIFTS HERE ON THE FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE FOR DAD’S BIG DAY. IS DAD A FISHERMAN…GIFT HIM FISH BOBBER OR THIS SHIRT? IS YOUR SPOUSE A GOLFER (SO SORRY!) THEN HE WILL LOVE A FOOTJOY SHOE BAG OR DEVIL BALLS. WHAT ABOUT A METRO TYPE GUY…..LOVE THESE DANNER CHUKAS OR FLORAL BATHING SUIT. GET GIFTING DAD AND YOUR SPOUSE.
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 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.).
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!!
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.
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!
GIFTS for the HEALTH NUT!
I WAS READING AN ARTICLE ABOUT GIFTS FOR THE HEALTHY SET (IE: RUNNING THE TURKEY TROT ON THURSDAY) AND GOT ME THINKING….THIS WOULD BE A GREAT GIFT GUIDE FOR YOUR HEALTH NUTS. MAYBE YOUR DAD IS AN ELITE RUNNER AND NEEDS THIS HYPERVOLT FOR MASSAGE. DOES YOUR SISTER IN LAW EAT ONLY ORGANIC SNACKS? GIFT HER A GIFT CARD TO THRIVE MARKET OR YUMMY BONE BROTH. DYING TO TRY THIS WEEKDAY VEGETARIANS COOKBOOK AND LOVE THIS SMOOTHIE COOKBOOK TO ELEVATE YOUR HOME SMOOTHIE GAME! GET GIFTING!
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!