Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Sensational Stocking Stuffers Under $20

BFF lapel pins, one for you and one for your real-life Cher Horowitz, obviously, $8
Intention Tattoos for carrying inspiration with you wherever you go, $6 for 6
A fun predict-a-pen for those indecisive moments, $7.99
Glow-in-the-dark playing cards for late-night rummy marathons, $9.99
This floral floating vase to brighten up any space, $14
A special delivery of Twizzlie Lollipops, which come with a chocolate center, $8.50
Floppy disk drink coasters for the ultimate #ThrowbackThursday party, $15
This astronaut USB light for the tech-obsessed, $11
A bottle of pretty polish for chat sessions in front of the fire, $8.50
Krazy namesake straws for their favorite drink, $4.99

P.S. Read the complete Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Moms, Dads. Sisters, Best Friends, Kids, Co-Workers and Stocking Stuffers! xoxo

[Essie nail polish photo via Stealing Beauty]

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Kool Picks For Kids

A fun tee commemorating their favorite food, $25

This Giant Coloring Page for lots of fun — and messy-free! — hours of creativity, $30

Juxtabo, the 3D game where you stack colorful discs to create patterns, $29.99

Sesame Street temporary tattoos because, really, you secretly want them too, $15

Fold and Go Farm for hours of endless make-believe, $49

This Dog Puppet Making Kit as the first step to having a pet of their own, $19.99

A bedroom star projector to scare away all those nighttime monsters, $26

This Is The World: A Global Treasury for learning about faraway lands, $25.50

STEM puzzle set for the little scientist or mathematician, $19.99

A DIY adventure journal to encourage the budding writer in all of us, $25

10 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for kids

A giant stuffed panda because when you’re four-years-old, that is the definition of true love, $56.59.

This sequin heart cardigan to keep them warm for the rest of the winter, $36.99.

Amour bobby pin set to go with above cardigan, $9.95.

These adorable kitty slippers for lazy weekends, $7.95.

Conversation heart crayons to bring out their artistic side, $8.95.

A personalized iPhone case, so they’ll remember to call more, $33.

This heart-and-arrows pencil set for writing letters the old-fashioned way, $1 each.

Pretty pink polish for a mani-pedi session, $19.99.

A book of funny Valentine’s Day mad libs because it’s both fun and secretly a bit educational, $3.01.

And of course, Dylan’s Candy Bar Kiddie Cup because, really, all they want is candy, $9.

P.S. More gifts for kids and the rest of the Valentine’s Day 2015 Gift Guide.

UncommonGoods $50 Gift Card Giveaway!

Today’s giveaway is from UncommonGoods, one of my favorite online boutiques for the best in unusual gift ideas and unique gifts. Founded more than a decade ago, the New York City-based company believes that creativity and individuality represent two great human treasures. They feature such cute gifts for men, women and kids alike, such as jewelry, art, home decor and games and puzzles.

For the last three years, I’ve included UncommonGoods in many of my Holiday Gift Guides, and with the holidays right around the corner, they’re poised to be your one-stop shop for everything from stocking stuffers to gifts under $25! So when they invited me to participate in a giveaway, I jumped at the chance! I chose some of my favorite items from the site, like this USA scratch map for my mom, this Novel Tea Set for my sister and this cool cat glass for obvious reasons.

They’re giving one reader a $50 gift certificate so she can add some quirky fun to her life! What items would you choose, friends? There’s so much to choose from!

For your chance to win, simply visit UncommonGoods and leave a comment below, telling us what you’d choose if you won. For additional entries, you can (please leave a separate comment for each entry)…

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You can also Tweet about the giveaway — just make sure to mention @melissablake + @uncommongoods in your Tweet!

A winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, November 13th, so you’ve got a whole week to enter. Have fun, friends! xoxo

(Please note: This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only)

Update: Congrats to winner Lynda! Thanks so much!