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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.
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.).
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!!
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!!
BACK TO SCHOOL READY!
DON’T HATE ME FOR PUTTING OUT THIS BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE SO EARLY (WHAT SEEMS EARLY). I KNOW ATL IS GOING BACK IN UNDER A MONTH SO THOUGHT IT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO GET A JUMP START ON YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL OUTFITS AND GEAR! ORDER AWAY AND MAKE NEXT MONTH WAY LESS STRESSFUL! FIND ALL THE BACK TO SCHOOL ITEMS YOU NEED FOR THE YOUNG KIDS, TWEENS AND TEENS IN YOUR LIFE. I INCLUDED SOME GREAT HOME DESK ITEMS FOR YOUR KIDS TO ENJOY!!
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.
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!
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!!
FATHER'S DAY GIFTS
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Does your dad enjoy being outside? Does he like to cook? I’ve got all the perfect gifts for the men in your life.
Teacher Gift Guide!
So excited to share some of my favorite Tween Girls Gift Ideas. This group is notoriously difficult to buy for but I have two at home so I tortured them during this research process.
TWEEN GIRLS GIFT IDEAS
So excited to share some of my favorite Tween Girls Gift Ideas. This group is notoriously difficult to buy for but I have two at home so I tortured them during this research process.