Stockings have always been one of my favorite parts of the Christmas Holiday. Hanging on the mantel all season long they are a good visualization of the togetherness spent throughout the season. Without kids the stockings have become a fun treat in our house that we each get to fill for each other every year. I love trying to come up with fun ideas that will surprise Drew. I pulled a couple his and her’s ideas together to help inspire your stockings this season!
Stockings for Him – Cork Pops Savor Stones
If you are filling the stocking of a whiskey lover you can’t go wrong with a good bottle of whiskey and some Savor Stones. Savor Stones are made from recycled soapstone or granite. Left to chill in the freezer, pour your favorite libation over Savor Stones and they’ll chill the drink without diluting the flavor. These are also perfect for iced coffee!
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Savor Stones – Whisky Soapstones
Stockings for Her – Morgan Taylor
Who doesn’t love painting their nails for the holidays. A good quality polish that can take you from decorating cookies to holiday parties is a must have throughout the season. Morgan Taylor, a professional nail lacquer, is the stocking stuffer every woman needs this season. The Forever Fabulous Gift Set fits perfectly in her stocking and has all the colors she needs to make this holiday season bright.
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Forever Fabulous Glitter Set | Forever Fabulous Solid Set
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Nothing brings back holiday memories like the image of vintage cards. This beautiful coffee table book is the perfect addition to her holiday decor and is chock full of fun Christmas quotes and traditions. Use this little book as a daily devotional all season long, sharing with family and friends the spirit of the holiday.
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Hickory Farms Gift Set
You all know how much I love Hickory Farms! I always know Christmas is around the corner when the Hickory Farms mall store pops up. Summer sausage, cheese and other treats are a great standby stocking stuffer year after year and can become a family tradition!
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Disclaimer: I received product samples to help facilitate the creation of this guide. All thoughts, opinions and writing are my own.
Once you’ve been bit by the travel bug its hard to get that need for constant travel out of your system. Travelers are typically pretty minimalist folks, brining only the necessities along for the journey. Gifts that allow travel lovers to easily move about the world are always a winner! As someone who loves to travel myself, I’ve put together a list of my favorite travel gifts for 2018.
Nalgene Travel Kit
No matter how far you travel, some comforts of home are necessary, like your own shampoo and conditioner. When flying with a carry on bag sometimes its not possible to find travel sized versions of all your favorite products. The TSA compliant travel kit from Nalgene is the perfect gift for helping get through security and on the road that much faster.
Made with the same leak proof lids found in their water bottles, the travel kit is perfect for bringing along all your favorite toiletries. Four color coded caps make it easy to tell shampoo, conditioner and body wash apart and a vial specifically sized for cotton swabs or bobby pins keeps your travel bag organized. To wrap packing up toss your vitamins into the straight sided jar and toss them all into the leakproof travel bag.
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B+B Care Kit
There is nothing worse then being on the road and having a headache or sore muscle take your focus off your trip. Packaged in environmentally friendly carry cases, b+b keeps you prepared for any ailment that might strike on the road.
FDA Approved, b+b has the same high quality products found in other over the counter medicines but a give back model that makes these a much better buy. For each b+b product purchased the company donates a product to someone in need through a nation wide partnership with Americares.
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Naproxen | Acetaminophen | Ibuprofen
Charging tools from The Grommet
As you traverse the world, staying fully powered and connect to your life back home can be a bit of a challenge. Gifting tools to help your favorite traveler stay fully changed no matter where the journey takes them is a gift everyone can appreciate.
If you travel with multiple devices, you finding a way to charge them all at the same time is difficult. My typical day includes needing to charge a cell phone, apple watch, computer and sometimes even my ipad. Luckily the TWIST World Charging station is fully compatible in over 150 countries and allows you to share up to 4 Apple devices simultaneously. Lightweight and easy to toss into a carry on bag, you’l never be without a wall charger again.
When the journey includes a rental car it becomes just as important to stay powered on the road. From using GPS to blasting road trip tunes through the speakers, you’d be lost without a functioning cell phone. The X5 Car Charger features 5 USB ports allowing you to quickly charge everyone vehicles devices at one time! Two front seat ports and three backseat ports ensure that even on long road trips your backseat passengers can keep going on ipads or kindles throughout the entire trip. The Car Charge connects with any 12v-24v vehicle outlet, ensuring you’ll be fully prepared and powered for your next adventure.
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TWIST World Charging station | X5 Car Charger
Love Sun Body Sunscreen
Traveling somewhere near the ocean? You’ll definitely want to protect your skin from the suns rays. Sunscreen that protects both you and the ocean reefs are the best options for your next beach adventure. Traditional sunscreen leaves oils on the water that can damage the reef and negatively impact the animals that live in the ocean. To ensure that these beautiful spaces remain enjoyable for generations to come, we need to be extra cautious of what chemicals are going into the oceans today.
100% Natural Origin Love Sun Body is the first fully green, safe and effective broad spectrum mineral sunscreen to hit the US Market. Broad spectrum sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB rays, providing a more comprehensive level of protection. Completely free from GMOs, chemicals, parabens and colors you’ll feel safe putting Love Sun Body on everyday throughout your next adventure.
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Joy Car Organizer
When planning a road trip, staying organized is the most important part of the trip. Whenever I take a road trip I travel with a 1st aid kit, blankets, pillows and at least a few snacks. It’s easy to toss all that in the truck and hope for the best but when you need to find something digging through the mess is the worst!
The Joy Car Organizer can making keeping all the ‘junk in your truck’ that much easier. With three compartments, the trunk organizer allows me to sort out extra blankets from first aid supplies without needing to toss it all into the back of the car. The third section can be used standalone or with a thermal insulator to keep snacks the perfect temperture while on the road. When the trips all done, the organizer folds up and stores out of the way, ready for use during your next trip!
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Disclaimer: I received product samples to help facilitate the creation of this guide. All thoughts, opinions and writing are my own.
Throughout the month of December most of the women in your life are go, go, go. With all that’s on everyone plates, finding a gift that shows how much you appreciate them now and throughout the entire year can be a bit tricky. To help get your inspiration churning we’ve picked out a few of our favorite gifts for women this holiday season.
Wax Warmer Set from Happy Wax
Who doesn’t love walking into a house full of beautiful smells. I love candles but I’m always terrified that I’ll forget and leave the house with one burning. Wax warmers from Happy Wax are the perfect alternative for those who love the smell of candles but are worried about forgetting to leave them burning (like me).
Made in Durham, North Carolina with all natural soy wax and infused with essential oils, Happy Wax melts are perfect for gift for anyone who loves a beautiful smelling home. Each melt is molded into an adorable shape and available in mixed sets of scents. I chose the spa day scene package with scents of bamboo, lavender chamomile and eucalyptus spearmint. Completely paraffin and phthalate-free there is no worry about releasing chemicals into your home as you enjoy the scent.
Each signature Happy Wax warmer features a 3, 6, or 9 hour timer, allowing you to ‘set it and forget it’ with complete peace of mind. I love knowing that my warmer will automatically click off when its done! Each warmer includes the ‘No Scrape’ silicone melt dish that allows you to easily pop out used wax and start over with a fresh scent. No need to soak for hours and hope that the leftover wax comes off!
Right now for the holiday season Happy Wax has a whole slew of amazing discounts including 50% off all holiday sets. First time customers can also receive 10% off their first purchase with code: “IHEARTWAX”.
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Mod Star Wax Warmer | Spa Day Wax Melts
Craft Light from BrightTech
When you are burning the midnight oil working on holiday gifts there is no reason to also strain your eyes in the process. My sewing station is set up in our basement so I can leave things out in between projects but the overall poor lighting was making it hard to get things finished. With the LightView Rolling Light from BrightTech I can now work all hours of the day without having any trouble seeing what I’m working on.
The adjustable arm and rolling base allows you to bring the LightView wherever you need it to complete a project. A 9 watt LED light has an over 20 year lifespan and provides 800 lumens of brightness, perfect for seeing fine details as you work. The light is fully dimmable, so if there’s too much glare or shine you can even adjust the brightness as you work.
For projects that need a bit more up close view it’s easy to flip open the magnifier door and add 175% magnification. From sewing to knitting and bead work there are so many things ou can do with the LightView!
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Leggings from Tani
Most weekends I live in leggings and workout pants. A good pair of leggings is something no one can have too many of and the Go Leggings from Tani are my new ‘Go-To’ for being comfortable throughout the weekend. Tani is known for their mens underwear (and were also featured in my gifts for men guide) but their ladies options are equally amazing.
Made from a lightweight french terry knit, the Go legging has a comfortable 4 way stretch that stays in place throughout the day. Solid fabric means that these leggings can in fact pass as pants and are machine washable so you could easily wear every day of the week!
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Cat DNA Test from Basepaws
If you have a cat owner in your life you know how much they love their cat. Purebred cats are way less common then purebred dogs and you’ve probably wondered exactly what makes your cat look or behave the way they do. When shopping for the cat lady in your life, a DNA test for their favorite feline is just the treat to really make their holiday special.
For cats with fur its easy to collect a sample of hair and quickly send it off to the Basepaws lab for testing. Hairless cats require a mouth swab instead.
In just a few months you’ll receive a personalized report explaining how closely your cat is related to various breeds and wildcats as well as any potential health risks you may want to be aware of. If ordering as a Christmas gift you need to place your order by 12/15 to ensure holiday delivery.
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Give Back with inLieu
The holiday season is a time of giving and giving back. When you are shopping for the person who has everything or a minimalist, giving the gift of giving back is the perfect way to show you care without bringing more ‘stuff’ into their life. Launched in March 2018 inLieu allows you to select from one of 1.6 million registered US non-profit organizations and donate in your gift recipients honor in minutes.
InLieu is a phone app, so even if you forgot about that hostess gift ahead of time you can quickly send a gift while riding in the car to the party. It’s just that easy! There is a $10 minimum donation and a flat $1 admin fee that ensures more money makes it to the organizations you care about. Your recipient will receive a text alerting them to the donation in their honor.
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Interested in other Holiday posts and shopping recommendations? Check out gift ideas for men!
Disclaimer: I received product samples to help facilitate the creation of this guide. All thoughts, opinions and writing are my own.
As I get older it seems like occasions for getting dolled up and heading out on the town are less frequent. With Christmas parties to head to, gatherings to attend and all the sparkly occasions throughout December the holiday season is the exception to that rule. Dressing up is always fun and to help you get started with your festive celebration I’ve put together a list of the best beauty gifts for you to gift this Christmas. Whether you are sopping for your best fashionista friend, your sister or even yourself, these beauty gifts will help put some sparkle under the tree this year.
Styling Tools from Cricket
If you are anything like me, most likely the hair brushes living on your bathroom counter have witnessed at least one prom, several sorority formals and attended more than one wedding in the handbag of a bridesmaid. A new high quality hair brush that will take you through the next decade or more is a must for your holiday wish list (and a great way to treat the beauty lovers in your life).
Used by Lady Gaga’s professional stylist, a brush or comb from Cricket Co. will make you feel glamorous every day of the week. Built to last each item from Cricket is designed with a specific purpose, allowing you to care for your hair in the same way your stylist would if you could visit them weekly.
The Centrix Heat Boss Thermal Brush is ideal for using as part of your morning blow dry routine. The bristles are coated with ceramic, tourmaline and ionic to handle extreme head and help your hair dry more quickly and without frizz. Adjust the heat force dial to the setting best for your hair type and quickly dry and style with volume in minutes.
On days in between washes, the Copper Clean Brush Collection will help hair look healthier and shinier. Copper coated bristles help remove the natural build up that occurs in hair between washing and massages the scalp.
Here in Colorado, dry air makes static a constant battle. The static free fast flow is the perfect solution for tossing into a purse and using throughout the day as static builds up. Non-snag bristles help eliminate fly aways and keeps your do looking picture perfect all day long.
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Centrix Heat Boss Thermal Brush | Copper Clean Paddle Brush | Copper Clean Comb | Static Free Fast Flow
Gift Sets from NaturaBrasil
The winter months are the hardest on your skin. Giving a high quality hand cream as a gift is just the ticket for helping the beauty lover in your life get through these brutally chilly and dry months.
The hand cream trio from NaturaBrasil features their three best-loved hand creams in the perfect size for tossing into a handbag or desk drawer. Each cream is formulated slightly differently but each provides a lightweight experience that quickly absorbs into the skin leaving hands feeling soft and smooth.
NaturalBrasil is a brand that has been around for nearly fifty years, dedicated to creating high quality beauty solutions for every women. Using ingredients naturally found in nature, NaturaBrasil works with local community throughout the Amazon region to produce sustainable business that also protects the forest where those ingredients originated. A certified B corporation, NaturaBrasil is dedicated to taking care of the world while providing the best products on the market.
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Styling Tools from Revlon
A new high quality hair dryer is a Christmas gift that is guaranteed to delight any woman in your life. The new Revlon Perfect Heat dryer is just the ticket for treating your favorite beauty lover to a daily indulgence. A new hair dryer can feel like an splurge, especially if you already have one that ‘works’. That is part of what makes gifting a nice dryer such an amazing treat.
Imagine having a salon quality blow out everyday. With the Perfect Heat Smooth Brilliance you can experience just that! High-powered air creates a fast heat transfer and ceramic coating provides even distribution. Combined this allows your hair to dry faster while protecting it from the damaging effects of over styling.
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Perfect Heat Smooth Brilliance AC Motor Styler
Holiday Makeup from Stila
Holiday parties are the perfect occasion for trying out a new lipstick or blush. When surrounded by sparkling lights and deep red colored decor there is no shade too glamorous for celebrating the season. I love Stila’s holiday gift sets as the perfect beauty ‘advent calendar’ for trying out new looks all month long.
Designed to stay bright and colorful all day long, Stila has two gift sets featuring favorite colors and new shades released just this year. The Kiss Me Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick set features two deep red shades and a nude in a variety of matte, shimmer and satin finishes. Your gift recipient (or you) can select the perfect shade to match that days attire.
For those in need of more everyday colors, the Flying Colors Lipstick set is the perfect treat. With six matte shades you can toss the entire set into a stocking and know that there will always been the perfect color at hand!
For an extra touch of sparkle, Stila’s Heaven’s Hue Highlighters are just the ticket. Applied with your favorite blush brush these highlighters have light diffusing particles that give the appearance of a warm natural glow. A wide variety of colors makes this gift perfect for any lady on your holiday shopping list.
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Kiss Me Stay All Day Liquid Lip Set | With Flying Colors Liquid Lip Set| Heaven’s Hue Highlighter
Non-toxic Nail Polish from EA Polish
Your holiday look wouldn’t be complete without perfectly manicured nails. When you are on the go, finding time to keep those nails polished can be a challenge. During the busy holiday season a good nail polish you can rely on through shopping excursions, decorating sessions and cooking bonanzas is a gift any woman can appreciate.
A women owned business, EA Polish is non-toxic and cruelty free, allowing you to wear vibrant colors without worrying about which chemicals are seeping through your skin. Each bottle features inspiring messages making your gift resonate both utility and meaning.
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Interested in other Holiday posts and shopping recommendations? Check out gift ideas for men!
Disclaimer: I received product samples as inspiration for this post. I was not compensated and all opinions and writing are my own. Some links are affiliate and will support the creation of this publication should you choose to make a purchase.
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