Rain on a Tin Roof

Author: Jenna

Mudroom Progress: Installing the Flooring
If you’re looking for a durable, but beautiful floor that’s also an easy DIY install, this Select Surfaces Flooring might be your answer! This waterproof, vinyl plank flooring is not only easy to install, but can also go over most existing floors!

We’re doing things a little backwards here. Normally, I would like flooring to be one of the last things going in – like after all the painting is done and there isn’t a chance I’ll spill paint on it – we all know how those “best laid plans” go though, don’t we?

So no, the painting isn’t even close to being done and I’m still waiting on quite a few things to arrive, but flooring is going down.

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Grunt had yesterday off and as we all know – it’s best to take advantage of free grunt labor anytime you can. 😉

He isn’t completely done, but he’s put a dent in it and that’s mostly thanks to this Select Surfaces Flooring being a relatively easy DIY install. The best part is that this engineered vinyl plank flooring can go over many existing flooring surfaces. We were able to put it right over the old linoleum sheet flooring and the bare concrete that were both in this space.

On top of that, this flooring is waterproof, so it’s perfect for this room in the house where we have had a water leak before. Fingers crossed that doesn’t happen again, but just in case, our flooring will be ready.

I also love that this flooring has that natural look of hardwood, but with the low-maintenance that comes with vinyl plank flooring. As all busy mamas will agree, low-maintenance is our preferred way to go. 😉

How to Install Select Surfaces Vinyl Plank Flooring

Materials and Tools Needed:
- The Flooring of Course – Select Surfaces is sold via the Sam’s Club Flooring department and you can also check out the full Select Surfaces website as well. Our flooring is the Select Surfaces Engineered Vinyl Plank Flooring in Chocolate Oak.
- Power Saw – we used our miter saw.
- Rubber Mallet
- Pencil
- Tape Measure
- Oscillating Multi Tool – really helpful for cutting out the bottom of door trim.
Step 1

If you are removing any existing flooring currently in place, do so first. This vinyl plank flooring can go over most existing hard surface floor coverings as long as it is smooth or can be made smooth. As I said earlier, we went right over both concrete and old sheet flooring.

Step 2

Adjust door trim if needed. If you want to be able to easily slide the flooring right under door jambs and trim, place a plank of the flooring up against the door jamb and mark where the top of the plank hits. Use an oscillating multi tool to remove this part of the trim as shown below.

Step 3

Starting in the top left corner of the room, lay the first plank so that the head and side seam grooves are exposed.

You always want those white parts you see to be on the outer edges so you can click more planks on.

Remember, this is a floating floor – no glueing or nailing needed. Just lay that first piece down.

Step 4

Click another plank into place beside the first plank you laid.

Place it at an angle over the exposed tongues and push down firmly.

Use a rubber mallet and lightly tap all the seams tight.

Step 5

Repeat until the floor is fully covered with your new vinyl planks. When you need to cut planks to fit, simply measure, mark with a pencil and then cut with a power saw. We used our miter saw for cuts.

Step 6

Once the flooring is fully installed, you can install baseboard and quarter round around the edges of the flooring.

I’m super excited to have this incredibly beautiful and equally durable flooring in this space! This is one of the most high traffic areas in our house so it needs flooring to withstand it all!

If you’re new to this challenge, you can view the entire design and ideas HERE!

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Casa Watkins Living // The Boho Abode // Delineate Your Dwelling // Haneen’s Haven // The Happy Housie // Homemade by Carmona // House by Hoff // Jeweled Interiors // Kaleidoscope Living // Our Fifth House // PMQ for Two // Rain on a Tin Roof // Southern State of Mind // Taryn Whiteaker // This is Our Bliss // Thou Swell // Up To Date Interiors

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January 21, 2020
Mudroom Makeover Progress Week 2

While my 2020 vision board was completed this past week (see it here!), the realization of my vision for the mudroom is slow going. Womp womp womp.

I spent much of last week finalizing the plans for it including hardware finishes, light fixtures and more. There are always those little details that end up taking more time than I ever anticipate.

Things have started arriving for the challenge though!

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Bird Wallpaper / Bamboo Fabric / Pink Trellis Fabric / Blue Trellis Fabric / Green and Blue Pattern Fabric / Green Tassel / Pink Tassel / Velvet Finishes Cosmopolitan

After finding the wallpaper for this space, I pulled colors from it to work into the rest of the room. I adore this wallpaper. The attention to detail on this wallpaper pattern is just stunning. It has a slightly vintage feel to me as well, but still with classic design roots, so I don’t think it will be “out of style” anytime soon. Then again, when have we ever worried about something being out of style around here? You’re talking to the girl who just a month ago ordered the big set of shoulder pads she could find to get the full-on Dynasty effect. 😉

In terms of actual progress…the room has been cleaned out and the cabinet doors have been taken off.

And there’s my mess for the whole world to see.

Remember how the cabinet doors had the funky little holes on them, well those are gone and we now have open centers.

I did not cut out the centers myself. I could have, but this was one of those jobs where I really wanted to leave it to a professional woodworker. I wanted the lines clean, straight and even and it would have taken me forever to get all 20 doors cut out. I handed them off to Jeremy, who’d done cabinetry work for me before at the Beloved Foreclosure. He had them all done within a week and did a great job for a very reasonable price. Local Chattanooga friends, if you need cabinetry work done of any kind, I highly recommend checking him out – his Facebook business page is right here!

After the cabinet frames and doors get a good coat of white paint, the green bamboo fabric will be stapled to the back of each door to cover the opening. This was the most affordable solution I could come up with for getting rid of the weird holes on the doors, but still hiding my treasures in the cabinets.

I have also worked on the credenza-bench makeover a little as well.

This piece has been sitting in our garage for a couple of years now. It’s just such a great storage piece that I wasn’t quite ready to part with it. I’m glad I didn’t now! Everything that is black on it (sans the top) will get the Velvet Finishes Cosmopolitan treatment.

It’s hard to tell from this picture with the bright light coming in, but this is a light mint green hue. This is by far one of the easiest projects in the space – Velvet Finishes doesn’t require you to prime the surface before painting! I just wiped the piece down with a wet cloth to remove the dust and cobwebs from it being in the garage and then started painting. Bonus – you oftentimes won’t need a topcoat either with this paint! I’ve used this brand on countless furniture makeovers HERE!

I’m hoping the stained drawers will work with the design. On my mood board for the space, they do, but real life can often be different. If the stain on the front doesn’t work, I’ll paint them in the Cosmopolitan hue as well. Either way, this pink trellis fabric will be made into an upholstered cushion for the top.

If you’re catching up on this challenge, you can view the entire design and ideas HERE!

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Casa Watkins Living // The Boho Abode // Delineate Your Dwelling // Haneen’s Haven // The Happy Housie // Homemade by Carmona // House by Hoff // Jeweled Interiors // Kaleidoscope Living // Our Fifth House // PMQ for 2 // Rain on a Tin Roof // Southern State of Mind // Taryn Whiteaker // This is Our Bliss // Thou Swell // Up To Date Interiors

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January 14, 2020
The One Room in My House You’ve NEVER Seen Before…
Looking for mudroom design ideas rooted in classic design, but still functional? And maybe there’s a pop of color here and there? You’re in the right place!

Happy New Year, freaks!

I hope each of you has had a wonderful holiday season! Our crew certainly did – in fact, I think it was one of my favorites to date. I felt like we all really slowed down and took time to enjoy every second we could of the season. We were also able to work in a couple of little trips – one including a tour of Goodwills around the state with my best girl. I completely lucked out on the whole kid thing. When she’s cool going thrift store shopping for an entire day, there isn’t much else you can ask for! haha!

To kick off the new year, the incredibly talented Stephanie of Casa Watkins Living has asked me to join in on the New Year New Room Refresh Challenge….

Myself and all those other talented folks you see above will be refresh one room in our homes throughout the month of January. You’ll be able to check in on our progress at each of our blog’s each Tuesday during the month. We’ll also be sharing lots on Instagram stories, so be sure to follow there!

What room am I making over? THE ONE ROOM IN MY HOUSE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE….

This funky little space right here, folks:

So what kind of room is that? It’s a little space you walk into from our garage and through to get to our den. It also buts up to the guest bedroom. At one point, before the previous owners added an addition to the house, this space would have been part of the garage.

I’ve never really known what to do with this little L-shaped room. Yes, those built-in cabinets have been wonderful for storage, but did you notice the ugly little holes drilled into them for ventilation?

Those could be prettier, right?

I’m sure the blue all over the walls, trim and cabinetry didn’t sneak by you either. And there’s also that big eyesore of a heating unit in this space.

Over the past year, it has quickly became apparent to me how best to utilize this space: we need a true mudroom.

We have our laundry room-mudroom that I got into shape a couple summers ago and it’s perfect for the summer when we’re going to the backyard all the time, but we need a space now for throughout the year where we can come in and drop backpacks, riding gear, dance bags, hang coats, etc. And that’s just what this space is going to become…

DIY Mudroom Makeover

Overall, the mudroom design has a colorful classic feel. There are only two small windows in this space so I’m bringing in lots of white with a few pops of color.

Mudroom Plans
1. Have centers of cabinet doors cut out to remove ugly holes. Paint all the cabinetry white. Cover the now open door centers with this gorgeous Osaka Bamboo Trellis fabric. Replace cabinet hardware – currently thinking these beauties. I’m really excited to kick this storage area up a notch.
2. A couple of tassels go a long way when it comes to adding color and personality to a space. I’ll be tossing a couple of SmithHonig’s silk tassels around in the space.
3. The wall opposite the cabinetry and wrapping around the corner will be get a board and batten wall treatment and on top of that, this gorgeous Hawthorn wallpaper from Milton + King. I love the classic decor feel this paper has, but also the character added by the colorful birds. Also topping off the board and batten wall, will be a handful of these wall hooks, which will be great for not only hats and coats, but also a great tote.
4. In terms of flooring, we’ll be pulling up the old sheet vinyl flooring and installing Select Surfaces Engineered Vinyl Plank Flooring in Chocolate Oak. This flooring is waterproof, which was a must for this space since it’s partially below ground and it’s also an easy DIY install. To lighten up the flooring a bit and add some texture, I’ll top it off with a classic navy and beige rug from Mohawk Home. There will also be a pretty blue and white umbrella holder hanging around somewhere, which was my first purchase for this space months ago and the jumping off point for the design.
5. To hide that ugly heating unit, I’m counting on this green room divider to do the trick.
6. Finally, I’ll be bringing in a DIY mudroom bench by way of an old credenza. You may remember this credenza makeover from a few years back. I used it in my office for a while and always loved it. Even after I redid my office and there was no longer a need for it in there, I held onto it just in case. Well, “just in case” is here! Parts of this credenza will get a lightening up makeover with a coat of Velvet Finishes Cosmopolitan. I’ll be adding an upholstered top that sports this beautiful trellis pattern in coral. The top will also have a couple more decorative touches by way of two pillows – one in this pattern and another in this one. The bench will also add additional storage space to the mudroom since it has nice deep drawers on the base.
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January 7, 2020
It’s a Colorful Life Christmas Home Tours: Camels, meet Swans

Hi there! Welcome to the It’s a Colorful Life Christmas Home Tours! Did you just jump over from Heather at Southern State of Mind? I just loved all her nutcracker themed touches! If you haven’t toured her holiday home yet, be sure to after mine and also catch the rest of the tours as well – the entire lineup is at the end of the post!

I was at the thrift store yesterday and one of the employees noted how I’d scored some good art finds. I told him that tended to be how it went with me. Despite making a thrift store stop in hopes of finding a console table for the upcoming mudroom makeover, I found art. And lots of it. My shopping trips always end up becoming themed and not the theme I set out for it to be.

The same is often true of my holiday decorating. Did you see the den at the farm in all it’s holiday-cowboy-country-music glory? And last year, at the Landing Pad, it was camels. And this year, the camels were introduced to the swans.

That’s right. Only here will you find camels and swans co-mingling among one another while being supervised by busts of David in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

And it’s all surrounded by colorful pops of holiday cheer.

Emerald Chairs / Golden Pillows / Multi-Colored Pillows / Gold Coffee Table (similar) / Red Curtains / Lion Art

This camel decided he liked it so much here last year that he stayed the whole year through.

If you did see my colorful home tour last year, this area might look pretty similar to last year’s holiday decor. I used the same garland, flower arrangement and throwing-gifts-all-over-the-place trick as I did last year. I freshened up the garland with new ribbon and ornaments though.

I don’t know what it was with swans this year, but it’s like I was a magnet to them. Every yard sale and thrift store I haunted, these things just kept screaming “Buy my majestic self!” So I did. While you won’t see all the swan decor I’ve accumulated this year in my home tour, here is a paper mâché one I scored at Goodwill for $2. She’s keeping the coffee table pretty.

As you’ll see in a moment, completely unnatural looking glitter poinsettias seem to be making a strong move toward becoming holiday focal points around here as well…

This little nook has quickly become a favorite of mine.

This leopard may get its own “everyday” collar after the holidays. I’ve loved dressing it up for Halloween and now Christmas.

Peacock Tassel / Art Print / How I Made the Art “Hang” From a Bow

No lamp or art was left un-Christmasafied.

I finally got my act together and worked the massive cabinet more into the holiday decor by running magnolia garland along the top and donning the busts with bows. Bows are also a theme here, huh?

When they aren’t wearing bows, a few special ones get vintage scarfs. Everyone learns the meaning of accessorizing well around here.

On to the dining room…

Room Dividers / Rug / Curtains

Room Dividers / Art / Rug / Chairs (similar)

I told you poinsettias were trying to take center stage. I made these simple chair embellishments from floral picks.

I switched out the silver tinsel tree I had in here last year for a slimmer rose gold tree. And in a shocking twist, I actually used color coordinating ornaments and ribbons to decorate it.

Wall Art / How I Embellished the Art with Ribbon and Ornament Clusters / Rose Gold Christmas Tree

Yes, those are swans on the tree. I saw them and once more, they just called my name and sparked this whole tree’s feel.

While his looks are deceiving, David actually does approve of the swan tree.

He fought me on the bow though. 😆

I tend to keep the table simple during the holidays. To dress it up just a bit, I arranged some faux greenery, a few ornaments and a swan candleholder (a $4 yard sale find) on the marble slab I keep on the table.

Merry Christmas, friends! I hope you all have a wonderfully colorful holiday filled with family, friends, lots of love and maybe even a camel and/or swan! 😉

The next stop on the It’s a Colorful Life Christmas tours today is Our Fifth House! Carmel recently moved into a beautiful new home and it is absolutely gorgeous this holiday season! The full tour lineup is below as well!

It’s a Colorful Life Christmas Home Tours

Monday

Dimples and Tangles | Jeweled Interiors | Kaleidoscope Living | Haneen’s Haven | Southern State of Mind

Tuesday

Rain on a Tin Roof | Our Fifth House | PMQ for Two | Efforless Style |

Wednesday

Kate Decorates | Southern Hospitality | Heathered Nest | The Pink Clutch

December 10, 2019
Ways to Decorate Everyday Decor Pieces for the Holidays
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The holidays are stressful enough, so how about we make holiday decorating a little less stressful, huh?

You’re with me? Yay!

I truly love decorating for the holidays. I love all the shiny ribbons, chic bows and colorful touches everywhere. I also love not spending a ton of time and thought on those things. And funny enough, I often end up liking my super simple holiday decorations more than the ones I spent countless hours trying to perfect.

So today, I’m going to share five different simple holiday decorating looks focused around working your everyday decor into your holiday decor.

And of course, it’s all shiny. Because duh. It is Christmas.

SIMPLE HOLIDAY DECORATING IDEAS

Supplies Needed

To create some of my favorite holiday looks, I used…
- Command® Adjustables™ Repositionable 1 lb Hooks
- Command® Adjustables™ Repositionable 1 lb Clips
- Pre-Made Wire Edged Bows
- Wire Edged Ribbon
- Ornament Clusters
- Ornament Clusters
Command™ products are what makes this holiday decorating so easy. No tools required and they still give you a strong hold. With their new adjustable line, you don’t have to get it perfectly in place the first time – these can be repositioned up to three times in the first 20 minutes, giving you the extra chances you need. And let me just tell you about all the extra chances I’ve needed in my life…You’ll find Command® Adjustables™ at your local Walmart.

I also found all the other items I used – bows, ribbon, etc. at Walmart as well.

EASY HOLIDAY LOOK #1: “HANG” IT FROM A PRETTY BOW.

Do you guys remember in the 90’s when everyone wrapped their wall art in wrapping paper each holiday season? I mean, I love me some great wrapping paper, but I also love my art. I don’t want to cover it up during the season, I’d rather make it shine! So, adding a bow that the art “hangs” from is my interpretation of the 90’s wrapping paper on wall art.

To do this, you’ll just need a pre-made bow (or one you made if you’ve got mad skills like that), coordinating ribbon and a Command® Adjustables™ Repositionable 1 lb Hook.

Add a couple of strips of ribbon to the back of the bow that will be long enough to go behind the art.

These bows came with a decorating tie attached to the back. I just secured the extra ribbon onto that. Next, make a loop with the remaining tie left.

Place a hook above your artwork.

No worries if you don’t get it placed exactly where you need it the first time – you can readjust it!

Place your bow on the hook, then work the ribbon behind the frame to make it look like the frame is hanging from the bow. Adjust the hook as needed.

Boom. Chic holiday decor that only looks hard!

EASY HOLIDAY LOOK #2: ADORN WITH ORNAMENT CLUSTERS.

You guys know ornament clusters are my jam during the holidays and I love to hang them from just about anything I can. Another way I like to embellish art at Christmas is with these gorgeous colorful clusters. (Tutorial for the clusters is here.)

After whipping up a couple of clusters, simply place Command® Adjustables™ Repositionable 1 lb Hooks above a picture frame or any other wall decor you’d like to embellish.

Tie the ornament clusters on, then adjust as needed.

Command® Brand Adjustables™ Hooks can be repositioned up to three times and still hold strong. Each hook or clip will hold up to 1 lb.

I love my chicken lady, but I love her more when surrounded by shiny colorful ornaments.

EASY HOLIDAY LOOK #3: ZHUSH UP THE MIRROR TOO.

For this one, I wanted to give the bow and ribbon around the mirror a “molded” look and I wanted to keep the ribbon out of the way of actually being able to look in the mirror. Using wire edged ribbon helped with molding the ribbon like I wanted, but Command® Adjustables™ Repositionable 1 lb Clips were also key here.

Just like with the first bow I showed you, I attached extra ribbon to the back, then made a loop with the remaining wire for hanging. I attached a Command® Adjustables™ Repositionable 1 lb Hook to the top center of the mirror to hang the bow from. Then, I attached Command® Adjustables™ Repositionable 1 lb Clips (better for taming ribbon and garlands), to either side of the mirror and clipped the ribbon down.

See, even the camel is ooohing and ahhhing over that one.

EASY HOLIDAY LOOK #4: RIBBON + ORNAMENT CLUSTERS = ALL THE HEART EYES.

And for the grand finale, we combine three of my favorite things – beautiful ribbon, ornament clusters and gorgeous oversized art.

I have a couple pieces of oversized art that needs a little more than just clusters. For those, I use a combo of ribbons and clusters hung on Command® Adjustables™ Repositionable 1 lb Clips.

Simply place a few clips on the wall above the art or whatever you are embellishing, then attach long flowy lengths of ribbon to the clips. Layer on enough ribbon to provide some depth. Then, top off the clips with ornaments clusters.

Yea. It’s kind of my favorite too.

The best thing about all these holiday decorating looks? When you take it all down after Christmas, you won’t have damaged your walls!

What simple holiday looks will you be whipping up this year?

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December 4, 2019
A Simple Christmas at the Farm

Hi there! If you’re new here, hopping over from Laura at The Turquoise Home, welcome! I’m thrilled you’re here! Wasn’t Laura’s house a treat? She has a beautiful home, but she’s also such a sweet soul. I hope you enjoy my holiday tour today as well!

Simplicity.

Such an elusive word sometimes, right? When my uncle (the farmer) is debating over buying new equipment or fixing something, I always ask him if it’s going to make life more simple. Usually, the answer is yes and I follow that up with, “Why are we waiting then?”

I’ve come to realize I need to take my own advice more often.

This year, I was itching to dress the knotty pine clad den at the farm up for the holidays. It’s my favorite room in the whole entire world.

And while I had no particular ideas in general for this space, the room itself knew exactly where to go…and it also knew I needed to keep things simple.

So I let it lead me.

I think things just tend to work out better that way.

Flocked Christmas Tree

And if my Pap were still sitting in this room watching Gunsmoke, while he’d shake his head and laugh at his Stetson used as the tree topper, he’d still appreciate the holiday nod to the cowboys.

Flocked Christmas Tree

And while doing a themed tree never would have crossed my Grannie’s mind, her guitar was the inspiration so I think she’d approve.

While I decorated, I listened to good country music and danced a jig or two around the room just like Grannie and I used to do together.

Guitar Ornaments

The tree didn’t get even get lights. All it needed were a few simple ornaments to make it special.

There was no rhyme or reason, but I even pulled out her old typewriter for the season. The spirit just moved me. And I listened because that’s what you do when the spirit talks.

And of course, it worked out perfectly as an anchor for the vintage Christmas cards.

Because this room just knew…

…like it’s always known exactly what I needed and when to wrap me up with its sweet memories.

Up next on the Seasonal Simplicity Christmas tours is Stacy Risenmay – you won’t want to miss her!

Don’t miss the full lineup below either – there are real gems here, y’all!

Sharing today with me are….

Tuesday

House by Hoff • The Tattered Pew • Clean & Scentsible • The Turquoise Home • Rain on a Tin Roof

Stacy Risenmay • This is Our Bliss • Southern State of Mind • Styled with Lace • Life is Better At Home

And sharing the rest of this week…

Monday

The Happy Housie • Shabbyfufu • Jenna Kate at Home • Inspiration for Moms • We’re the Joneses

Rambling Renovators • Home Made Lovely • My 100 Year Old Home • Maison de Cinq • Nick + Alicia

Wednesday

Taryn Whiteaker Designs • Just a Girl and Her Blog • Cherished Bliss • So Much Better With Age • Cassie Bustamante

Lemon Thistle • The DIY Mommy • Love Create Celebrate • The Handmade Home • Craftberry Bush

Thursday

Rooms For Rent • Grace In My Space • Modern Glam • Happy Happy Nester • Town and Country Living

Friday

Two Twenty One • Place of My Taste • Life is a Party • Sincerely, Marie Designs • Willow Street Interiors

Tatertots and Jello • A Pretty Life in the Suburbs • Maison de Pax • She Gave it a Go • Summer Adams

Amber Tysl • All Things With Purpose • Cuter Tudor • Chrissy Marie Blog • The Happy Housie

December 3, 2019
Top Cyber Monday Gift Picks

Happy Cyber Monday, friend!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and if you aren’t already done with your holiday shopping, I hope you’re nearly there! I’ve been taking advantage of all the Black Friday Sales and today’s Cyber Monday Sales to knock out most all of my gift list!

There are a lot of great sales going on today and I’m including below my top picks including things I’ve bought for people on my own list. I know I can get wordy, so I’ll try my best to keep things short so you can nab these deals.

Today only at GiftCards.com, you can save $3 on Visa Gift Cards and get Free Shipping! This promotion even includes custom gift cards you can make! Isn’t that just the cutest gift card you’ve ever seen? Ok, I am partial! I made this gift card for the Circus’ teacher last year and it was a big hit! Make your own here!

This could be the best deal on weighted blankets I’ve ever seen. Normally $250, on sale for $50. And it has great reviews. I actually bought this on Black Friday for someone on my list and didn’t get it this cheap! UGH! Find it here!

Lots of great things on sale at Crate and Barrel including my new mixer that I adore! Save $100 on it right now! Also on sale here is this marble pasty slab which I think should be a requirement for any kitchen – it’s great for rolling out dough, but also creates a solid countertop surface anyplace you need it, but don’t have one! Mine serves as a coffee station as well!

Save 25% on this custom return address stamp – makes it less than $25! This is a great gift for couples! I snagged one for someone on my gift list! Find it here!

15% off Clothing, Shoes and Accessories at Target – shop it all here. I added this pullover to my own wish list after seeing it in-store yesterday – perfect for any gal on your list!

Also at Target, all Hearth & Hand by Magnolia is 30% off. As you may know, I’m not a big Joanna fan, but I have someone on my list who is, so they are getting some of these items! Shop it all here!

Claire’s has just about everything 50% off – hello cheap stocking stuffers! Shop it all here. I picked up these narwhal earrings, a couple scrunchies and these suspenders for my kiddo.

70% off Cards, Calendars, Ornaments and more at Snapfish! Go ahead and whip up those calendars filled with the kiddo’s pictures for the grands! See all the deals here!

One of my absolute favorite, go-to places for gifts, The MET Store has everything 25% off + free shipping! Shop it all here! You’ve seen loads of their things in my gift guides – love them!

40% off everything at Baggallini – this is my go-to place for great travel bags! Shop the sale here!

These custom kids name crayons are on sale for just $16 – such a fun gift for kiddos!

If you have any hard-to-buy-for person on your list, here’s your answer – a towel warmer! They will love wrapping themselves up in a warm towel after their shower! Save 20% on this one during Cyber Monday only!

$29 for these gorgeous Kate Spade earrings that I’ve added to my own holiday wish list!! Find them here!More color options to choose from as well!

Another of my favorite unique gift stores is The Apollo Box. They are running a great deal today – $10 off $50, $35 off $100 or $80 off $200. Some of my top picks here are this bulletproof glass, these dog and piggy noses mugs and this runny nose shower gel dispenser.

40% off everything at Things Remembered with code HOLIDAY. I love this tote bag for gals on your list, but they have a ton of other great gift ideas here too! Shop it all here!

December 2, 2019
Gifts for Women

Have a few gals on your gift list? This list of gifts for women has something for every kind of woman on your list from the on-the-go gal to the more refined ladies. Oh, and lots of these gift ideas for her are under $25, $50 or $100 – so something here for every budget!

If you’ve been through all my gift guides so far and still have a few gals on your holiday gift list to buy for, then hopefully today’s gift ideas for her and will help you cross those last few folks off your list!

When it came to finding items for this gift guide, I did what I always do, include items that I personally buy for people on my list and/or have for myself that I love, but then I also tried to find great gifts for every type of woman.

So, there are gifts here for both the classy ladies on your list who prefer heels to sneakers and also those gals who prefer the simple things in life and then everything else in between.

Some brands provided products and/or compensation for inclusion in this gift guide. However, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Gift Ideas for Her

For the Rebel Girls…

Temporary Tattoos

Can you believe that’s a fake tattoo? Gorgeous, no? I’m not a big tattoo person, but I wouldn’t mind having a few of these to test drive so to speak. These would be so fun to get for all your girlfriends!

Not a Princess Coffee Mug

We are queens. We have this shit under control. Just because we don’t look it sometimes, doesn’t mean we aren’t on top of it all. This coffee mug is perfect for those queen bees on your list!

For the Colorful Country or Colorful Artsy Girls…

Higher the Hair Print

This art print is for any of those colorful ladies on your list who’ve ever jacked that hair to Jesus. They have mastered the fine art of teasing the hound of their hair and most likely have a colorful personality as well…

Three Graces Bud Vase

Personally, I am partial to beautiful, unique vases – such as this one. For the equally unique girl on your list, who can appreciate great art and a beautiful vase, look no further than this little gem.

For Every Girl…

Moonlight Pajamas

I don’t care what anyone else says, you can never never never go wrong with a great pair of pajamas for any lady on your list. Get an extra cozy pair they’ll want to stay in all day – like these.

Cashmere Gloves

Just like pajamas, the same is true of gloves – you can never go wrong gifting a great pair of gloves! These cashmere gloves would be a treat for any lady on your list and they come in a variety of colors!

Happy Her Gift Card

Ain’t nothing wrong with going the gift card route – especially when it’s one like this! These Happy Her gift cards are a great option for ladies because they have multiple options for where to spend their gift card. They can treat themselves to a great dinner, new makeup, clothes, a spa day and more! You can get these gift cards starting at just $20!

For the Fancy Girls…

Sparkle Stud Earrings

I adore these earrings. I’ve actually added them to my own Christmas list. These are perfect for dressing up or dressing down and come in multiple different colors. I’m also quite partial to the emerald ones! Right now, some of these earring styles are 40% off!

Eternity Wreath Necklace

I personally have this necklace and absolutely adore it. Obviously, it’s beautiful, but it’s also one of those necklaces that I wear with a t-shirt and jeans or a fancier blouse and pants. It’s versatile! You can find this necklace here on Etsy or here at Wander and Lust.

Faux Fur Hat

This hat is definitely for those ladies on your list who love a touch of fancy every now and then. I also love it because it can go with just about any type/color of fur. I have this beauty and adore it.

Phone Pocket

For those gals who light to keep things light, but also enjoy a touch of bling, there’s this phone pocket. It attaches to the back of their phone and conveniently holds cards and cash – this is a great stocking stuffer too!

For the More Leather than Lace Girls…

Embossed Leather Handbag

My aunt turned me onto these leather handbags a while back and I just love them. I got one earlier this year and it’s become my everyday bag for the most part. And since it’s leather, it’s super durable and only gets better with age! Find this one here.

For the Girl on the Go…

Luxor Wallet Wristlet

It’s a wallet, no it’s a wristlet – no, it’s both! This handy little wallet can be either a wallet or a wristlet, whichever you need more at the moment. It has plenty of storage inside to hold all your cards, cash and change, with a little room to spare for a couple other necessities. It’s also water resistant as well.

Convertible Bryant Pouch

I have one of these versatile little bags and I love it for travel, yard and saleing. It has the ability to be a wristlet or a crossbody bag and has built-in slots for your cards inside, so no need for a wallet! It’s also available in lots of different colors.

Monogrammed Canvas Tote

A good canvas tote will never go out of style and never let you down. A navy monogram is icing on the cake on this tote from Things Remembered. This is perfect for mamas to toss a little work in or a great book while waiting on their kids sports practices to be over.

A Great Weekender Bag

I included a great duffel bag in my gift guide for adventurers and wanted to include another great weekender bag in this guide as well – every woman needs a great weekender bag. This one is cute and a little more roomier than a duffel bag.

For the pampering girl…

Mask-Erade Gift Set

This one is great for busy mamas who deserve a little-me time. While they take a much deserved soak in the tub, they can also pamper their skin with one of these mask treatments.

Manicure Kit

My mother-in-law got me one of these for Christmas one year and it has been the handiest little thing ever. It keeps all my manicure tools in one place and is perfect for travel! Find it here!

Fur Trimmed Robe

The robe to end all robes here. Or in my opinion anyway. We’ve already discussed my feelings on fur 😉 This cozy robe has fur trim on the collar and cuffs, plus you can get it monogrammed, which is the icing on the cake.

Cally Slippers

Rarely do people treat themselves to a great pair of slippers. Get the lady on your list some ultra cozy slippers to go along with that robe. This Cally style won’t fail you and is available in multiple different colors.

For the Makeup Gurus…

Stila Lipstick Set / Tarte Eyeshadow Set

The holidays are the perfect time to treat the makeup fiend on your list to some new shades and products that they might just end up falling in love with. I don’t think you can go wrong with either one of these sets.

For those who own it…

Birthday Year Sweatshirts

Age is just a number, right? Remind them of that and help them own their own birth year with one of these “Original” sweatshirts. See all the years available here – they are also available in t-shirts. I have one similar to this in my birth year and it’s one of my favorite sweatshirts!

For your significant other…

Atlantis Bahamas Special Offers

If you’re perusing this list of gifts for her for your significant other in your life, then this is the gift that yes, will cost a bit more money that you might have anticipated, but it could also be the gift that creates great memories. How about giving an experience this year as a gift? Like a trip somewhere? I love giving experiences when I can because it’s truly one of those gifts that is unforgettable. We did a trip for the Circus as a Christmas present last year and it’s one of our most favorite trips we’ve ever taken. Right now, Atlantis Bahamas has some special offers available for you to plan a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift. 🙂

What great gifts for her will you be purchasing this year?

More gift ideas:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 26, 2019
25+ Really Great Gifts for the Impossible Man on Your List

We all have at least one on our list – that guy who seems to have everything. Don’t fear though – I’ve went straight to the source (men) and compiled a list of gifts for the impossible man. That’s right – here are over 25 gifts for hard to buy for men.

If you’ve been with me for a while, you may know that holiday gift giving is one of my favorite things in the world. I really love to pick out thoughtful, meaningful gifts for every person on my list and I relish in watching their faces when they open their gifts. Even us snarky gals have a soft side very now and then.

Let me tell ya though – picking out gifts for men can be hard. They can sometimes be just really hard to buy for, right?

So for this gift guide for men who you never really have any idea of what to get them, I went straight to the source – Grunt Labor.

I made him tell me the best gifts he’d received that he always uses over and over again, what items he’s putting on his list this year and what things he finds just really useful in life.

Gifts for Men Who Are Hard To Buy For

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Gifts for Men Under $30

Six Pocket Armrest Organizer with Tray

So they’ll never lose the remote again…

At just $10, maybe every guy needs to get one of these for Christmas this year. This is perfect for those guys who love leaning back in their chair with a drink close by. And maybe, you won’t get yelled at to help him look for the remote anymore either…. Find it here.

For those dapper dudes…

A pocket square is much more interesting when it’s fun, no? For those guys on your list who would agree, they will most definitely appreciate this vintage-esque Hawaii style pocket square.

Hawaii Pocket Square Handkerchief

Happy Guy Gift Card

When they know best…

When they’re the best one for figuring out what they need, get them a Happy Guy gift card. You can get these in amounts as little as $20 and they can be used at multiple different retailers!

A Really Cool Bottle Opener

This is one of my favorite gifts for guys I’ve found this year. These are actual bullets that were discharged by the military and then made into bottle openers. You can get them engraved as well. I opted to just have my gift recipient’s initials put on the one I got, but you can do their name, commemorate a special event, or whatever else you can dream up. Find the bullet bottle openers here and use code LIFESTYLE to get 10% off the bottle openers or anything else in this Etsy shop.

Personalized 50 Caliber Bullet Bottle Opener

Cigar Humidor / Personalized Cigar Cutter / Cigar Travel Case

Cigar Related Gifts

Both my man of questionable honor and Grunt Labor love a good cigar every now and then. If my education of cigars serves me correctly, a key to keeping cigars fresh is a humidor. Here’s a nice humidor for doing just that.

Your cigar loving man already has a humidor? Well then what about a personalized cutter or cigar travel case?

Sports Related Grilling Items

For the man in your life that has an undying love for his sports team, I’m sure he would appreciate any of these sports team grilling accessories. They’ll literally be able to serve up their team spirit using the meat brander and/or hot dog brander. Then let them show their team spirit and throw in another manly grunt as well when they fully clad their grill with their beloved sports team on the team logo grill cover.

Team Logo Grill Cover / Team Logo Hot Dog Brander / Team Logo Meat Brander

Custom Collar Stays

Personalized Collar Stays

Both Grunt and my father-in-law have a set of these and both love them. My father-in-law has a set that says “I love you Pa” on one and my daughter’s name and birthdate on the other. Grunt Labor has one like that as well, but with Daddy. He also has one that says “Kick Ass.” You can seriously have loads of fun customizing these collar stays.

A Great Watch Case

If your guy is like mine and has to have a watch for various occasions (sporty, dressy, fun, etc.) then get him this watch case – it holds 12 watches and they can gaze at their lovelies through the glass top.

Watch Case

Astronaut Phone Stand

An Out of This World Phone Stand

This is another one of those little gems from The Apollo Box. I think this little guy is so cute, but useful too. While he’s getting ready, shaving or just sitting at the table, he can easily watch ESPN, the news or a crazy cat video without ever actually holding his phone. Find the astronaut phone stand here.

Make him bulletproof.

It’s literally bulletproof glass. This was another find by Grunt Labor on Apollo Box and we’ve ordered two for people on our gift list. You can get them in a shot glass size and rocks glass size.

Bulletproof Glass

Home Base Doormat

Give them a home base.

For their bachelor pad, man cave or workshop, get them a home base – doormat style. This one is especially great for those baseball fans on your list!

Make ’em snazzy.

For the more dapper fellow in your life, get them a bow tie in fun colors! This one comes in over 15 different colors.

Bow Tie (available in multiple colors)

Gifts for Men Under $50

For the Sneaker Collector

I think we all know at least one guy who is a bit of a sneaker fanatic. He’s ready to hit order as soon as the latest, trendy style is released. He has boxes of mint condition Jordans. While other’s sneakers look worn within the first month, his are always pristine. For him, there’s this book.

The Ultimate Sneaker book

Yeti Coozie / Yeti Lowball

Anything Yeti

If your guy has yet to jump on the Yeti train, then here is the perfect gift for him. These are the real deal at keeping things cold. Both Grunt and I swear by them. The coozie is of course perfect for keeping cans cold. The lowball is great for cocktails on the deck. If you’re looking for a bigger ticket item, the Yeti Tundra Cooler will literally hold ice for days without melting.

So they like beer?

If they are really into craft beer and trying new kinds, then they might love you extra for signing them up for a monthly craft beer club. This craft beer club will send twelve beers a month in four different styles. It’s a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.

Monthly Craft Beer Club

Personalized Zebrawood Knife

A great knife.

I grew up with men who always carried a pocket knife on them. They used it to cut pears straight from the tree, clean their fingernails and often as a tool. The value of a good pocket knife should never be underestimated. This zebra wood pocket knife can also be personalized.

Personalized Cooler Bag

If they are heading out to go fishing, golfing or any other outdoor adventure, I’m sure they would appreciate a good cooler bag to take along with them. You can get this one in three different colors.

Personalized Cooler Bag

Leather Phone Wallet

A wallet and a phone case

If they seem to often lose their phone and/or wallet, then this is the perfect gift for them. It puts the two into one and you can personalize it on top of that! Find this little gem right here!

Happy feet = happy guy.

Any of these slipper options are under $50 and are sure to make the fella’s feet on your list happy and comfortable for years to come. The warmest and softest are going to be the pile lined hardsole or softsole. If they tend to be tougher on shoes or like to walk the dog in their slippers, go for the hardsole for longer durability. The Double Bottle Fleece Slippers are going to be a bit lighter and flexible. More slipper options can also be found here.

Pile Lined Hardsole Slipper / Pile Lined Softsole Slipper / Double Bottom Fleece Slippers

For the baseball enthusiast…

For those guys on your list who love baseball and feel it their life’s mission to visit every MLB stadium, get them this baseball stadium map.

Major League Baseball Map

Gifts for Men Under $75

Two Bag Golf Organizer

For the Golfer

Get the golfer on your list organized and maybe even give him some room to grow with this two bag golf organizer. It also has pull-out baskets for storing tees, balls and gloves.

A Good Set of Sawhorses

There are few things worse than rickety sawhorses. Grunt Labor and I have had our share of them. Finally getting good solid sawhorses that wouldn’t buckle when something was put on them was one of the best investments we made. This set of two sawhorses includes a cool clamping feature.

WORX Clamping Sawhorses

Crosley Record Player

A Great Turntable

As we’ve previously discussed, vinyl is back. I’ve already bought myself this Crosley turntable – and it hasn’t stopped playing since I got it – except when I’m sleeping. This is perfect for those guys on your list who love vinyl.

A Manly Toiletry Bag

Every man needs a good travel bag – preferably a pretty leather one with their monogram on it. This is a great gift for guys who travel a lot!

Monogrammed Leather Toiletry Bag

Personalized Wallet

Personalized Wallet with Hidden Message

This wallet is one of my favorite finds this holiday season. First off, it’s leather. I’ve never met a man who didn’t appreciate something leather. Secondly, you can have their initials put on the outside of it, but then also a special message on the inside. Think outside the box for the special message – I had song lyrics put on the wallet I got. Find this wallet here!

Gifts for Men Under $100

Powerbeats Wireless Earphones

A Good Pair of Wireless Earphones

Grunt Labor is a runner and wanted new earphones for a really long time. He got these Beats headphones earlier this year and uses them non-stop. He says they of course have great sound, but are really comfortable as well, which many in-ear headphones aren’t.

A Great Weekender Bag

Every guy needs a good weekender bag. One that’s durable, but not too “pretty” looking. Grunt Labor has one and as I’ve said before, he uses it all the time. These bags are the perfect size for weekend trips.

Weekender Bag

Gifts for Men Under $125

Personalized Leather Portfolio

Real Leather Padfolio

Grunt Labor requested a nice portfolio for Christmas as well. He’s tired of taking blah notebooks to meetings. This personalized leather portfolio is a little more pricey, but it will last forever. There are lots of options on Etsy though for leather portfolios.

Help him start the day off right…

I’m on a mission to bring back valets. These are just so handy and perfect for organizing your next day’s attire. Everything you need, all in one place. Find this valet here. This one even has a lidded storage compartment and pull-out drawer for added storage – what a great place to store watches too!

Standing Valet

The trendiest gift for men this season….

A professional shave at home…

If you really want to win them over this holiday season, then a great gift option is the new Gillette Labs Heated Razor. It’s warming bar distributes heat throughout the shave to give that feel of a professional hot towel shave at home. Both he and his face will thank you.

Gillette Labs Heated Razor

Share your best gifts for men who are hard to buy for in the comments!

More gift ideas:
Funny Gift Ideas
Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys
Gift Ideas for Friends
Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already
Gifts for Drinkers
Best Gifts for People Who Travel
Gifts for Sarcastic Friends
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for Book Lovers
Gifts for People Who Love Music
Gifts for New Homeowners
Unique Personalized Gifts
Gifts that Keep Giving
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Couples
Gifts for Creative People
Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers
Gifts for DIYers

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November 25, 2019
Funny Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Whether you need Christmas gag gift ideas for a white elephant gift exchange or just funny gift ideas for your friends or a family member, look no further! This list is sure to have something even those folks with no sense of humor will be rolling over!

I always have a great time putting together this list of funny gift ideas for folks who do white elephant parties, dirty Santa gift exchanges or who just love to give a gift during the holidays that gives everyone a great laugh.

This list includes gifts at all price points and has something for both men and women too!

Here’s to fun during the holidays!

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Christmas Gag Gift Ideas: $10 or Less

Talk dirty to me.

Get all the ladies on your list hot and bothered by giving them a book full of pictures of men doing things they wish the men in their lives would do – clean the house. Find it here.

Get Chewie with it.

Give them some up close and personal one on one time with the one and only Chewbacca in soap form – available in multiple different scents. This is also a great gift for Star Wars fans and dids who love Star Wars would especially love this!

Taxidermy as they’ve never seen it before.

Even if you don’t have a soul to get this book for, hop over and take a gander through the book. Bless these animals hearts. It’s bad enough they died, but now they have been immortalized in horribly gone-wrong taxidermy attempts. There are some things you just can’t make up in life and this book is one of them.

Seriously. WTF.

Give an edge to the office memos with this WTF notepad. Also available in multiple other themes including Chill Out, Hot Gossip, Passive Aggressive and many more.

Is their nose running?

My first thought when I saw this runny nose dispenser was “Gross!,” but then I thought “Damn, that’s hilarious.” I don’t know who comes up with this stuff, but this one is pretty fantastic. It’s also only $10, so a great deal on a funny gift idea.

Funny Gag Gifts for Christmas: $25 or Less

A Funny, But Also Useful Gift

There are a few people on our gift list getting one of these for Christmas this year! It may look like a regular can o’ Spam, but its actually a Spam Can Safe!

The Lunch Bag that Will Freak Everyone Out

Just imagine them going into the break room and leaving this lunch box on the table! This one will provide laughs for a long time!

For Those Who Know Their Rights

This doormat is perfect for those folks on your list who are sometimes cantankerous and are likely to meet strangers arriving on their doorstep with a shotgun, rather than a smile.

Bring out their animal spirit.

These mugs literally made me laugh out loud when I first stumbled upon them. They are deceiving from a distance, but tip them up and your friend will reveal their true form. 😉 There are two people on our list who are getting these!

Are they full of you-know-what?

If you’ve got a person on your list who is also a camper and/or a big fan of National Lampoon’s Christmas, they might really get a kick out of this garden flag.

Strike a pose.

Not your typical set of army men! These guys are working on their yoga poses.

Bite their head off.

Obviously, you’ll have to know who your gift recipient is for this one, but it makes a hilarious gift for folks on your list. I think it would be a hoot to give the gift recipient a tin full of cookies made with the cutter first and then the cookie cutter.

Be a little squirrelly.

Who knew a squirrel could rock a pair of whitey tighties so well that it would warrant a Christmas ornament recreation of the sight?

Toilet coffee, anyone?

Serve them up a cup of coffee in real style – right in the bowl of a toilet.

Rock the beer belly.

Remind them to just go ahead and own that beer belly – even it isn’t really theirs. Find this fanny pack here.

Be an a**.

Perhaps a fantastic passive aggressive gift here for a boss? 😉 Find these magnets here.

I can’t believe you would accuse someone of such a thing.

Remind them of their sin while they’re eating breakfast each morning with this spoon.

Funny Christmas Gift Ideas: $50 or Less

Ding Dong!

Let’s all just stop for a moment, close our eyes and imagine someone taking this mat to heart and yelling “Ding Dong” multiple times outside your door. Hilarious, isn’t it? And you all know there are some people out there who would do it!

Make them feel safe at night.

When they lay down at night, they can snuggle up with this pillow, complete with a picture of yourself on it and feel a little bit safer. 😉

Help them annihilate their enemies.

This is one of those gifts that both young and old will have fun with. This marshmallow shooter shoots mini marshmallows at your enemies – killing them with sweetness.

Any funny gift ideas you can add to the list?

Need more gift ideas? Get them below!!

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 22, 2019
The Best Gifts for Foodies

Got a few people on your list who absolutely love good food? Then I’ve got you covered with this list of the best gifts for foodies. Whether they love cooking, entertaining or just plain eating, there’s something here for them.

I think there’s a little bit of a foodie in all of us, right? I mean, who doesn’t love great food? Not all of us might enjoy preparing it, but we’ll all eat it, right? haha!

This list of gift ideas is geared toward all the foodies on your holiday gift list – including the cooks, the bakers, the hosts and yes, those who just love damn good food.

And while I don’t proclaim to be a fantastic cook myself (I leave that to my mother-in-law), some of these items in this gift guide are ones I own myself and have been complete game changers in my own kitchen.

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Christmas Gifts for Foodies

For the Cooks and Bakers on Your List

Walter White Let’s Cook Apron

If you’ve never watched Breaking Bad, this apron might not be that funny to you. If you have watched it, you probably just grinned. Every great cook deserves to have a great apron, right? Find this one here.

Goat, Vegetables and Bird Towel

Great cooks should also be outfitted with fantastic hand towels for their kitchen, no? I love these fun towels and all their colorful details. You can also opt for a sheep instead of a goat. Find both here.

Marble Pasty Slab

This is so much more than a pastry slab, folks. I have one of these and couldn’t live without it. Yes, it is a great pastry slab and perfect for rolling out doughs, but it also creates a countertop anyplace you need one. I have it on top of a buffet in my kitchen and it serves as a coffee bar there. It’s also a great serving board as well. Find this marble slab here.

Cuisinart 12 Piece Knife Set

Not only will these quickly prove their worth in the kitchen, but they will also add a colorful punch for those cooks on your list who love color. This knife set also comes with covers for each knife. At less than $25 right now, this is a heck of a deal – buy one as a gift and for yourself! Find the set here.

Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven

This isn’t your average toaster oven. It can also bake, broil and fry with its built-in air fryer. Perfect for those on your list who love experimenting with new cooking techniques! More details on this little gem here.

Cuisinart Dutch Oven

My mother-in-law bought me this dutch oven as a gift one Christmas and I use it for all sorts of things including soups, fried chicken and more. The best price I’ve found for this one is here.

Goldtouch Nonstick Quarter Sheets

Another gift from Mama here that I can’t live without now! These goldtouch nonstick quarter sheets are perfect for roasting vegetables, cooking biscuits, and anything else that requires a sheet pan.

Goldtouch Essentials Bakeware Set

If baking is their jam, get them the gold touch bakeware set which includes all the essential cookware for baking up all those sweet treats!

KitchenAid Artisan Shaded Palm 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

The kitchen appliance that packs a serious punch in both the beauty and versatility department. You’ll only find this Shaded Palm hue at Crate and Barrel. There isn’t much this mixer can’t do and it does it all while looking pretty. If the foodie guy or gal on your list doesn’t already have one of these, then go ahead and make their year with this one. I’m willing to bet you’ll even reap a few benefits from gifting one of these – possibly in the form of cookies. Don’t think it can’t do more though – we use ours for everything from sausage balls to meringue. The mixer comes with a five-quart mixing bowl complete with handle, a flat beater, wire whip, spiral dough hook and a pouring shield.

For Serving Up All That Yummy Food…

No Such Thing as Too Much Butter Spreader

If you’ve got a hostess who has a good sense of humor, go for this butter spreader – there is no such thing as too much butter after all, right?

Cheese Markers

These cheese markers are made from vintage silverware and I think they are just beautiful. They are sold individually, so you can buy as little or as many as you like.

Qing Canape Plate Set

These beauties are on my own holiday wish list. These beautifully detailed canapé plates make a perfect gift for that host on your list who can appreciate color and pattern as well. Find the set here.

Tiffany Tulips Pitcher

If dragons might be too much for them, opt for this gorgeous Tiffany tulips pitcher. Honestly, I love it just as much as the plate set. How gorgeous would this be to use at a spring party?

Mousetrap Cheese Set

The most humorous cheese board you’ve ever seen! The metal “trap” portion is also a cheese slicer! At less than $25, this is great budget friendly gift for those hostesses on your list!

Chambray Napkin Set

Many of you may know that I love a great cloth dinner napkin. This chambray set could work with so many styles and color schemes. You’ll get bonus points for adding a monogram to them!

Fun Foodies Gifts

Sushi Ornament

Have a sushi lover on your holiday list? For those ones that just can’t get enough of it, this sushi ornament makes a super fun gift to give. It’s also less than $10!

Cheese T-Shirt

And for those who can’t get enough cheese of every kind in their lives, there’s this fun t-shirt. You can also choose from different color options with this one.

Gifts for Food Lovers

Carnivore Club

Have a meat lover on your list? Gift them a monthly subscription to the Carnivore Club. Choose from a snacking option, classy carnivore or an exotic jerky bouquet.

Global BBQ Sauce Collection

If grilling and BBQ is their thing, go for the global BBQ sauce collection – a set of six BBQ sauces from all over the world.

Gourmet Popcorn Seasonings

For those who love movie nights at home, they’ll enjoy creating their own popcorn creations with this seasoning set.

Handcrafted Spice Blends

If seasoning things up in the kitchen is their thing, choose four different handcrafted spices for them.

Vanilla Marshmallows with Salted Caramel / Nut and Dark Chocolate Toffee

For the sweet tooths on your list, either one of these would be a truly sweet treat to gift. I’m not a big marshmallow person, but these salted caramel topped ones look divine. I am a huge toffee lover and I would love nothing more than to sit myself down on the sofa with a bowl of this stuff.

Will you be picking up any gifts for foodies this year?

More gift ideas can be found below:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for DIYers

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November 21, 2019
Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything

Sometimes it can be so hard to figure out what to get someone who has everything. If they need something, they usually buy it for themselves, right? Well, this unique gift ideas for the person who has everything list is sure to have something on it they will love!

We all have those people on our gift lists who are so hard to buy for. They seem to have everything. And if there is something they do need, they go buy it. It’s nearly impossible to shop for those people!

When it comes to buying holiday gifts for those folks, I try to think outside the box.

This list of gift ideas for someone who has everything is a combination of gifts I’ve gotten for those people in the past or am getting for them this year. There’s a little something here for everyone – personalized gifts, practical gifts, unique gifts and more.

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What to Get Someone Who Has Everything

Special Artwork

Custom Pet Artwork

While most people have plenty of photos of their pets, most don’t have a gorgeous piece of art depicting their pet. To have the portrait done, all you usually need is a photo you can send to the Etsy seller. I’m willing to bet you can pull one of those from your gift recipient’s Facebook page. If you can’t though, I have complete faith in your stealthy undercover snap-a-photo moves. Find out more about getting custom pet artwork here.

Custom Family Art / Custom House Art

Get a family portrait done in a different way – have it made into a one of a kind art piece. This is a fun twist on the traditional family portrait and a great way to make sure everyone is smiling! haha! Details on family art here.

I will never not include a custom home portrait in my gift guides at least once every holiday season. These babies are just too good not to mention. We’ve now given multiple people custom home portraits and they are always a hit and often bring a tear to an eye. All you’ll need is a photo of the house you want the portrait for. While giving them a portrait of the house they are in is always a great idea, you can also think outside the box – like their childhood home, the first house they started their family in, their grandparent’s home, etc. This will be something they will treasure for a very long time. Details on the house art here.

The Gift of Cozy – the holidays are the perfect time to spoil them!

Bucket Towel Warmer

I promise they will love you forever for this one! A towel warmer is the ultimate treat for those folks who seem to already have everything. Each time they come out of the shower, they’ll be greeted by a warm and cozy towel – courtesy of you. 🙂 Find this one here.

Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets are all the rage right now and for good reason – they keep you all nice, warm and tucked in all night long for a great night’s sleep. These come in multiple different weight and color options, along with great reviews. Find them here.

Minnetonka Women’s Cally Slipper / Minnetonka Men’s Pile Lined Hardsole

One thing I like to spoil people with is a great pair of slippers. They might buy themselves a pair of slippers, but they often won’t splurge on a really great pair that are super soft and cozy and made to last for years. My go-to place for great slippers is Minnetonka.

The Never Fail Gift for Someone Who Has Everything

Happy Moments Gift Card

A night out on the town is always a great gift to give. Even if they already have everything, they still have to eat, right? They can treat themselves to a great dinner followed by a movie or perhaps a little shopping. I love giving Happy Cards because they offer such a wide variety of places to eat and shop with just one card. Another great option for holiday gifts is the Happy Holidays gift card as well! See all the Happy Card options here.

Unique and Useful Gifts

Norman Rockwell Calendar / Custom Photo Calendar

Everyone needs a calendar, right? Two options here and neither will fail you. Everyone loves a great Norman Rockwell print and they’ll get to enjoy a new one every month with this calendar. For family members like grandparents and aunts and uncles on your list, make them a custom calendar complete with pictures of the littles all through it.

Jeweled Cross Medallion Coasters

Currently at just $14, these coasters are a steal. I actually have a set of these myself and adore them. They are gorgeously detailed and very high quality – a great unique gift for folks. Find them here.

Personalized Leather Yeti Handle

The person who has everything might have a Yeti, but do they have a handy little personalized handle for it? Not only do these look great, but they are functional too. Find it here.

Legacybox

Legacybox is one of the coolest things I’ve found. You send them all your old family photos, slides, VHS tapes, anything like that and they digitize it for you. This is a really great gift for your family members or friends who are family history buffs or just lovers of old family photos and videos. You can find Legacybox on Amazon.

Amazon Echo Dot

When we got our Echo Dot, I fell hard and fast. This thing is just a little gem. You can ask it to look something up for you, add items to your grocery list which it can sync to your phone, tell it to play Eric Church, The Little Mermaid, or whatever your little heart desires and it will do it. It’s flat amazing. Find the Echo here.

Spring in Central Park Umbrella

Umbrellas should be pretty and functional. That’s why I love this one. I actually have it myself and it’s never failed me. This umbrella is compact, so easily fits in a handbag and is great for travel, but is big enough to cover me, the hubs and kid and is sturdy as well. Find it here.

The MET Masterpiece Paintings

If they are an art lover or would just enjoy taking a jaunt through The MET via their own sofa, then get them this book that contains the most iconic and greatest paintings that The MET has. It has gorgeous, color illustrations of each painting from countless different time periods.

Unique Gifts They Can Adorn Themselves With

Statue of Liberty Neckerchief / Tiffany Irises Scarf

I love a great scarf and these two are no exception. Not only would the Statue of Liberty neckerchief be beautiful adorning the neck or handbag of someone, but I also think it would be beautiful framed. We actually got the Irises scarf for someone on our gift list last year and she loved it!

Something Unique and Lucky

Lucky Cat

I’m not a cat person, but even I think this cat is fun! This beautifully painted ceramic cat has a raised left paw to to bring good fortune in their home. It comes in multiple different color options. Find it here.

Gifts that Nod to Home

State Pillow / State Towel

Give that hard to buy for person in your life a pillow or towel showcasing the state they live in, their original home or where they attended college. Find the pillow here and the towel here.

Something Tasty

Fresh Specialty Oranges

I’m not crazy. My grandfather, who had everything he could possibly need, received the best oranges for Christmas as a gift one year. We both gobbled them up and I’m not even an orange person.

Any ideas you can add for what to buy someone who has everything already?

More Gift Ideas:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 20, 2019
Best Gifts for Travelers

Have a jetsetter or two on your holiday gift list? Whether they love to travel for pleasure or they have to travel for work, there is sure to be something on this list of gifts for people who travel for them! These are THE best gifts for travelers – no matter if they’re off on an adventure or off to another work meeting.

This gift guide is full of travel gift ideas – some more practical and useful, some more meaningful and a way to remind your gift recipient of an adventure they went on.

While trotting around the globe is fun and exciting, even if you’re doing it for work, it can also be stressful sometimes. I love to go new places with the family and make new memories on our adventures, but I can easily get stressed when it comes to getting us all there along with everything we need there. Thus why this gift guide includes both incredibly useful gifts for people who travel and also travel related gifts that people can look at and remember a fun trip or give them inspiration for a new adventure.

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Gifts for Travel Lovers

Great Travel Gifts to Help Them Get There

For planning their adventures…

The Bucket List

If they love traveling all around the world, get them this book. It covers 1000 trips of various sizes and for various ages. It’s sure to leave the world travelers on your list adding to their own bucket list.

The Road Trip Book

If they never pass up a good road trip, give them this book. It covers over 1000 road trips across the globe from simply scenic drives to adventurous ones and more cultural based ones.

50 States, 5000 Ideas

If seeing every state is on their bucket list, this one is for them! This book covers 5000 trip ideas throughout the 50 United States! No detail is left untouched here – it covers best times for travel, what to see and much more!

Airbnb Gift Card

Give them a start on their next adventure with an AirBnB gift card from GiftCards.com. You can get an AirBnB gift card for as little as $25 or as much as $500. No matter the amount, they’ll be grateful for your help on their next trip!

For packing…

Weekender Bag

If they often jet off for a weekend, but don’t have a great weekend bag, then fix that problem now. Grunt and I love weekend trips and we’d be lost without our weekender bags. They hold just enough for 2-3 nights as well as your toiletry bag and an extra pair or two of shoes.

Packing Cubes

These packing cubes are handy for both individuals and families traveling. These organize and help to take advantage of every inch of a suitcase by condensing clothing into the cubes. We have a set of these and it easily organizes both mine and the Circus’ clothes! A travel must in my opinion!

Travel Jewelry Box

I rarely take a trip without my travel jewelry box. These little things are so handy for organizing your jewelry while traveling and keeping necklaces from getting all tangled up!

Foldable Travel Duffel Bag

Tend to come home with more than they left with? Get them a foldable travel duffel bag. It folds down to easily fit inside their luggage or carry on. If needed, they can unfold and fill it with treasures they bring back home.

For getting around once they’re there…

Hong Kong Laptop Tote

This is the holy grail of laptop totes. I have it myself and can say it is wonderful for those of us who have to travel for work or take work with us when we travel.

Convertible Bryant Pouch

This handy little pouch can be a wristlet or a crossbody bag. Either way your gift recipient uses it, it will still carry all the essentials they’ll need while perusing a new city.

3-in-1 Convertible Backpack

And this is the holy grail of backpacks. It can go from backpack to tote to shoulder bag with a single click. It can easily hold your laptop if needed or work as an overnight bag.

To help them keep up with their stuff while traveling…

Leather Passport Cover

In my opinion, leather never goes out of style and only gets better with age. Give the adventurers on your list a passport cover to remind them to be wild and to also help them keep up with their passport!

Travel Cord Roll

Traveling these days consists of making sure you’ve packed chargers for your phone, laptop, and then you’ve also got to make sure you have those earbuds and maybe a random USB cord or two. This travel cord roll keeps it all in place!

Where to Next Luggage Tag

Another leather beauty here! This gorgeous luggage tag is perfect for that outdoorsy traveler in your life. This luggage tag will last for years and years to come.

Custom Luggage Tags

Custom luggage tags especially for them! They will definitely know their bag with their special tag on it. Got a couple or family on your list that does a lot of traveling? Make them coordinating tags!

Useful Travel Gifts

How to Read the Menu

One here for the world travelers, especially the ones who might not know the language of where they’re going. This set of three books will help anyone traveling to Spain, Italy or France understand the menu.

4-in-1 Adapter

For the world traveler on your list, this adapter allows them to easily adapt your plugs to work in 150 countries. The adapter is color coded and comes with the countries printed inside the box with their corresponding color.

Sparkly Gifts for People Who Love to Travel

Airplane Necklace

Wander + Lust Jewelry has some of the prettiest travel related jewelry. This airplane necklace caught my eye immediately. I love how the front airplane wings resemble feathers.

Custom Coordinate Necklace

This coordinate necklace is a very thoughtful gift that your adventurer would definitely appreciate. Choose any coordinates – think a trip you took together or something like that.

Gifts For the Outdoorsy Travelers

Phoozy Phone Sleeve

This is the ultimate phone sleeve for adventurers on your list. The Phoozy sleeve helps to preserve the battery, floats if dropped in water, is drop proof, heat proof and cold proof. Worrying about their phone will be the last thing on their mind.

Super Brella Beach Umbrella

For all the beach goers on your holiday gift list, here’s one for them! This beach umbrella provides maximum sun and weather protection on the beach. It even has UPF 50+ to protect against UVA and UVB rays!

Water Resistant Backpack

With great reviews and loads of colors to choose from, this backpack is a surefire winner for outdoorsy folks on your list. It has both backpack straps and carrying straps so they can choose how to carry it.

Compact Inflatable Sleeping Pad

If they’re never quite sure where they’ll bunk down for the night, here’s a great gift for them. This sleeping pad has more cushion than a traditional sleeping bag, but transports more easily and inflates with about 10-15 breaths.

Cup Holder for Bicycles

Got an adventurer on your list who loves to bike? This cup holder was made for them! This shop has some of the cutest bicycle cup holders I’ve ever seen – they’re witty too. Perfect for that friend who loves their bike and also a laugh or two.

Cooler Chair

This is perfect for those guys or girls that love to fish, hunt or just sit by the lake for a while. Not only is it a seat and holds your beer (or other beverage of choice), but it also has a coozie holder built-in and we all know that’s essential for a cold beer. Am I right or am I right?

Happy Camper Mug

Give the campers on your list this fun happy camper mug.

Picnic Blanket

For the person who loves lazy days in the park or in their own backyard, this picnic blanket is perfect for them.

Memorable Travel Gift Ideas

Gifts that remind them of special trips and celebrate their love of travel…

Vintage Map Magnets

The perfect way for them to display photos from their trips on the fridge is with these vintage map magnets! You can choose your own cities to put on the magnets!

Airplane Ornament

If they are often up in the air and like it that way, snag them this airplane Christmas tree ornament to remind them of their travels every year.

Scratch Off Maps

Hands down, this is one of my most favorite gift ideas. These scratch-off maps are nothing short of genius and are priced great! As one travels to different places, when they come back, they can scratch off the place they went to reveal a beautiful watercolor underneath. You can find the United States version here and the world version here.

50 States Photo Map

If they have visiting every state on their bucket list, then this United States photo map is a fun and meaningful gift to give them! As they visit each state, they’ll be able to come back home and cross it off their list with a photo. You can also choose to give them an individual photo state or other countries – they can be found in this shop.

Jet Set Coaster Set

This set of coasters features four different airport codes vintage style. It’s perfect for that person who both loves to travel and appreciates a good vintage touch. I have a pair of these handmade coasters myself and love them.

Firstleaf Wines

Get them a bottle of wine from one of their favorite places to travel! Firstleaf has handpicked wines from all over the United States as well as Italy, Spain, Chile, and France – just to name a few. Most bottles are less than $20!

Vintage Travel Posters

You can get 95 printable vintage travel posters here. Pick out a few of your gift recipient’s favorite travel spots or a poster from a place you visited together, print it out and frame it for them!

City Map on Wood

Here’s another art option for travel lovers on your list. Have a map of one of their favorite cities turned into a piece of art on wood. Choose from several different sizes, styles and of course, cities!

Ticket Stub Diary

I keep just about every zoo ticket, movie ticket, subway ticket and whatever other little tokens such as those that we use on our trips. I love this ticket stub diary because you can actually flip through to look at the mementos from trips.

Travel Journal

These leather wrapped travel journals are perfect for the adventurer who does some reflecting while they are traveling or who just likes to reminisce on their adventures. They come in many different options.

Any great gift ideas for travelers you would like to share?

More gift idea lists…

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 18, 2019
Gifts for Little Kids that Aren’t Toys

Most kids can easily create a list a mile long containing all the toys they want for Christmas. I know my kid can and already has! But, we don’t always want to get them just toys. This list of gifts for kids that aren’t toys has a few things they might not have wanted, but will end up enjoying – a whole lot.

If any of you have kids or grandkids like my little Circus, they’ve already made up their list for Santa and their parents and it’s full of toy after toy after toy. And hey, that’s alright! It is Christmas and I can’t imagine not seeing the Circus’ face light up as she gets a few toys she’s been longing for.

However, I also like to surprise the Circus with a Christmas gift or two that she didn’t ask for and that aren’t toys, but that she will enjoy just as much.

If you’re on that same page, this list of gifts for kids might have a thing or two the littles in your life would love – they just don’t know it yet!

This list is more focused on gifts for little kids, roughly ages 4-8ish. My kiddo fits in that age bracket, so it’s easier for me to come up with things that kids in that age group would enjoy. Some of these gifts could absolutely work for kids younger or older than four and eight, and of course, you’ll be the best judge for that!

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Non Toy Gifts for Kids

Gifts for Creative Kids

Have a kid on your list who loves art projects? Stock them up on cool projects and craft supplies!

Suncatcher Art Kit

It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love a good, fun art project. We are big fans of sun catchers around here and the Circus loves making them. This sun catcher kit has 20 different ones to complete!

3D Pen

Bring their art to life with this 3D pen! This is definitely one for kids that are a little older, as it does plug in and heat up. Instead of ink, this pen puts out plastic to create 3D shapes.

Paint by Sticker Kit

We also love some painting by sticker around here. These are especially great for road trips to keep the kids occupied. It also requires them to use those fine motor skills as well.

Gifts for the R&R Kids

Have a kiddo who loves a good movie night? Check these ideas out for them!

Kids Size Recliner

My kiddo asked for one of these last year and her wish was granted! She loves relaxing in her recliner during movie night! Find this one here!

101 Movies Book

This is something both parents and kids can enjoy! Besides noting each of the 101 movies to watch, this book also has a section for the kiddos to be movie critics themselves and write their own reviews.

Pig Ottoman

Not ready to commit to a kid’s recliner? How about an ottoman for them to prop their feet on? This one is adorable, but you can also get it in other animal varieties including: an elephant, panda, and cow.

Gifts for Kids Who Love Adventure

Have a kiddo who’s always up for adventure? These might help them out on their next one…

World Traveler Play Set

This fun little play set includes tickets, postcards, a passport and more that can take your little kiddo on whatever adventure they create for themselves. Find this set here.

Fox Sleeping Bag

Whether they’re camping under the stars or in the den, they’ll enjoy it even more in this woodland fox sleeping bag! Other animal designs available. Find it here!

Gifts for the Animal Loving Kids

It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love animals. Here’s a couple options for them…

Zoobooks Magazine Subscription

We love our Zoobooks magazine around here! This is one of those gifts that keep giving all year long! Zoobooks has magazine subscriptions geared toward all different age brackets; you can find one that fits well for your kiddos here.

Canine Christmas Tree

This one is perfect for dog lovers and it also gives kids their own special little holiday decoration. This canine Christmas tree lights up and also plays music. My daughter received one of these for Christmas last year and she adores it!

Gifts for the Super Hero Fan

Every kiddo needs a little super hero magic in their lives…

The Big Book of Bedtime Stories for Super Heroes

Send your kids off to bed ready to dream about all their super powers. The Big Book of Bedtime Stories for Super Heroes will set the scene for super dreaming!

The Book Book of Super Villains

One must always be educated in the villains as well! The Big Book of Super Villains leaves no villain untouched!

Gifts for the Kids Who Love Drawing and Writing

For the kids who are always dreaming through words and drawings…

Personalized Notebooks

At Minted, you can get personalized notebooks for kids and choose to get either lined or blank paper inside the notebook. We’re getting the Circus two notebooks – one blank for drawing and one lined for writing this year. Each is personalized with her name as well. Find the Dino notebook here and the full selection of kid’s notebooks from Minted here.

Personalized Stationery

When I was a kid, I had a few fancy notepads that had my name on them and I thought that was so cool. Since the Circus is learning how to write now, I thought it might be fun to get her some of her own stationery that she can write letters to family and friends on. Besides the rainbow design there are also lots of other designs to choose from here.

Black Paper Sketchbook

If you’ve got a mini-artist on your hands, then they will think this black paper sketchbook is super cool. They might never want to go back to boring white paper after using this.

Moonlight Pen Set

To go along with the sketchbook, get them some brightly colored pens or markers, like this moonlight pen set that really pops on the black drawing paper.

Gifts for the Kids Who Love Personalization

They think it’s pretty cool when something has their name on it…

Personalized Beach Towels

Your kids won’t ever fight over beach towels again because they’ll each have their own personalized one! There are lots of different themes, animals, patterns and designs to choose from at Just So Posh. Find the whale one here.

Personalized Activity Placemats

If you’ve got littles who are learning their ABCs, numbers, or how to tell time, a great way to help them with that is with these personalized activity placemats. They keep learning fun while eating dinner and also wipe clean!

Gifts Especially for Strong Girls

Books to teach our girls to be strong, determined and to stand for what they believe in…

She Persisted

This book tells the stories of 13 different American women who changed the world in some way. They range from Harriet Tubman to Sally Ride to Helen Keller just to name a few. Find the book here.

I Dissent

This is the story of the one and only, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how how she’s spent her life standing up for equality by arguing against unfair treatment. It’s in picture book form, so it’s easily digestible for little girls. Find it here.

What non toy gifts will you be picking up this year?

More Gift Ideas:

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 16, 2019
Gifts for Readers that Aren’t All Books

If you have an avid book reader on your holiday gift list, take a look at at this list of best gifts for readers! There are some great books you could get them, but there are also great gifts for book lovers that aren’t books!

Since we talk books around here a good bit (although I am behind on sharing my latest good reads with you!), I thought it would be fun to create a gift list full of gifts for bookworms this holiday season.

I’ve complied some of my favorite reads (and ones I have on my to-read list) in different genres, but since it can sometimes be hard to sometimes pinpoint exactly what a fellow reader might like to read, I’ve also gathered some non-book gifts for book readers. I have to say, some of these are just super creative!

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Gifts for Bookworms

Non-Book Gifts for Avid Readers

Library Card Socks

For the guy or gal who still believes in the power of a real book and the beauty of the library, grab them these library card socks. If you’ve got someone who’s a bit of a rebel, get them these banned book socks.

Literary Glass

Choose to have book page text from Pride and Prejudice, Sherlock Holmes, Hamlet, Les Miserable, or the Count of Monte Cristo put on this literary glass. This glass is perfect someone who winds down with a good book & drink before bedtime.

Book Coaster Set

This set of coasters is the perfect gift to complement your reader’s favorite reading nook. A perfect spot for their drink, but they’ll also love how unique these are. These are handmade and come complete with a wrap, ready for gift giving.

Book Inspired Candle

Each book candle has it’s own signature smell that relates to the book. The Great Gatsby features gin, juniper and daisy, To Kill a Mockingbird is Mint Sweet Tea and Catcher in the Rye is Bourbon and Tobacco Flower. The labels are also made to look like library checkout cards!

Ex Libris Book Stamp

Got a reader on your list who keeps every book they’ve read and will loan them out, but only under strict instruction? Get them this Ex Libris Book Stamp or opt to get one that says “From the Library Of” or “This book belongs to.”

Colorful Library Card Pillows

Another perfect item to cozy up their reading nook is one of these library card throw pillows. Again, this is a great gift for those folks who can still remember what a library card looked like!

Literary Tattoos

Help them rep some of the most famous literary quotes with these literary tattoos. Besides famous quotes, it also includes reading mantras, pretty art and odes to punctuation.

Scratch Off Reading List

For the literary person on your list who is serious about reading the classics, get them this scratch off reading list. As they read each book, they can scratch it off on the poster to reveal an image.

Book Gifts for Book Readers

A book about books.

1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

This book about books features literally 1,000 books to read and why you should read them. It includes genres from fiction, children’s, poetry, science fiction and just about everything else under the sun. Find it here.

For the Person Who Doesn’t Know What Rain on a Tin Roof Sounds Like

My Southern Journey / Once There Was a Farm

If you’ve got someone on your list who needs to fall in the love with the South, get him or her a Rick Bragg book. He’s written my favorite books about the south. A good place to start is with My Southern Journey – short personal narratives he’s written throughout his writing career. If you think they’re ready to jump right on in though, get them his All Over But the Shoutin’ book. I am also a big fan of Once There Was a Farm. This book goes farther back than Bragg’s and recounts the stories of growing up on a farm in the 1920’s and 30’s with just Dabney’s mother running the farm. It’s not a very well known book, but I discovered it about 12 or 13 years ago and have read it countless times since.

If they need a bit more easing into the South…

South of Broad

If memoirs and non-fiction isn’t their thing, but you still think they need a good education about the South, then get them a Pat Conroy book. Any Pat Conroy book will do, however I am partial to South of Broad as it was the first I read of his and I fell hard. And even if you don’t think they would like books about the South or they know all about it, but they’ve never picked up a Pat Conroy book, then change that now. Bless their souls, what is wrong with them?

For Those Who Need a Laugh

It Looked Different on the Model / Stories I’d Tell in Bars

I haven’t read either of these before, but reading the synopsis, both are getting added to my to-read list. Sometimes we just need a good laugh and to know that we aren’t alone in the world when we’re in a dressing room staring at our reflection in the mirror wondering what in the hell went wrong. Both of these books will aid in that.

For the One Who Isn’t Scared of a Few Ghosts

Four and Twenty Blackbirds / The House on Tradd Street / The Family Plot

These are a few of my all-time favorite ghost stories. The first two, Four and Twenty Blackbirds and The House on Tradd Street are actually the first in a series of books. I’ve read Four and Twenty Blackbirds a few times now as well as its follow-up books. It mixes history with voodoo and of course, a good family secret or two. The House on Tradd Street is set in Charleston, South Carolina and again mixes some history in there, complete with an old house (which I’m a sucker for) that holds a few secrets. The Family Plot is written by the same author of Four and Twenty Blackbirds and is one of her newer books. Again, it’s set in an old house that’s been abandoned for years and is now being stripped of its “good stuff” before it’s demolished. However, the house is haunted – and not with the good kinds of ghosts.

Are they history buffs?

Before We Were Yours / Spinning the Moon

Both of these books have a good bit of historical fiction weaved into them. Before We Were Yours goes back and forth between present day and the 1930s and creates a historical fiction story from the Georgia Tann scandal in the 1930s when children were being kidnapped from their parents and then sold via her “adoption agency” to families all over the country – an amazing read, y’all. Definitely one of my favorites to date. Spinning the Moon is actually two books in one by one of my favorite authors, Karen White. One novel is set during the Civil War and the other during Reconstruction. Both books are excellent reads and its even better because it is two stories in one book!

For the Girl Power Person…

Bad Girls Throughout History / Becoming / Notorious RBG

These are for the people who are all about empowering females. Bad Girls Throughout History chronicles the lives of 100 revolutionary women from all walks of life including Joan Jett to Marie Curie. Becoming is Michelle Obama’s much anticipated memoir. And finally, Notorious RBG is about the one and only Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whom I consider to be one of the most inspirational women ever. In a nutshell, this book tells the story of how one small woman has dedicated her life to further gender equality in our country. And she’s still doing it at 85. That’s truly just the tip of the iceberg though – RBG is a force to be reckoned with and there’s no doubt in my mind, females wouldn’t be where we are today without her.

For the Parents Still Trying to Figure It Out

But Did You Die? / I’m Sorry. Love, Your Husband / I Heart My Little A-Holes

These books are for those parents who need to know that it’s completely ok to not have your shit together. Because really, none of us do and if some of us say we do, we are straight up full of you know what. But Did You Die? is from the same authors of I Just Want to Pee Alone, which was another hilarious foray into the world of bad parenting at it’s best. I’m Sorry. Love, your husband. is parenting from a dad’s view. It will make men feel not alone and make women realize that it’s not just their husbands that are stupid sometimes. 😉 I’m kidding. I Heart My Little A-Holes is just as the book cover says – a bunch of holy-crap moments no one tells you about parenting. We love them, but y’all know they are straight up little a-holes sometimes.

Can you add any gift ideas for readers to this list?

More unique gift ideas…

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Gift Ideas for Friends
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Gifts for Drinkers
Best Gifts for People Who Travel
Gifts for Sarcastic Friends
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for People Who Love Music
Gifts for New Homeowners
Unique Personalized Gifts
Gifts that Keep Giving
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Couples
Gifts for Creative People
Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers
Gifts for DIYers

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November 15, 2019
Gifts for the Drinkers

Have a few people on your gift list who love their libations? These drinking gifts include something for every kind of drinker. Whether they love beer, wine, whiskey or something else, we’ve got you covered with the best gifts for drinkers right here.

Doesn’t libations just sound like a dirty word? Maybe I’m just weird and it just sounds like a dirty word to me. Either way, I’ve never shied away from using a dirty word, so why start now?

If you have people on your gift list who love to partake in a few libations now and then, these alcohol related gifts are for them. And if you partake in the drinks with them, then they could be perfect for you too. 😉

Let’s have a little fun! Here are Christmas gift ideas for people who love to drink. Be it cheap beer, martinis, straight tequila or wine, there’s something here for each of them!

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Gifts for Alcohol Lovers

Most people who love their libations often have a preferred poison. So I’m going to break this down into general alcohol gifts and then specific types of liquor related gifts.

General Alcohol Christmas Gifts

Bracelet Flask

Perfect for girlfriends on your list who love both style and a nip every now then, this bracelet flask will check off both items.

Skull Decanter with Shot Glasses

A unique decanter is always a great gift for folks who love their libations. I actually have this set and we love it’s fun detail and heavy durability.

Flask Book Box

They can hide their special stash with this one! Really want to wow them? Fill the flask with a liquor they wouldn’t normally treat themselves too.

Porch Drinking Cocktail Napkins

Memory Loss Cocktail Napkins

Fun cocktail napkins are always a no-fail gift for drinkers on your list. I love the vintage feel these have! At just $5 a pack, you could treat them to both designs.

Gold Coupe Glass

Gold Rocks Glass

Another no-fail gift for those of us who love our libations are glass sets. Gorgeous matching sets are something most of us don’t often treat ourselves to, so they make great gift ideas!

Ice Bucket

An ice bucket is always a great addition to their bar! This one comes with a coordinating gold lid and ice tongs. They can use it to chill a bottle of wine or for ice for mixing up cocktails!

Booze and Vinyl

This book takes you through records from the 1950s to the 2000s along with cocktails and drink recipes to compliment each album. I mean, personally, I can’t think of anything better than this. Can you?

Gifts for Beer Drinkers

The Ultimate Coozie

This isn’t just any coozie – it’s a triple insulated bottle cooler that will keep their beer cold wherever they go.

Lawnmower Beer Can Holder

Mowing the lawn won’t be nearly as bad with their beer close at hand, right?

Beer Flight Paddle

They can have their own tasting party right at home with this beer flight paddle. It comes with the glasses and you can choose from different colors as well.

Beer Cap USA Map

If they love trying all kinds of different beers from different places, then this beer cap map is perfect for them. You can also opt to get one of these in a single state shape – find those here.

Hold My Beer Coozie

For friends who make questionable choices while drinking, get them this coozie featuring the words that precede every stupid thing I’ve ever done.

Personalized Beer Can Handle

Turn their beer can into a mug with this beer can handle. If you want to have fun with this, instead of their name, use their embarrassing nickname. 😉

Beer Bottle Holster

Free up their hands with this beer bottle holster. It loops right onto any belt and can be personalized custom stamping.

Gifts for Wine Drinkers

Firstleaf Specialty Wines

Treat them to a monthly box of wine or a few select specialty wines from Firstleaf. Don’t think this one will set you back a lot – most all the wines are less than $20 a bottle.

Unique Wine Bottle Covers

Presentation is key. Gift that special bottle of wine clad in a British soldier’s uniform, a bullfighter or frenchman. Everyone will get a giggle out of it!

Insulated Wine Glass

The ultimate in keeping wine cold right here. This Corkcicle wine glass will keep wine cold for 9+ hours. Perfect for beach and pool loving folks!

Shower / Bathtub Wine Glass Holder

I won’t lie. I have one of these. And it really does work. For the guy or gal who loves to unwind with a hot shower or bath and a glass of wine, this is perfect for them.

Wine Tote

For the person who likes to take their own wine to events, this wine tote will hold up to four bottles of wine and it also has a handy dispenser.

Wine Rack

This wine rack is perfect for guys or gals who have just gotten their own place! It’s compact, but gorgeous design will work just about anywhere!

Gifts for Cocktail Drinkers

Retro Cocktail Coasters

For the person who takes advantage of just about every cocktail hour they can, snag them these retro style cocktail coasters. They might just inspire them to try out some cocktails from the 50’s!

Fruit Keg Tapping Kit

Help them create their own fruity kegs with this fruit keg tapping kit. This is perfect for both folks who love a fruity cocktail and those people who do a lot of entertaining during the summer months.

Vintage Cocktails Book

If you have a friend who is all about cocktail hour, then they will love diving into this vintage cocktails book and whipping up a few new-to-them drinks.

Bar Caddy Dispenser

Also for the person who loves mixing drinks is this bar caddy dispenser. They can load it up with four of their favorite liquors and pour the perfect shot every time.

Gifts for Whiskey Drinkers

John Wayne Whiskey Glasses

If you’ve got someone who loves a good glass of whiskey and can appreciate The Duke, these glasses are for them.

Whiskey Soap

Do they like whiskey enough to soap up with it? Just remind them to not digest this whiskey soap.

Personalized Whiskey Barrel

Serious about their whiskey? Get them this personalized whiskey barrel. If they like to get creative, you can get them the barrel with a whiskey making kit.

Gifts for Vodka Drinkers

Vodka Coffee Mug

Maybe you find yourself questioning just what is in your friend’s mug. Get them this vodka coffee mug to warn others.

Vodka Sign

Help them set the tone in their house with this fun gift for vodka lovers. It’s just fun water after all. Right?

Gifts for Tequila Drinkers

Colored Margarita Salt

If you have a friend that loves tequila and/or margaritas, then this colored margarita salt would be a fun gift for them. You can get the entire set or individual colors.

Tequila Makes My Clothes Fall Off Sign

Like the song said, sometimes tequila just makes her clothes fall off. This one is sure to bring a few laughs!

Any drinking related gifts you’ll be picking up for folks this year?

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Funny Gift Ideas

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Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 14, 2019
Gifts for Friends: Holiday Gifts for Every Type of Friend on Your List

Want to get your friends something memorable for the holidays this year? Look no further, folks. These gift ideas for friends vary from memorable to funny to functional and a few other things as well. Whether you need best friend gift ideas, gifts for that special co-worker or anything else in between, there’s definitely something here for them.

Finding great Christmas gifts for friends is one of my favorite things during the holidays. I’m always about a funny gift for them, but I also love meaningful, just because or unique gifts that only they would appreciate.

This list of gift ideas for friends is a big mix of all those types of gifts. On top of that, these gifts range from $5 – $50, so there is truly something here for every budget.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends

Funny Gifts for Friends

Jesus and Germs Soap Dispenser

Truth. They everywhere, y’all. Give them a blessing every time they go to wash their hands with this humorous soap dispenser. It’s only $15 – I’m willing to bet you’ll find some other great gifts from the store I found this little gem at as well.

Golden Girls Windshield Sun Shade

The gift that gives only your BFF a good laugh, but everyone that comes near their car on a hot sunny day. I feel like this might become a backdrop for many selfies as well.

The Funniest Candles You’ve Ever Seen

Hands down, one of the funniest gifts I’ve ever purchased. I came across these candles last year at a local store and probably stood in front of them for an hour reading every one of them and trying to decide which was best for a couple of my friends. And yes, these candles do actually smell really good – they aren’t just funny.

Golden Girl Altar Candles

I mean folks, it’s all the Golden Girls on altar candles. Do I need to elaborate? I think not. You can get this set of all four GGs for $38 – keep one for yourself and give the other three to your three best friends. Picture it. Christmas. 2018. <—See what I did there. If you didn’t, we can’t be friends. #sorrynotsorry

Unique Gifts for Friends

Head of a Lady Planter

For the green thumb friend on your list, give them this fantastic planter. They can fully customize it with “hair” of their choice.

Swan Umbrella

I adore a beautiful umbrella and I think they are always a great gift to give. This swam umbrella will even stand on it’s own.

Qing Cocktail Napkin Set

I adore the beautifully detailed design and that tassel – icing on the cake! These are perfect for the cocktail lovers or entertainers on your list!

Met Trinket Box

I think a sweet little trinket box is always a great gift to give – especially one as unique as this! It celebrates art from the one and only MET and New York City.

Egyptian Cat Bookmark

This cat bookmark makes a great unique gift for those cat lovers on your list or even those who are interested in Egyptian art, as this bookmark is based off an ancient Egyptian sculpture.

Pharaoh Pen

These fantastic little pens are – wait for it – a whopping $5. These are great gifts for friends, co-workers, teachers and make great stocking stuffers for kids too! The detail on these is very impressive.

Gifts for Friends Who Are Animal Lovers

Cats: Photographs

Have you ever seen a sassier cat? For the friend of felines on your list, they’ll adore this book. You’ve never seen cats like this before!

Dog Side Plates

These brightly designed plates will make even non-dog lovers smile! Four pups to choose from and a coordinating mug!

Flamingo Cookie Jar

If you have a friend on your list who loves the beach or flamingos, snatch them up this flamingo cookie jar – only $20 right now!

Classic Gift Ideas for Friends

Mikasa Palazzo Vase

Maybe it’s the Southern girl in me, or my love of fresh flowers, but personally, I don’t think you can ever go wrong with gifting a great vase. And that’s exactly what this one is – along with a great price!

Gold Feather Frame

I think the same is true of a good picture frame. These always make a great gift and especially in an age where most of our photos live in our phone – we need to print those out and enjoy them more!

A Great Coffee Table Book

All American Ads: 90s

This book was in the hotel we stayed at in New Orleans and I can’t tell you much I enjoyed flipping through it – perfect for us 80’s and 90’s kids! Definitely takes you on a trip down memory lane!

Whiskey in a Teacup

If they are southern to the core, go with Reese Witherspoon’s book, Whiskey in a Teacup. This book is a reflection of every great southern woman. It even has a few recipes in it!

Personalized Gifts for Friends

For those friends on your list who still know the power of a handwritten note, get them personalized stationery. There are lots of different styles to choose from for both guys and gals on your list here.

A Cup of Ambition

Cup of Ambition Coffee Mug

If they are a working girl, always on the go and climbing that ladder, then get them this coffee mug. They’ll start off every morning humming 9 to 5. 😉

What holiday gifts will you be getting for your friends this year?

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Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 12, 2019
Gifts That Keep Giving
Looking for the gift that keeps on giving for someone on your holiday gift list? Look no further! This list of useful gifts that keep giving and monthly gift boxes are sure to be the perfect gift for a few folks on your list!

If you’re one for thinking out of the box when it comes to holiday gift giving, then this list is for you.

These are all gift ideas that keep on giving throughout the year.

Magazine subscriptions are usually the most thought of “gifts that keep giving” holiday gifts – and those are great options! What about a different gift that keeps on giving though?

I’ve got two different types of gifts that keep on giving here:
1. Practical, useful gifts that the gift recipeient will find themselves using over and over again.
2. Subscription Gift Boxes (some really unique ones!) that they’ll be surprised to get throughout the year!
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A Gift that Keeps on Giving

Useful Gifts They’ll Soon Find They Can’t Live Without

Anti-Stress Microwaveable Neck Wrap

For the overworked friend on your list, give them this neck wrap. This wrap pulls double duty – you can microwave it for a warm wrap or stick it in the freezer to use as a cold wrap. It also boasts a soothing lavender and chamomile scent.

Peter Thomas Roth Mask-Erade Set

If you really want to spoil them, give them this mask set to go along with that neck wrap. I’m a skincare junkie and these are some of my most favorite tried and true face masks right here at a great value – only $19 for the set!

The Giving Plate

Being a person who loves gifting, I adore the idea behind this plate. It doesn’t actually belong to any one person. The idea is to gift it to someone, full of sweet goodies of course, then they’ll fill it back up and pass it along to someone else. Beautiful, right? It’s a great way to get kids in a “giving” state of mind as well!

Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Speaking of cooking up yummy dishes, one of my favorite kinds of gifts that keep giving is great cookware! You can never go wrong with a good dutch oven – I use mine all. the. time. These things are so versatile. Make it even more special by giving them a tried and true recipe to go along with the cookware!

Polaroid Box Set

This one is perfect for the younger folks on your holiday gift list! They will love going “old school” taking Polaroids! This set comes with everything they need to get started. You might just have to give them a training session. 😉

Seasonal Wreath Subscription

Give them the gift of a beautiful front door all year long with this seasonal wreath subscription. With the start of each new season, they’ll be greeted by a gorgeous new wreath to go along with it.

Rosetta Stone

One of the best gifts you can give someone is the gift of learning something new – so how about a language? At Rosetta Stone, you can purchase a subscription to gift someone. This is great for people who love to travel the world or just always wanted to learn a new language.

Budget Planner

The gift of personal finance planning! There’s no better time to get on track with your budget than right before a new year. This financial planner will help your recipient start and stay strong in their spending, savings and more throughout the upcoming new year.

Yeti Rambler

If they have yet to buy themselves a YETI, do it for them now. We even have lowball YETIs for our cocktails. These suckers keep cold drinks cold for hours and vice versa for hot drinks. They even have YETI coffee mugs now if that would better fit your gift recipient.

Wine Tote

Are they a wine lover? This wine tote is something they’ll be able to reuse over and over again. This tote is perfect for them to load up their favorite wines to take to BYOB restaurants, a picnic in the park or parties!

Magnifier Pendant Necklace

Not your regular necklace! Beauty and functionality merge perfectly together in this magnifying pendant necklace! Perfect for ladies who have trouble reading small print and could benefit from a handy little magnifying glass posing as a pretty necklace around their neck. The reviews on this necklace are fantastic as well.

Defrosting Mat

I am the queen of forgetting to defrost meat. And never once have I ever successfully been able to use my microwave to defrost either. To those of you who have actually figured out how to properly use those settings, my hat is off to you. For the rest of us, there’s this defrosting mat.

Heritage Pocket Knife

On top of the beautiful detailing this pocket knife sports, you can also have it engraved with the gift recipient’s initials. This knife from Things Remembered is both special and useful. It has great reviews as well! Any guy on your list who always carries a knife would love this.

Stainless Steel Bar Soap

I don’t mind cooking, but I detest the smell that garlic and onions leave behind on my hands. To get rid of those, I run the back of a stainless steel knife along my fingers under the water. Let me just tell you though that this stainless steel soap bar is much safer. This is such a useful item that anyone who cooks often would be appreciative of.

Amazon Firestick

If they have yet to jump on the Firestick train, then go ahead and pull them on board this holiday season. I’ll be the first to say that when Grunt bought us one, I was like, why do we need that? And then I discovered that with this one little thing, I could watch all the television series I’d never gotten to watch before (hello Ally McBeal!) and then re-watch all my favorites (The Sopranos!). And I can also feed my 1970s, 80s and 90s movie addictions.

Legacy Box

I am a huge fan of Legacybox. If you’ve been around here for more than a hot second, you know that I am big on preserving those special family memories whether it’s a piece of furniture, a photo or hell, even a bottle of cologne. Legacybox is a service that digitizes all your old family photos, home videos and more. Talk about giving someone a walk down memory lane for the holidays, right?

Womens Pajamas / Mens Pajamas

Never ever discount just how much someone will appreciate a great pair of pajamas. Every year, my in-laws get me a new cozy pair of pjs for Christmas and every year, I wear the heck out of them. These womens pajamas have great reviews and come in a variety of colors and patterns to choose from – same with the men’s!

Subscription Boxes They’ll Love Getting Throughout the Year

Dollar Sock Crew Subscription Box

I think we all have that one friend who loves sporting trendy and/or cooky socks. A subscription to the Dollar Sock Crew will fit them perfectly. These subscriptions are super affordable too – it is called the Dollar Sock Crew after all! There are loads of different colors, themes, and patterns to choose from as well!

Firstleaf Wine Club

Wine drinker? They will love this gift – a subscription to Firstleaf Wine Club. Choose from red, white, a mix and how often to send a box. This is perfect for those people who love to try new wines, but also great for those who are just jumping into the wine world. Rather just select a few wines to get them? Just visit the Firstleaf store here and do that!

Bloomsy Box Subscription

Yes, flowers do “just” die, there’s something special about having fresh flowers in the house. There is just something about them that can lift your spirits a little and bring a smile out of you even on the roughest of days. Bloomsy Box offers flower subscriptions that you can gift to someone on your list. Once more, there are different options to choose from to fit your budget.

Apollo Surprise Box

Apollo Box is one of my go-to places for gifts. They also offer an Apollo Box Surprise Box that would make a great gift that keeps giving the whole year through. Each month or quarter, the gift recipient receives a box of unique goodies from Apollo Box. There are a few options to choose from when it comes to the subscription box – prices start at $30 for a box with products that are valued up to $50!

Mouth Snack Subscription Box

These snack subscription boxes from MOUTH come with a variety of 4-5 different snacks which could include a fruit and nut mix, gourmet pickles, popcorn, Indie poptarts and much more. This would be perfect for teens, college students, and bachelors on your gift list! I’m willing to bet grandparents would enjoy this too!

Blue Apron Gift Card

This gift idea is for those super busy people in your life or those people who love to cook and try new foods. Give them the gift of not having to figure out what’s for dinner with a gift card to Blue Apron. They’ll be able to decide what kind of meal and for how many they want to use their gift card for and they will be so grateful that all the heavy lifting was done for them. Personally, we have used Blue Apron before and loved it.

Stitch Fix Gift Card

Stitch Fix is perfect for those people who need to treat themselves a little, but rarely have the time to do it. Without ever leaving their sofa, they can have a personal stylist curate an outfit or two just for them. And if they like it, they can sign up to receive a new “fix” every month or however often they wish. Of course, you might not be the best person to nail down the exact style of the person on your gift list, so give them a Stitch Fix gift card. Stitch Fix offers packages for both guys and gals!

What are your go-to gifts that keep giving?

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Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

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Gifts for Her

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November 11, 2019
Unique Gifts for Couples: Things They’ll Both Love!

Have a happy couple or two on your holiday gift list this year? Sometimes it’s easier to find a perfect gift for the couple, rather than finding something for each of them individually. Here, you’ll find 15+ unique gifts for couples! Trust me, these are some good gifts for couples – I want a few for myself!

While I don’t think my holiday gift list is all that long, others would disagree. Hi, Grunt. Lucky for me though, he just goes with it – he knows gifting is my thing.

There are quite a few people on the list, but it doesn’t always seem like a lot to me. I think part of it is because I tend to look for gifts that would work well for couples on my list and therefore, kill two birds with one stone. I especially do this a lot with aunts and uncles, parents, and close friends.

This gift guide contains some of my favorite holiday gifts for couples. Whether the loving couple is young or old, newly married or married for 30 years, there’s something here that will work perfectly for the both of them.

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Cool Gifts for Couples

Give them a place to relax…

Zero Gravity Patio Chair Recliners

If they love spending time lounging outdoors with a drink in hand, then these patio recliners are perfect for them. Get this set for only $80! Yes, that’s two chairs for that price – they have great reviews too!

Two Person Canopy Swing / Glider

If the couple is more of the cozying up, swinging type, you could opt for this swing/glider instead. It also offers shade for those who prefer to stay out of the sun. It’s still less than $100, has great reviews and comes with the cushions!

For outdoor loving couples…

Solo Stove Bonfire Fire Pit

Welcome to the future of fire pits. This fire pit burns with very little smoke, so no more smelling like smoke after bonfire nights! It’s also portable, so the couple can take the bonfire with them anytime they want.

Meyer Lemon Tree

Who wouldn’t love to have a Meyer lemon tree just a few steps away? These fragrant beauties grow indoors in all zones and outdoors in low frost zones. This is one of those gifts they’ll enjoy all year long, for years to come!

For both young and old couples…

One Pan, Two Plates Cookbook

This one is great for both newlywed couples or empty nesters! It is possible to cook for two, without having loads of leftovers and stacks of dirty dishes!

Ultimate Journeys for Two

For the adventurous couple on your gift list, help them plan their travel bucket list with this great book. It’s full of trip ideas all over the globe!

A nice addition to their kitchen and/or entertaining arsenal…

Cuisinart Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker

For the couple who loves a sweet treat and experimenting in the kitchen, give them their own ice cream maker! Just make sure you get invited over for dessert one night!

Nespresso Coffee and Espresso Maker

My uncle calls this the “Cadillac of coffee machines.” He’s right. I recently got one of these and love whipping up my own coffeehouse creations right in my very own kitchen!

Luna 5-Piece Decanter Set

Every couple needs a great decanter set. JoyJolt has a wonderful selection of all sorts of drink ware. Their Luna set is my personal favorite with its clean, classic lines.

Spoil them a little…

Towel Warmer

You’ll also find this one on my gift guide for the person who has everything – a towel warmer is a fantastic gift for so many different types of people! They will love you forever if you get them this one!

iRobot Roomba Vacuum

I can’t tell you how much the hubs and I both love our Roomba. It has made life just a little less hectic. They will love you for taking something like sweeping and vacuuming off their to-do list!

Treat them to a date night…

Date Night Bucket List / Happy Moments Gift Card

This one is perfect for couples with kids. They can pull a date night plan right out of the Date Bucket List and then head off to make it happen with their Happy Moments gift card! If you gift babysitting with this one, you’ll get loads of bonus points! 😉

Something custom…

Custom Return Address Stamp

I’m a sucker for a good return address stamp and/or labels. I lean toward stamps because the only thing you could run out of would be ink and that’s reloadable whereas you would always have to buy more labels. This return address stamp is simple, classic and one that any couple would appreciate it – especially when they are putting their return address on all those holiday cards!

First Christmas Spooning Ornament

When I stumbled upon this Christmas ornament, it was a laugh out loud moment! This isn’t one of your sappy, all in love, first Christmas ornaments. It’s much better than that! This first Christmas spooning ornament is perfect for of course, newlyweds! If they’ve been together for a while, you could opt for this spoon that says Spooning Since and then their wedding date.

Personalized Mixtape Doormat

I love this gift idea for a favorite couple! A doormat that looks like those mixtapes which defined your life during the 80’s and 90’s – need I say more? Have it personalized with the couple’s name or their song.

Personalized Cutting Board

While it is a cutting board, this is also a perfect charcuterie board, thus perfect for couples who entertain. Have it personalized with their name, monogram or whatever you like. I love the slate inlay it has – it gives a nice contrast to the wood.

Family Name and House Number Plaque

Help them mark their territory in style with this family name and house number plaque. It is fully customizable – you can even choose from over 15 different color combinations. If they might move around, then go with a family name sign that they could take with them wherever they go.

Love and Luck Horseshoe

Horseshoes are a symbol of good luck. Anytime I find them around the farm, I throw them up on the nearest random nail whether it’s on the house or in the toolshed. I figure you can’t ever have too many ways to get luck on your side. You can have this horseshoe customized with different wording options and different ribbon colors.

Something to treat themselves to…

Firstleaf Wines / Firstleaf Wine Club

Wines are perfect for couples, both young and old. If they are young, chances are, they aren’t going to often splurge on a bottle of good wine. Do the spoiling and splurging for them! Buy them a few unique wines from Firstleaf or get them a membership to the Firstleaf Wine Club where they will receive a few bottles picked especially for them however often you decide.

Gourmet Cheese Crate

How about some cheese to go with that wine? If they are foodies or enjoy some great cheese to go with their wine or snacking, this gourmet cheese crate is a great gift idea for couples. It comes with four different cheeses as well as dried fruits and mixed nuts. Paired with the wine gift, this could create the perfect date night at home!

Will a dynamic duo in your life be getting one of these couples gifts?

More gift ideas lists below!

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 6, 2019
Gifts for Creative People

Have a few people on your gift list that are just spewing with creativity? They’re always coming up with something that just leaves you in awe? Then they will love getting one of these gifts for creative people! These gifts will continue to foster their creativity and for that, they will love you forever. Here’s to the artsy people in your life!

I started doing a gift guide for creatives last year. You know those ones who can take nearly nothing or what you would have considered garbage and turn it into one of the most beautiful things you’ve ever seen in your life? Yep, this list of gift ideas is geared toward those people.

I’ve left some of the creative gifts from last year on the list (because they were too good not too!), but I’ve also added in more gift options to help you find the perfect gift for those artistic people on your list this holiday season.

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Gifts for Artistic People

Artist Palette Ornament

Give a nod to their artistic abilities with this quaint little palette ornament. This is one of those gifts that you truly can’t go wrong with – everyone loves an ornament that expresses them!

Waterproof Notepad

Am I the only one who seems to get great ideas in the shower, but then forget them as soon as I get out? 🙄 This notepad solves that problem! They’ll have a place to jot their idea down right then!

Inner Sparkle Tote Bag

Not only will they love this bag for it’s message, but they will also be able to easily transport their crafting supplies wherever they go! They’ll sparkle just carrying it.

Ways to Be Creative Book

Just like writers with writer’s block, we creatives often hit creative blocks – and that’s where this book comes in! It will help to get their creative juices flowing again!

Creative not Neat T-Shirt

It’s true – usually if you’re in the midst of a fantastic creative span, there won’t be a thing around you that will be neat and tidy. This shirt will validate their not-so-neatness.

Artist Palette Catchall Trinket Tray

This little tray will be the perfect bedside tray for the artsy person in your life. It can catch their jewelry or loose change at the end of the day, keeping it all corralled – making their lives a little neater.

Artist Palette Cheese Tray

Another artist palette tray option here, but this one for entertaining! This is sure to add some color and interest to their dinner party – even though those creatives tend to always be interesting. 😃

Happy Little Accidents Bob Ross Game / Bob Ross Coffee Table Book

I mean, can you ever go wrong with a Bob Ross themed gift? The answer is no. Never. If they’re fun-loving and into game nights, snag them the Happy Little Accidents game. If pretty pictures are more their thing, go for the coffee table book.

Van Gogh Salt and Pepper Shakers

Talk about the most interesting pair of salt and pepper shakers! Any creative soul will appreciate these! The shakers even replicate Van Gogh’s ear he cut off.

Paintbrush and Palette Earrings

This is the perfect way to help the painter in your life express themselves through jewelry! This is a three piece set so they can opt to wear the palette and a brush or just the brushes!

The Kings of Art on a Mug
Pablo Picasso / Andy Warhol / Vincent van Gogh / Salvador Dali

Who better to think about and potentially gain inspiration from while drinking their morning cup of joe than some of the greatest artists of all time? Whether they’re a painter, photographer, sculptor or any other kind of artist, they’ll appreciate one of these mugs. Any of the mugs will only set you back $25. Also, did I mention these are from The MET. Yes, as in the one and only Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC – you know you’re getting quality here.

Hand Lettering 101

This guide to hand lettering is a hands-on workbook that teaches how to create beautiful script, starting with the basics. If you’ve seen your gift recipient fawning over hand lettering artwork that’s popular right now, this would be the perfect gift for them! Besides letters, Hand Lettering 101 also covers learning how to write fancy numbers!

Craft Supply Storage Box

As a somewhat crafty person myself, I can say with confidence that there isn’t a creative soul on this planet who wouldn’t appreciate and couldn’t use more storage for their crafting supplies. This one has handy pull out compartments, so they could just pull out one of the compartments if they wanted or they could pick up the handle of the whole thing and go to work.

Color Wheel Necklace

Here’s one that’s perfect for artists and color lovers! This color wheel necklace will allow them to show off their love of color! And since it has every color – it’s going to match whatever they wear! This necklace is another gift that’s less than $20!

Color Wheel Umbrella

Another for the colorful creatives on your list, they would adore this color wheel umbrella! Heck, I think even non-creative people would love this umbrella – it can brighten up the dreariest of days!

Dual Tip Brush Marker Pens

Treat them to a new set of colorful brush marker pens! The great thing about these markers is that they are dual tipped – there’s a fine point end and brush end. They are great for calligraphy and hand lettering but also perfect for adult coloring books and creating general art. These markers come with over 60 colors.

Solar Photography Kit

This is a really cool art kit! You put any object on the included paper, expose it to sunlight, then rinse with water to get unique blue prints. You can literally use anything on the paper, so the possibilities are endless! This solar photography kit is also a great buy – $15! Any creative person and kids would love this one too!!

What gifts for artsy people will you be adding to your list?

More gift ideas!

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Unique Personalized Gifts

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 5, 2019
Unique Personalized Gift Ideas

I love picking out unique personalized gifts for people on my gift list. Here, you’ll find both personalized gifts for him and monogrammed gifts for her, as well as budget personalized gifts under $25!

Being from and living in the South, I can appreciate a good monogrammed or personalized gift. You know us Southern girls – we’ll throw a monogram on just about anything we can!

I love giving personalized gifts for Christmas because they are are both unique and meaningful. Don’t get me wrong, I also love giving useful gifts and gifts that will spoil the gift recipient a bit too.

If it wasn’t already obvious, I’m a lover of all kinds of gift giving.

I’ve compiled a list here of unique personalized gifts for him, her, kids, couples and also personalized gifts that are under $25. And don’t worry, not every gift on here has to be personalized with a monogram – I’ve got some variety for ya! Either way, these gift options will show the gift recipient that you really went the extra mile for them.

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Cheap Personalized Gifts Under $25

Personalized Hand Stamped Key Necklace

I love the not-so-fancy feel of this personalized necklace from What on Earth. The key adds a special touch without it being too “froo-froo,” shall we say? This item would be a special gift for a guy or gal! It doesn’t have to be personalized with just initials either! You can also customize it with a word.

Custom Colorful Name Keychain with Tassel

This one is for those gals in your life who love a touch of color and a fun tassel. I can’t think of many gals on my own gift list who wouldn’t like one of these! Customize it with their name, monogram or a word of your choice.

P.S. – What on Earth (where the key necklace is from) is a new-to-me store I discovered this year and I absolutely love them! They are a great source for unique gifts!

State Jumbo Mug

Personalized gifts don’t always have to sport a name! Make a gift personal by giving them something that nods to their home state or one of their favorite states to visit! These mugs do a fantastic job of depicting characteristics of each of the 50 states and at only $6 a piece, they are a steal!

Horoscope Secret Message Necklace

Another great out-of-the-box personalized gift here – a horoscope necklace! Each necklace sports a pull-out bar that is inscribed with their sign and three characteristics of that sign. The sleek style of this necklace would work with just about anyone’s personal style.

Customized Pop Socket

These little gems are great for keeping a comfortable grip on your phone and now you can get a customized one with a photo of your choosing on it! How fun is that? As you can see from the photo above, these are perfect for pet lovers!

Personalized Leather Bracelet

For the more rugged guy or gal on your list that isn’t into all that bling, here’s a great gift option that’s still sentimental – a personalized leather bracelet. You can decide what message to put on it and if it just goes on the inside of the bracelet or outside!

Engraved Flask

This flask can be customized in a variety of ways. Opt for the monogram shown above (my personal favorite) or have the monogram put into a different style, font, single initial, their name and more.

Coordinates Keychain

This keychain is less than $10 and can be customized with any coordinates you want. This is a great gift for a kiddo who’s about to fly the coop or for a friend who is moving away.

State Tie Bar

You can get one of these State Tie Bars starting at $15. Opt for the gift recipient’s home state or maybe the state where they went to college. You can also put a personalized hidden message on the back of this tie bar.

Leather Monogrammed Bracelet

One of these leather monogrammed bracelets will set you back about $23. I love how the leather paired with the fancy monogram creates a kind of leather and lace feel. Does that make any sense at all?

Monogrammed Turkish towel

I love Turkish towels because they are great bath, beach and pool towels. They’re even better when they come with a gorgeous monogram on them! This one is only $27 and comes in a variety of colors and monogram styles.

Personalized Gifts for Kids

Crayon Name Set

This is such a fun gift for kids! Even I want a set of crayons that spell out my name! The multi-colored effect these sport will always leave them creating colorful masterpieces as well!

Personalized Book

My kiddo actually got one of these books last year and she loved it. It puts your kid right there in the story! And they think it’s so cool that there’s a book written all about them!

Name Puzzle

Fun meets learning with this one! This gift is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers on your gift list. They’ll learn letters and how to spell their name at the same time!

Personalized Gifts for Him

Engraved Gifts for Men on Your List

Authentic Personalized Ammo Box

This ammo box is a real, used military ammo box. It might have a few scratches and dings, but that will only add to the character. This is a great gift that can perform double duty by giving your gift recipient a great place to store special mementos instead of that falling apart shoe box they are currently using.

Walnut Striped Valet Tray

Help the man in your life remember where they put their wallet and keys with this striped and initialed valet tray. Monogramming is included for free and you can choose from the green and navy stripe or a navy and white stripe for a more nautical look.

Monogrammed Wood Watch

If they are a bit on the rugged side, this wood watch might be the perfect gift for them. You can have it personalized with their initials on the clock face and then with something else, if you prefer, on the back.

Leather Watch Case

How about giving them a great place to store their watch, tie clips, cuff links and everything else they typically just throw on top of the dresser? This watch box (a male’s version of a jewelry boxes 😆) can be personalized with their initials and even comes with a key.

Personalized Leather Wallet

Leather wallets are always a great gift for any guy on your list. This one will keep him from having bulky pockets, while still holding his cash and cards. Get it personalized with his initials as well.

Monogrammed Tie Bar & Cuff Links

A shiny monogrammed tie bar and matching cuff links will never go out of style and will always keep him looking sharp. You can get this entire set for right around $30.

Monogrammed Gifts for Her

A few personalized gifts for the women in your life…

Monogram Leather Tote

This is the tote that will work with any outfit and any style. The classic faux leather style will never date. It can work as an everyday handbag, for work, running errands and more.

Birthstone Stacking Rings

I love this take on birthstone rings. This is a perfect gift for any moms on your list and even if she has 6 kids – these rings will still stack beautifully together on her finger!

Monogrammed Tissue Box Cover

I adore this monogrammed tissue box cover and officially want one for every single box of tissues in my house. You can choose from different materials, monogram fonts and colors.

Corkcicle Canteen

This canteen is perfect for those gals who are always taking their water or coffee with them. It keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours or drinks hot for up to 12 hours. Have this canteen personalized with a special message, a person’s name or monogram!

State Heart Necklace

I love this take on state necklaces. This is a perfect gift for those gals who like to keep reminders of home close at heart. You can choose the color of leather the heart is wrapped in as well.

Monogrammed Cocktail Napkins

These monogrammed cocktail napkins will never go out of style. Just as with the tissue box cover, you can choose from different colors of napkins as well as styles and colors of monograms!

Personalized Gifts for Couples

Knock out two people on your list with one gift….

Family Name Sign

This one is perfect for younger and older couples alike! It makes a great gift for new couples celebrating their first Christmas together or for older couples to remind them of all the years they’ve spent together.

Customized Wax Seal Stamp

Call me old school, but I adore a wax seal on an envelope. Treat a couple on your list to one of these wax seal gift sets. Customize it with their monogram or initials! Lots of different styles to choose from!

Personalized Night Sky Star Map

Now this one is really cool. Select a date that’s special to the couple on your list (wedding date, first time they met, a child’s birth, etc.) then have this art made that depicts exactly what the sky looked like on that day!

Personalized Home Ornament

You guys know I’m all about giving a nod to special homes whenever I can. This is of course perfect for folks who’ve just purchased a new home, but putting a picture of their first home on it would also make a great gift!

Super Sentimental Personalized Gifts

These might require tissues…

Letter Blanket

Don’t give this gift without a box of tissues. Write a letter to someone special on your holiday list and then have it put on a blanket where they can literally wrap themselves up with your words.

Handwritten Recipe Platter

You’ve seen the cutting boards with the handwritten recipes on them, here’s the platter version. Honestly, I think this one might get more use than the cutting board. Let’s be honest, most of us wouldn’t feel too good about cutting into Grandma’s recipe.

Engraved Handwriting Bracelet

This engraved handwriting bracelet might cause the gift recipient to need a tissue or two after they open it. With this bracelet, you can send in real, actual handwriting and have it put onto a bracelet. This is perfect for someone who has lost someone close to them recently or for mamas and daddies to have their handwriting put on a bracelet for a teenager whose about to leave the nest.

Will you be getting anyone on your list a personalized gift this holiday season?

I hope this list helps you find the perfect item just for them!

Need more help with gift giving? Get more gift ideas below!

Gifts for the Impossible Man

Funny Gift Ideas

Gifts for Kids That Aren’t Toys

Gift Ideas for Friends

Unique Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything Already

Gifts for Drinkers

Best Gifts for People Who Travel

Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gifts for Grandparents

Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for People Who Love Music

Gifts for New Homeowners

Gifts that Keep Giving

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Couples

Gifts for Creative People

Gifts for Foodies, Cooks and Entertainers

Gifts for DIYers

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November 4, 2019
Holiday Gift Planner: Free Christmas List Printable

Trouble keeping up with all those Christmas gifts you have to buy this holiday season? This free Christmas list printable is your answer! This one-stop gift planner has a spot for everything – gift recipients, gift ideas, budget and more!

Today is November 1 and for me, that means I feel like I can start talking Christmas without tomatoes being thrown at me. Right?!

Don’t worry – I’m not throwing Thanksgiving out the window. Hello yummy food! 😋

I do like to get a good start on my Christmas decorating and holiday gift planning though. In fact, some of my Christmas shopping is already done!

If you were hanging around with this freak show last year around this time or if you’ve got battle scars from being around here for many years, then you know I ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ gift giving!

It’s my thing. One of my things anyway.

As always, I’ll be sharing gift guides loaded with plenty of gift ideas for all sorts of folks on your Christmas shopping list – him, her, creatives, people who have everything, foodies, drinkers and more!

To get us all in the gift-giving spirit, heck who am I kidding, to get us all organized and keep us sane during this hectic holiday season, I created a Christmas gift list printable for all of us!

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Free Printable Christmas List Template

It’s simple, but functional with a touch of pretty.

There are sections for writing each gift recipient’s name, their interests to spark ideas, a place to write those ideas, gift budget and the gift purchased.

There’s room for five folks on the printable, so just print as many copies as you’ll need to write down everyone on your gift list. I like to give myself plenty of room to brainstorm for gift giving, thus why only five people to a page. 🙂

How to Get the Christmas Gift List Printable

This printable Christmas shopping list template is for personal use only. Print as many copies as you wish, but you may not print and resell or sell the printable file. Capisce?

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If you’re ready to put a dent in that gift list now, then head to my Holiday Gift Ideas page right here!

P.S. That fantastic Pharaoh pen is actually one of my favorite small gifts to give – the detail on it is gorgeous!

I’ll be back next week to share more gift ideas for this season!

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November 1, 2019
Tackling a Bathroom Remodel on a Budget: Nine Ideas

Tile, vanity, hardware, plumbing fixtures. It all adds up and it all adds up fast! These nine bathroom remodel ideas on a budget will help you save some serious dough! The best part? No compromising on style!

Bathrooms and kitchens. The two rooms that will make or break your house when it comes selling time and that also tend to cost the most when it comes to renovations.

If you’ve got the budget for an out-of-this-world bathroom renovation, then go for it! There isn’t a doubt in my mind, you’ll enjoy that bathroom for years and years to come.

If, however, your bathroom remodel budget is closer to non-existent than anything else, no worries! I’ve got nine different ideas for you here that can help you save some serious dough on your bathroom remodel, without compromising style.

Local Chattanooga folks – I’ll be teaching a workshop about remodeling your bathroom on a budget in November – more details here!

Bathroom Remodel on a Budget

Have your bathtub/shower painted instead of replacing it.

When we redid the guest bathroom, we were on both a tight budget and a tight timeframe, however the shower needed some cosmetic help for sure. The door needed to go and that beige color was awful. We didn’t want to rip out the entire unit because it wasn’t in bad condition and this was the guest bathroom – we don’t have guests every weekend. And of course, because $$$. After some research, I discovered you could have your bathtub unit professionally painted. I called around and got some estimates and it only ended up being around $500 to have our unit painted. The finish is very similar to what they use in the factory. Our guy even removed the doors, filled those holes and you can’t even tell where the shower door was! He even custom matched the white to the white on the toilet so that the two whites didn’t stand out against one another! Huge savings on not ripping out the old unit and we didn’t have to deal with the mess from ripping it out!

Ask for remnants or “scratch n’ dent” countertops.

The vanity in the guest bathroom needed a paint job, but other than that and the hideous countertop, it was still a pretty solid vanity. The countertop was awful though. We visited a local countertop store and asked to see remnant pieces of countertop options left over from bigger jobs so we wouldn’t be paying as much. We found one that worked, but as it turned out there was a scratch on the countertop. But, it didn’t affect the stability of the counter and it was in the corner. Since I had planned to put a tray on the countertop anyway in that spot, it didn’t bother me a bit. We were able to get an extra $100 knocked off the cost of the counter because of the scratch. On top of all that, the scratch isn’t really even noticeable when the tray isn’t there, you really have to hunt for it. Top the new countertop off with a shiny new sink faucet and it will only look like you spent a million bucks. 🙂

Instead of tile on the walls, go with a custom painted wall treatment.

When I started planning the guest bathroom makeover, I found an image of a bathroom online that had this beautiful tile on the wall in horizontal narrow rows. Again though, this was the guest bathroom – not the master or any other bathroom that gets a lot of traffic, so I wasn’t going to spend hundreds of dollars on tile for the wall. I mimicked the tile look with paint though and I love how it turned out! And can you believe all I used to create the washed-out blue stripes was a roll of Frogtape and just a sample pot of paint?! See how I did this wall HERE!

If you prefer to make a bigger statement in the room, go with a bolder pattern and color…

This is an accent wall I did in one of the bathrooms at our previous house. I wanted a bold pop of color in here and a pattern that mimicked cane like you would see on the back of a chair. All it took was a little time to tape off the pattern and then a couple coats of paint. See how I did this cane inspired wall HERE!

Put snap together flooring over your old tile flooring.

Apparently, the guest bathroom is like the poster child for quick fixes on a budget. This space had to be turned around fast and ripping up the tile and putting down new wasn’t an option. Instead, we installed this snap together laminate flooring directly over the old tile. I love how it looks like wood flooring, but it’s not! There are loads of gorgeous vinyl flooring options out there these days! You can see how this space looked before HERE!

Stalk discount stores for mirrors.

I’m not a big fan of the matchy-matchy mirrors that come with vanities from big box stores these days. I’m also not a fan of the plain Jane frameless mirrors that many bathrooms sport. I’d rather have something with a little more character that adds to the space instead of just being there to take up space. So, I always check out places like Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and Ross for mirrors that would be great above vanities. The mirror you see above was only $30 at Home Goods!

Damaged walls? Cover with luan or beadboard.

When we started working on the farmhouse, it was obvious something was going to have to be done about about the walls in the bathroom. The whole bathroom actually had to be nearly gutted. The tile on the walls were actually plastic tiles and lots of them were falling off. Again, no budget for retiling walls here! We pulled all the tile off, but the walls were still damaged underneath where the tile had been glued. For a fast and budget friendly fix, we covered the walls where the tile had been with luan panels and topped it with a chair rail. If you would prefer more detail, you could do this with beadboard panels instead.

Go for timeless finishes that tend to cost less.

Trendier finishes on faucets and hardware are usually going to cost more. If you want to save some money and keep your bathroom from dating too easily, go for finishes that will stand the test of time – like chrome. Chrome will always be in style and it tends to be cheaper.

That being said, if you absolutely love whatever the latest finish trend may be, then go for it. I have Champagne Bronze in my master bathroom and I still adore the finish just as much as I did when we first put it in there.

Paint the existing vanity and replace the hardware.

I’m sure you’ve heard this one a few times – paint your vanity instead of replacing it. As long as your vanity is in pretty good shape, go for it! If it’s falling apart though or has water damage for some reason, I’d seriously look at replacing it. The vanity in our guest bathroom was solid and had good classic lines, so I just gave it a couple coats of oil-based paint and new hardware – it made a world of difference!

Add in wall-to-wall shelving for extra storage and decor space.

If you’re tight on storage space in your bathroom, build you some shelves! The photo you see above is about the 3rd time I’ve built shelves like these – they are so easy! Find out how to HERE!

Any budget bathroom remodeling ideas you can share with us?

Want more budget DIY and decorating ideas?

20 High Style – Low Budget Knock Off Decor Projects – who knew knock-offs could be so pretty?!

14 Real Life Bedroom Ideas – beautiful bedrooms that are actually attainable!

20+ Living Room Ideas – loads of decorating ideas for every style!

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October 29, 2019
Things for Kids to do in New Orleans | Day Three

Planning a New Orleans family vacation? Contrary to popular belief, NOLA is loaded with lots of kid friendly activities! This itinerary will outline plenty of things for your kids to do in New Orleans!

This is Day 3 of our kid friendly three day New Orleans itinerary. See Day 1 Activities here and Day 2 Activities here.

Our last day in New Orleans. *sigh*

With any trip, including this one, I like to leave the last day low key and open for the most part so we can cross anything off our list we weren’t able to do yet or to just relax and take in the city.

So that’s what we did! We had one scheduled tour for the day, but it was in the evening, so we had the whole day to do whatever we wanted. It was the perfect ending for this trip!

If you haven’t read about our previous two days in NOLA…

For reference, we took our seven year old on this trip. She’s proven herself a fantastic little traveler over and over before. New Orleans is a walking city, so if your kid won’t do well with lots of walking, I don’t suggest making this one of your first family trips. If you are taking kids that are younger or older or taking multiple kids, then modify accordingly.

Adults, don’t worry – there are plenty of things here that will also keep your attention!

New Orleans 3 Day Itinerary

See Day 1 in New Orleans HERE!

See Day 2 in New Orleans HERE!

Day 3 – Free Time & Ghost Tour in the Evening

Sleep in!

This was the first and only day of our trip we didn’t have a morning tour already scheduled. We opted to sleep in and get up and ready at our leisure.

Breakfast at Cafe du Monde

Enjoy those glorious beignets and cafe au lait one more time before you have to leave. I also wouldn’t turn my nose up at you if you went back later in the day for more. 😉

There’s usually a live band playing just outside the cafe so sit back, take it all in and enjoy! Don’t forget to tip them before you leave though – these guys are a huge part of the New Orleans experience.

After breakfast…

As I said, I planned our trip so we had most of this day free to do whatever we wished. I’m going to share how we used our time below. Be sure to read our Day 2 itinerary for more kid friendly things you can take advantage of in New Orleans.

Stroll around Jackson Square

Damn, it’s gorgeous. As I said in our previous day’s itineraries, morning is the best time to take pictures and really breathe in the city. It’s less crowded and cooler too.

The Presbytere

The Presbytere is a museum to the right of St. Louis Cathedral. It has two exhibits – one about Mardi Gras and one about Katrina. The image above is a display you see as soon as you walk in which perfectly grasps the heart of both exhibits.

While the Circus throughly enjoyed the Mardi Gras exhibit, she was also intrigued by the Katrina exhibit. It’s a wonderful exhibit that will pull at your heart and accurately depicts the resilience of New Orleans and its people.

If you look closely at the costume above, you can tell portions are made of blue tarps which were a staple in New Orleans after Katrina.

There are countless costumes in the Mardi Gras exhibit that will leave you in awe.

The Circus loved seeing it all and it only more solidified her stance on her need to come back for Mardi Gras.

Stroll around the French Quarter

We spent a good bit of this day also just strolling around the French Quarter.

I adore the architecture that one can only find in the Quarter.

The courtyards of New Orleans are one of my absolute favorite parts of homes in the area. I’ve decided a courtyard is a future must for me.

Shopping

After lunch, we did a bit more strolling through the quarter and some shopping at the same time. Here are some of our favorite shops to visit in the quarter….

Faulkner House Books

If you’re a book lover, and especially if you’re a Faulkner fan, you must visit Falulkner House Books. Yes, Faulkner did live here at one time. This is a charming little book shop that of course has lots of books centered around New Orleans.

The Mask Company

After discovering Mardi Gras, the kid was intent on finding a mask to take home. I am not a fan of all the cheesy souvenior shops throughout the Quarter, so every time she wanted to go in one for a mask, I would say no, we’ll find a better one and drag her on down the road. We lucked upon the Mask Company just down from Faulkner House books on Pirate’s Alley. It’s a small little shop filled with only masks and the sweet man who runs it. Both she and I bought a mask here.

Southern Candymakers

If you want pralines or anything sweet, hands down, Southern Candymakers is the place to go! Don’t you dare stop at any other candy shop! I promise you won’t regret it! And while you’re there, just go ahead and have them pack up a box of pralines and send to me!

Nola Couture

I mentioned this fantastic little store as well in our day two activities. I wanted to mention it again here because they also have a location in the French Quarter. I adore this store.

Forever New Orleans

This is a fantastic little shop for alll things New Orleans, but not cheesy souvenir type things. I got a pretty little fluer de lis butter spreader here, and a NOLA hat I adore. Forever New Orleans is on Royal Street and there are loads of other stores along Royal as well that you might enjoy perusing.

What’s New Nola

This was a cute little shop filled with more New Orleans related items and also items from local NOLA artisans. I snagged a great little tray from here depicting the French Quarter.

5-in-1 New Orleans Ghost and Mystery Tour

While planning our trip, the Circus had requested a ghost tour. You all know that made me as happy as a clam! We opted to do this 5-in-1 ghost and mystery tour. It covered a little bit of everything – ghosts, voodoo, vampires and more.

This is a walking tour, so if you’re taking kids along, make sure they are prepared. My kiddo had to sit a couple times when we stopped to listen to a story from the tour guide. And although she didn’t see an actual ghost like she wanted to on the tour, she did enjoy it. The tour guide really got her hopes up at one point when he told us all that he “guarantees we’ll see some spirits at our next stop.” Turns out, we were taking a break at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, which is a bar. The Circus’ face dropped and was not amused. Her reaction was priceless. 😂

Dinner at Meauxbar

For dinner, we went to Meauxbar in the Quarter – another absolutely delicious restaurant we discovered on this trip!

First off, and I can’t stress this enough, get the duck fat popcorn. It’s exactly what it sounds like – popcorn tossed in duck fat. And it is everything. We all ate that up as fast we could, thus the nearly empty bowl there. As far as entrees, Grunt had the French onion grilled cheese and I had the steak – both were fabulous.

That’s a wrap for this visit to New Orleans – until next time, NOLA!

See the Day 1 New Orleans itinerary here.

See the Day 2 New Orleans itinerary here.

Want to plan another adventure?

Isle of Palms Beach Vacation – our most favorite beach! It’s beautiful and no crowds!

Things to Do in Pigeon Forge – fun family friendly things and of course – Dollywood!

Things to Do in Chattanooga – you’ve never seen the underground waterfall?!

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October 24, 2019