Tip to avoid cord stealing- get charging cables for everyone in the family that has a phone and assign each person a different color. Love that this one has a masculine look.
100% Without a doubt. The most amazing cologne Garrett owns. I gave him Rose 31 when he graduated Law School. Don’t let the price freak you out. Start with the smallest bottle and you will be hooked. The smallest spray lasts all day long and people stop Garrett on the street and ask him what he is wearing.
I’ve been a huge Plum Pretty Sugar fan for years. They have the most incredible robes (that would make good Christmas presents and as bridesmaid robes if you are planning a wedding!) I have this in both colors and it is so soft. I wore the blue robe in this post and didn’t want to take it off. Also, I have this floral robe as well. Perfect for someone who loves all things feminine.
You all know how much I love to layer dainty gold necklaces! I own this and it makes layering so easy because they are all connected on one clasp. Perfect for a jewelry lover!
A tickets to The Monthly Dress Tour would make such a fun gift to give! To a mom or sister (or just shoot this over to your husband ;). I think gifting experiences is extra special. And if you have been wanting a ticket to come to the tour, now is the perfect time to ask for one for Christmas!
I really feel like I’m living the best version of myself when I make time to exercise in the morning, and I love wearing my lululemon leggings during my runs. I’m so excited to be teaming up with lululemon to share a few of my favorite items they carry that would make fantastic gifts this season.
I’ve been a big lululemon fan for years and today on the blog I also wanted to break down all of my favorite leggings they carry and sizing info. luluemon has so many good leggings that work for various elements and types of workouts. Just in case you are interested in gifting a pair of their buttery smooth leggings to a friend (or yourself!) this season, I wanted to help make your selection easy.
Here are my top four favorite lululemon leggings and why I love them.
These are my running leggings of choice right now. They are the most slimming on and the ⅞ length (25”) hits right at my mid-ankle which is the most flattering legging length (I’m 5’6” for reference). I love that there are deep pockets on both legs and they are made from lululemon’s famous Nulux fabric that is quick-drying and super smooth. These are great for warm-cool temperatures, the fabric is very thin and soft. SHOP THEM HERE
The most buttery soft leggings I have ever worn! These leggings I use for lounging, travel, yoga, and sometimes sleeping. I don’t usually like to spend all day in tight leggings, but these have a comfortable four-way stretch and I feel like they would be comfortable enough to sleep in (and I don’t usually sleep in leggings). The 25” is full length on me and I wear a size 4. SHOP THEM HERE
These are my most versatile leggings and would work great for cold and warm weather. They hold you in but aren’t super thick (which also adds to the comfort level!). I love the thicker high waistband. These are super durable. The ⅞” are full length on me and I’m wearing them in this blog post. SHOP THEM HERE
I think anythinglululemon would make for a fantastic gift. The leggings are obviously my first choice for a gift, but lululemon also carries truly incredible activewear for women, girls, and men! They have an entire section on their site dedicated to great Gift Ideas that you can check out
I would have died for these running gloves on my runs when I lived in Utah! And they work with cell phones- genius!
Give a woman any lululemon items made out of their Nulu fabric and she will be thrilled! This Nulu Racerback Tank is buttery soft and stays in place on my runs!
This blush pouch would be such a great gift as a makeup bag for the girl on the go!
I’m so obsessed with this hat and run with it all the time. I got it in black and it’s made from the best material. For under $30 this would be a great quality gift.
If you want to be the bell of the ball on Christmas morning, give her these Align II leggings. They are made from that butter soft Nulu fabric and I want to live in them! (the 25” length go right to my ankle, the perfect length).
I hope these lists were helpful! Like I said earlier, I think anything lululemon is a good idea for a holiday gift. They have great options at various price points!
This Collaboration was sponsored by lululemon and Shopping Links
Today I’m breaking down all of my favorite gifts I’ve found to give to KIDS for Christmas! Over the years I’ve given gifts that were a total hit, and some I regretted (ie: a forgettable toy with a zillion different pieces).
While I tried to keep my list fairly gender neutral…I just have a much better handle on toys my boys love 😉 I’ve included many gifts we have given the boys over the years that they actually still play with to this day. The thought of getting a dozen new toys is completely overwhelming. So I stuck to the classics in our house that keep kids attention and that don’t have a million parts to keep track of.
NERF GUNS: Like it or not, we are a nerf gun family. My boys are absolutely obsessed. It’s the toy they gravitate to the most, especially when friends are over. Bradley asked for this clear light-up Nerf gun last year and it’s actually really cool!
NERF REFILL PACK: If you’re going to be a Nerf mom you MUST have plenty of bullets. (they are like socks…they like to disappear everywhere)
RAZOR SCOOTERS AND/OR MICRO KICK BOARD: My kids play ride their scooters way more than their bikes right now. They are easy to throw in the back of my car and take to the park. Eli loves his Micro Kick Board so much. I love that it’s well made and just his size! And if you accidentally run your car over it like I did last week, they sell every single piece individually so you can put it back together!
THE ESSENTIAL CALVIN & HOBBES: My boys are really into comic books. Calvin is funny and my boys crack up over these comics over and over.
THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: Another great comic book Bradley loves. It’s a little more complicated reading level, I would say ages 8+. The movie is also really cute!
HARRY POTTER SPECIAL EDITION BOXED SET: We only own a few books, so I think it’s time to invest in the whole series. I wish we would have purchased them all when we started reading them.
POCKET MICROSCOPE: Cash asked for a microscope last year and he has the best time finding things to inspect up close!
ROCK TUMBLER : This is #1 on Cash’s list this year. I researched a ton of rock tumblers and this one is made of steel (as opposed to plastic like lots of the others) and I think its the best bang for your buck. This is the model I ordered.
TEAMSON MODERN PLAY KITCHENS: Such a beautiful toy I would be so happy to have displayed in my house! Think of all the pretend food your little could cook up here!
BUBBIMAL BUBBLES: Cutest little bubble blowers- inexpensive and great as a stocking stuffer.
CHILDREN’S PATCH SET: These patches would be so fun to let your kids add to a jacket or backpack to make it their own!
MAGNA-TILES: I’m being serious when I tell you we use our Magna-Tile set EVERY SINGLE DAY. They are pricey for sure. But we invested in a large pack last year and they have been such a great purchase. We make letters and castles out of them, and the large pack comes with an idea book my boys always look through for ideas.
KNIT BLANKET: A non-toy item that can be personal that kids can use to cuddle with for movie nights or at nighttime!
JELLYCAT STUFFED ANIMALS: I’m not a stuffed animal person. But Jellycat stuffed animals have a special place in my heart because Eli’s dog Ruff Ruff is made by them. It is so soft and cute! We are also huge fans of Bla Blas. I’ve gotten one for each of my kids when they were first born.
PLAY-DOH: My kids have always loved Pay doh. A classic that helps with their creativity…that doesn’t involve stick slime! 🙂
BOOGIE BOARD WRITING TABLET: We put these in our boys stockings last year and we still use these every Sunday at church! For being so thing, they really are durable. $20 might sound a little steep, but we have definitely banged ours up and they still work great. I highly recommend these!
WALKIE TALKIES FOR KIDS: These have been so fun for my kids! They do go through batteries fairly quick, but they giggle from one end of the house to the other saying “are you there? over! are you there? over!” They are also really fun for family vacations!
ONTEL MAGIC TRACKS :We have these and they are the best race car track we own! We have purchased so many plastic ones, but this one is so fun because the cars stay on the track and are motorized!
WOODEN TRAIN TRACKS FULL SET: I think a train set is one of the most important toys for kids. My kids use their creativity to create the tracks and you can’t beat a classic wooden set! These tracks are fun because there are so many wooden brands that are all the same size, so you don’t have to stick to one kind of wooden track. They are really fun to buy a little bit at a time and build up your collection.
WATER WOW! REUSABLE WATER-REVEAL ACTIVITY PADS: I am always buying new color revealing marker sets for Eli because my big boys use them all up! These are great markers “on the go” and they don’t make a mess! Adding a pack of these for Eli’s stocking!
LAKESHORE PRINTING LOWERCASE LETTERS PRACTICE BOOK: We got these letter practice books for a birthday party last year and I LOVE them. My older boys still struggle with their handwriting sometimes, and these make practicing fun. I have them each take a book and fill up a page with a letter, and then I circle my favorite letter out of all the ones they drew. Eli has learned how to write his name because of these books!
Last minute gifts that don’t break the bank aren’t always easy to find. It’s easy to hold off on buying gifts for someone, and then at the last minute you feel like you have to spend way more than you would have just to find the perfect gift in a pinch. Today’s gift guide will hopefully help with that problem! I wanted these gifts to be cute and practical without looking like they are under $20. These types of gifts make great stocking stuffers, but they are also perfect for gift exchanges where you have a spending limit.
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Today’s gift guide is all about quality gifts that won’t break the bank. I love the variety of gifts that are available in this price range. From a new pair of shoes, to a cute sweater, or a saddle bag that goes with everything, you can definitely find gifts under $50 that are fun to give and receive.
Today’s gift guide is all about high end gifts that are worth the splurge! Not everything with a high price tag is worth spending more on, but designer bags, sunglasses, and staple home appliances can definitely warrant spending more money on. I rounded up a handful of quality items that make sense to spend extra on. Many of these items I own and have owned for years and years without any issues. Some of my most loved and worn sunglasses, my favorite double stroller (a must for anyone with more than one kid), nude pumps that are a closet staple for me, handbags that are versatile and practical, a vacuum that is dependable, and kitchen tools that will get used all the time. I’m curious what items you guys would spend extra money on… either for yourself or as a gift. Let me know in the comments below!
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Buying gifts for someone else’s home can be tricky, but I think it’s really fun to find unique and practical gifts that people can use every day. When buying gifts for the home, it helps to think about who you are buying for. Is it a couple who likes to cook, a friend who loves to host people, or someone who works from home? Buying a gift tailored to what the person loves to do makes all the difference. I hope today’s gift guide is practical and sparks some creative thinking when it comes to buying gifts for the home! Shop more gifts for the home below.
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Beauty products are some of my favorite gifts to give! I love adding the personal touch of a favorite beauty product as a gift for people I’m close with. It’s such an easy way to share tried and true products that you know someone else will enjoy just as much as you do. Every woman is different, and there are so many different brands out there, but I’ve narrowed down the list to my most used and loved beauty products, as well as some products I really want to try!
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Kids are a lot of fun to buy for, but this category can get expensive pretty quick! I tried to find gifts that are fun, educational, and useful at reasonable price points. I’ve also put together some ideas for non-toy gifts for kids of all ages below.
GIVEAWAY:
I also wanted to include a huge giveaway for today’s gift guide with some of my favorite products for kids! I have teamed up with some awesome brands to give 3 people some amazing gifts. To enter, simply write a comment below on today’s post, and let me know which of these 3 gifts you would love to win:
Freshly Picked Moccasins: These are our absolute favorite moccasins (Eli still wears them!). They are super durable and great for learning to walk because kids can actually feel the ground in them! The winner will get to choose their favorite two pairs!
Gathre Mat: This is a genius idea for moms. These are bonded leather playmats, so you can actually clean them up super easily. And they give you a nice clean place for your babies and kids to play on. I just ordered the midi mat! The winner will get $75 credit for any mat they want.
Magna-Tiles: We are obsessed with these. My older boys are constantly playing with theirs! They are magnetic 3D building tiles, so there are endless possibilities for kids to be creative with these. The winner will get to pick out a set from their website.
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! THE WINNERS ARE:
Aleixs Reber – You won the Freshly Picked moccasins! Stacie Heiner – You won the Gathre mat! Cara Giacometti – You won the Magna-Tiles!
Host a theme night for your kids and their friends (ex: “spa night” for girls, “game night” for boys)
Create a costume bin or chest full of dress up clothes for them to use all year long
Create a fun “overnight bag” for them to use next time they have a sleepover (include favorite snacks, new pjs, etc.)
Arrange for a family member to send them mail once a month (great for keeping in touch with out of town relatives)
Take them to paint a piggy bank at a pottery shop, and help them save up for something special
Make a photo book of a fun event from the year (or a book with pictures of relatives for really little kids to learn who is who)
Have siblings make coupon books for each other to use throughout the year (or make one for each of your kids with fun events they can “cash in” whenever they choose)
Fill an old phone with pictures and let your kids use it as their own (good for little ones who don’t need much screen time)
Monthly subscription boxes for kids (or make your own box each month and fill it with fun new toys, stickers, or games)
Plan a date night to somewhere special and put it on the calendar so it’s “official”
A Netflix membership for older kids, or a gift card to Redbox for younger kids
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This year’s guide for men is all about classic, practical gifts that can be used all year long. I’ve also provided some ideas for non-traditional gifts you can give the men in your life below.
NON-TRADITIONAL GIFT IDEAS:
Get his car cleaned or detailed for him
Take his suits in to get dry cleaned
A gift certificate to his favorite hair salon
A monthly subscription box for men (cookie of the month club sent straight to the office?)
Buy a yearly subscription for one of his favorite magazines (or one you think he’d enjoy)
Personalize a tie, pocket square, socks, or cuff links with his initials
Tickets to see his favorite sports team
Turn his favorite family pictures into prints for his office
Have each of your kids make a mug for him to use with his coffee or tea every morning
Make a calendar with family photos from the year (great for grandpas!)
Sign him up for a class he would love (fitness, woodwork, cooking, etc.)
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