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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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
GREAT GIFTS UNDER $50!!
THIS GIFT GUIDE IS SO PERFECT FOR LITERALLY ANYONE ON YOUR LIST. YOU CAN BE COST CONSCIOUS (READ NOT CHEAP 🤣) AND STILL GIFT SOMETHING GREAT FOR UNDER $50. I LIST SOME OF MY FAVORITES BELOW BY GIFT RECIPIENT. GET GIFTING ALL!
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!
Teen Holiday Gift Guide!
TEEN GIFT GUIDE IS LIVE! SO MANY GREAT OPTIONS FOR THE TEENS ON YOUR LIST. YOU KNOW I INCLUDE A GAME AND BOOK ON EVERY LIST BECAUSE THEY ARE ALWAYS KIDS IN OUR MINDS. YOUR OLDER TEENS CAN USE THIS SOFA OR WEEKENDER FOR THE FUTURE! MAYBE YOU HAVE A YOUNGER TEEN THAT WOULD LOVE THIS LIGHT PROJECTOR OR FUN LAMP FOR THEIR ROOM. MY TEENS WANT A NEW PHONE, THESE SPLITS59 LEGGINGS, THE GOLF BAG AND THIS BARBOUR JACKET.
Tween Holiday Gift Guide!
TWEEN GIFT GUIDE IS LIVE! IN MY MIND THE TWEEN AGE GROUP IS 9 TO 12 OR 13 YEARS OLD. OBVIOUSLY A PHONE IS ON ALL OF THEIR LISTS AT THIS AGE. I STILL THINK THEY LOVE TO PLAY OUTSIDE AND ENJOY CREATIVE PROJECTS SO HOPEFULLY SOME OF THESE GIFT IDEAS JUMP OUT AT YOU. HOW FUN WOULD A NEW GUITAR AND LESSONS BE? I KNOW I WILL BE BUYING A FEW OF THE SKIRTS (cheaper than Gold Hinge) and the FRUIT FACE MASK FROM MY OWN LIST. THE VINTAGE TEAM SHIRTS AND HOODIES ARE FUN FOR YOUR SPORTS FANS.
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.
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!!