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Happy Lipstick Day!!
IF YOU HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING ME YOU KNOW I LOVE FUN BEAUTY PRODUCTS. LIPSTICK IS MY FAVORITE AND HAS BEEN SINCE MY CHERRIES IN THE SNOW AND RED LEATHER JACKET PHASE IN HIGH SCHOOL. SO NEEDLESS TO SAY I HAVE TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY! I LOVE A GOOD LIPGLOSS OR LIPSTICK FOR YOUR GIRLFRIENDS AS THE BEST GIFT EVER! PAIR IT WITH A GREAT MAKEUP BAG OR MASCARA FOR A SPLURGE SHE WILL LOVE!
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!!
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.
15 Hostess Gifts!!
ARE YOU TRAVELING THIS SUMMER AND NEED A GOOD HOSTESS OR HOUSEWARMING GIFT? THESE ARE ALL THOUGHTFUL AND VERY USEFUL GIFTS FOR YOUR HOST OR HOSTESS. I LOVE A GOOD CUSTOM NAPKIN FOR THEIR VACATION HOME! BRING THEIR FAVORITE BOTTLE OF ROSE’ IN THIS WINE BAG COOLER. MAKE A YUMMY LASAGNA DINNER OR DIP AND TRANSPORT IT IN THIS ADORABLE COOLER THAT THEY CAN KEEP. FUN FOOD FOR A WEEKEND STAY LIKE THIS CREPE MIX OR FAUX CHICKEN ICE CREAM IS ALWAYS A CROWD PLEASER. ORDER NOW AND BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT GUEST VISIT!!
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 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!
Spring Break Ready!!
SPRING BREAK IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. ARE YOU SKIING OR HITTING THE BEACH? HERE ARE THE PERFECT ITEMS YOU NEED TO BE SPRING BREAK READY IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. GET SHOPPING FOR YOURSELF AND LOAD UP ON SOME GREAT SPRING/SUMMER GIFTS.
Marty's Birthday Gift Guide!!
OK….LAST PUSH TO CHRISTMAS! HERE ARE SOME GREAT LAST MINUTE AMAZON GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST!! THESE ALL SHIP AND DELIVER BEFORE CHRISTMAS. I THREW IN SOME FUNNY GIFTS, SOME USEFUL GIFTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
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!!
Women's Valentine's Day Gift Guide!
LADIES FIRST FOR THIS HOLIDAY!! SO MANY FUN VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS FOR YOUR FAVORITE GALS. I LOVE AN UNEXPECTED SPLURGE THAT SHE WILL ADORE….TOPAZ NECKLACE , HEART EARRINGS or GOLD BRACELET. YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH A NEW LIP GLOSS OR LIPSTICK IN PINK! IS SHE A HUGE FAN OF RED….LOVE THIS FUN DRESS OR SCARF FOR A VALENTINE’S DAY PRESENT.
