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BACK TO SCHOOL READY!!
BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS ARE HERE: BACKPACKS, LUNCHBOXES, WATER BOTTLES, CLOTHES AND SHOES! EVERYONE NEEDS A NEW ONE OF THESE 5 ITEMS FOR THEIR KIDDOS THIS AUGUST. JENKS AND VIVI HELPED WITH THE GIRL CLOTHES (HENCE THE CROPPED ITEMS 🤣). GET ORGANIZED AND READY FOR SCHOOL!
NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY and GIFTS!
I USUALLY DON’T CELEBRATE NATIONAL DATES BUT I CAN GET BEHIND NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY. I LOVE LIPSTICK AS A GREAT GIFT FOR YOUR GALS OR YOURSELF! LIPSTICK CAN ALWAYS TAKE YOUR OUTFIT OR YOUR ATTITUDE UP A NOTCH! MY FAVORITE LIPSTICKS ARE ALWAYS A LITTLE GLOSSY WITH SOME FUN COLOR. GET GIFTING YOUR WOMEN!
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!
Kid's Birthday Party Gifts!
WHEN MY GIRLS WERE YOUNGER I ALWAYS STRUGGLED WITH BIRTHDAY PARTY GIFTS. HERE ARE 25 BIRTHDAY PARTY GIFT IDEAS FOR ALL YOUR UPCOMING BIRTHDAY PARTIES. I KEPT ALL OF THE GIFTS BETWEEN $25-$40 AND WAS ENVISIONING 4-9 YEAR OLDS FOR THIS GUIDE. I INCLUDED LOTS OF GAMES GIFTS, OUTDOOR TOYS, CREATIVE GIFTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. GET GIFTING ALL THE KIDS ON YOUR LIST!
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.
16th Birthday Gift Guide!
WE HAVE A BIG 16TH BIRTHDAY COMING NEXT WEEK AND I REALIZED I’VE NEVER DONE A SWEET 16 BIRTHDAY GIFT GUIDE. I INCLUDED LOTS OF CAR RELATED ITEMS LIKE KEYCHAINS, QT GIFT CARD OR AAA MEMBERSHIPS. I LOVE SOMETHING COMMEMORATIVE FOR A BIG BIRTHDAY LIKE THESE BIRTHSTONE HUGGIES OR A GREAT WATCH. EXPERIENCE GIFTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH YOUR TEEN TOO.
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!
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!!
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!
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!!
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!!
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!