Holiday Gift Guide 2013 Part #4: Your best friend who loves scary movies and never forgets your birthday

These classic striped pajamas ($19.80) and sleep mask ($28) for Saturday morning marathon lounging sessions.

DIY bath salts kit for unwinding in the evenings, $40.

A KIND Classic Variety Cube of 16 different types of snack bars, including almond, sea salt, dark chocolate and blueberry pecan, $34.95.

This fun gold fortune cookie for all her little treasures, $25.

A beautiful bouquet of Peruvian lilies for her desk (includes 25 stems and 100 colorful blooms), $19.99. This Foodie Garden Grow Kit ($22) is awesome too.

Alfred Hitchcock: The Essential Collection, which features five of the iconic director’s nail-biting thrillers, $32.49.

An infinity bracelet to remind her that you’ll be BFFs forever, $17.50.

An idiom pencil set to make her smile when she’s working, $20.

A heartfelt note because having her as a friend just feels like home, $5.

A pair of knit mittens (those ears!) to match her quirky personality, $12.95.

Be The Change paperweight to keep her honest, $36.

This Color Me Swooooon coloring book (full of your celeb crushes; Channing Tatum, anyone?!?) for silly girly get-togethers, around $16.

A home for your keys, so she never loses hers again, $16.16.

Fun shaped push pins, $12.

Punch bag laundry bag to make the mundane chore a bit more fun, $26.95.

Hawaiian-print bobby pins in honor of her favorite spot, $12.

Windproof storm umbrella for those rainy walks to work, $49.50.

An ombre hair chalk set for a change, $14.

DC Comics USB flash drives for her inner geek, $19.99.

Grass-lined flip flops, $39.99.

Ha, a funny t-shirt, $36.

And a t-shirt to honor her favorite animal, $16.02.

(I’ve partnered with TheStore.com on some of today’s picks. though the opinions expressed are my own. TheStore.com is a social shopping community where the product catalog is curated by its members. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 Part #3: Your sister who could read all day, loves trying new foods and is oh-so-wise beyond her years

Winter Home Candles (set of 3) because she loves to read by candlelight, $49.

This sub sandwich pocket pouch for obvious reasons (though she might like this Stay Chic one, $17.95, better…), $18.

Hit Your Stride bangle to remind her to never give up — ever, $48.

Two fun mugs — a crossword and word search mug — celebrating her inner smarty pants, $20 each.

A colorful leather notebook because she’s been meaning to start journaling, $6.95. (Bonus: The journals are eco-friendly!).

The Women of SNL DVD to make her laugh, $5.79.

Gold pig bookends, so her favorite books will always be nearby, $29.95.

A slate cheese board for fun parties — and because you both share a love of cheese, $29.99.

This single-cup coffee maker because a morning java jolt is her newest obsession, $19.99.

An initial signet ring to remind her how much you love her, $36.

A gorgeous bracelet to make her smile, $18.

A nerd ring, $6.

This heart hole punch for a girlie touch, $14.76.

A wooden flashlight, so she never loses her way, $49.

A collapsible water bottle to match her on-the-go lifestyle, $12.20.

Cork board map to document all her travels, $24.66.

A roll up electronic digital keyboard, $42.10.

Psychedelic iPhone case, $40.

A cute mini desk vacuum because, well, it’s just so darn cute, $19.95.

And a mini camera to captures life’s special moments, $39.

(I’ve partnered with TheStore.com on some of today’s picks. though the opinions expressed are my own. TheStore.com is a social shopping community where the product catalog is curated by its members. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 Part #2: Your dad who’s a bit quirky, loves telling stories and watched Dawson’s Creek with you

Gentlemen’s Hardware iPad case to bring him into the 21st Century, $34.

His favorite album by The Beach Boys — his favorite band — to remind him of his childhood, $11.88.

A funny tee because he really does have an uncanny knack for remembering movie quotes, $24.99.

A set of math glasses for all those years he helped you with your algebra homework, $38.

Working Man’s Hygiene Kit, so he can relax after a long day at work, $50.

Send him nine Polaroid stickers of your family to make him smile every time he opens the fridge — they stick to almost anything, $24.99.

A neighborhood art print for his office — and to remind him where he came from, $20.

What I Love About You By Me book, so he’ll know — year-round — just how much he means to you, $10.

This shaving bowl for its rustic charm, $40.95.

A loving card because it expresses everything you want to say so perfectly, $5.

A retro stylus pen since he’s attached to his iPad, $12.06.

A silicone key chain because you’ll always be a daddy’s girl, $19.

A new wallet, $44.22.

A funny t-shirt ($26) and a funny bank ($9.19) because he’s the funniest guy you know.

Nickle cuff links for fancy nights out, $36.

A reversible magnetic tie because, well, it’s just so cool, $39.99.

A portable radio speaker for listening to his favorite tunes, $39.

USB Man, $25.

A mini aroma alarm clock that can wake you up by sound or smell, $30.

P.S. More gifts for dads.

(I’ve partnered with TheStore.com on some of today’s picks. though the opinions expressed are my own. TheStore.com is a social shopping community where the product catalog is curated by its members. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 Part #1: Your mom who loves to Zumba on Saturday mornings and can always find a way to make you laugh

A crystal tree ornament to remind her of all the years you decorated the tree together, $18.

Peppermint snow mint cookies to satisfy her sweet tooth (and because she loves everything peppermint…), $21.99.

A pair of Happy Socks for when she wants to get her dancing on in Zumba (she’ll be the envy of everyone in class!), $12.

Healing stone mugs (set of four, each with their own electromagnetic energy pattern) to bring her calm and peace on those hectic days, $22.

An embroidered bird pouch to match her speedy energy and cute fashion sense, $28.

A Burt’s Bees travel set to keep by her bed or use on the go, $15.

A personalized family members throw pillow cover, so she’ll be with her family every night, $49.95.

Two necklaces — one for you and one for her — so you’ll always be close to each other’s hearts, $

Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes For Kids because she’s really a big kid at heart, $3.28.

A 12-pack of Diet Coke because that’s how she starts her day — and because it’s the little things that make her the happiest.

The Note Me Rewritable Pillow for late-night list making, $49.

A brass elephant ring holder for all her treasures, $14.99.

Touchscreen gloves for cold days, $29.

A pair of blue drumstick ballpoint pens because she loves music and writing, $7.95.

Gold-tone daisy earrings for a touch of whimsy, $45.

Green-shoot sprout bookmark for her favorite pastime, $8.19.

A welcome mat to host family and friends, $35.

Gold-plated edges post it notes for royal note-taking, $9.03.

 

And retro vinyl record bowls ($12) and an turntable kitchen timer ($13.99), so she can host fun, music-themed parties.

P.S. More gifts for moms.

(I’ve partnered with TheStore.com on some of today’s picks. though the opinions expressed are my own. TheStore.com is a social shopping community where the product catalog is curated by its members. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

Sneak peek: Holiday Gift Guide 2013

My family kicked off the holiday season last weekend with our tree-lighting, and I’ve been holed up in the house for the last few days because of frigid temps (we’re talking in the lower 20s…), so I think it’s safe to say the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is coming! So! I’m soooo excited to kick off the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide today. For the third year in a row, I’ve got lots of fun gift ideas for everyone on your list — mom, dad, sister, your adorable kitty — and the best part? Everything is under $50…what’s better than awesome and affordable? Look for a new round-up every day, starting with gifts for mom coming up this afternoon!

What’s your holiday-shopping strategy, friends? Have you started shopping yet? Who’s the hardest person on your list to shop for? xoxo

P.S. Here are the gift guides for 2011 and 2012. And, you can more great ideas on my special Holiday Gift Guide 2013 board on Pinterest. See you there, friends! :)

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