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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide #6: Best 10 Under $10 That Won’t Make You Look Cheap

Best 10The final Holiday Gift Guide this year comes courtesy of Samantha, one of my oldest and dearest friends!! When I asked what sorts of gifts people would like to see on the blog, she immediately suggested a category of inexpensive yet not cheap-looking ideas — and thus, this best 10 under $10 round-up was born, where cheap is most definitely NOT synonymous with quality. Just take this Let’s Do This notepad from Rifle Paper Co., $8…

Best 10A Very Merry mug to enjoy the holiday spirit all year long, $6.48

Best 10This canvas cosmetics bag for trinkets and treasures, $6

Best 10Cat nap sleeping mask for afternoon snooze sessions, $6.99

Best 10These woodland creatures pencils to add some smiles to work, $6.55

Best 10A fun ring set that is sparkly and brings the bling, $7

Best 10Two healing crystals to promote well-being and positive energy, $7.57

Best 10These pretty coasters to go with a favorite drink, $8

Best 10Some inspirational plates for a relaxing get-together, $8

Best 10…or, a beautiful decorative dish to brighten up the bedside table, $8

Happy shopping, friends!!! xoxo

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide #5: For the ’90s Nostalgic Who’s Still Too Legit to Quit

'90s NostalgicAs the classic saying goes: Everything old is new again! So this year, why not treat the ’90s nostalgic to one terrific #throwback treat?? Because everyone’s favorite decade (beanie babies, anyone?) will never really go out of style! First up: A Time Machine to the ’90s nostalgia kit full of all sorts of surprise goodies, $19

'90s NostalgicSome classic scrunchies to slay the fashion front, $14

'90s NostalgicGoosebumps 25th anniversary box set to relive all those scary memories, $19.02

'90s NostalgicA Buffy candle with the best quote from the series, $16

'90s NostalgicColorful stick-on gems like you used to sport in middle school, $8.83

'90s NostalgicThis fun troll bank to save loose change, $11.69

'90s NostalgicA Lip Smacker set for smooth lips, $8.33

'90s NostalgicMrs. Pacey Witter pencils because EVERYONE wanted to date this bad boy, $4

'90s NostalgicThis Friends t-shirt in honor of the classic character, $22.95

'90s NostalgicAs If print because it’s STILL the perfect life mantra, $13.88

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide #4: For the Feminist (aka Purveyor of the Matriarchy) Who’s on a Mission

FeministMore than ever before, we all needed a feminist in our lives this year — someone to help us fight the good fight and shatter that glass ceiling FOREVER! Consider these gift ideas the perfect way to say “thank you” to the Purveyor of the Matriarchy in your life! My favorite pick? The Woman Cards, a line of playing cards featuring 15 hand-drawn portraits of American women who changed the world, $19.99…

Feminist FeministA collection of inspiring buttons to show the world, $2

FeministThis limited-edition mug and print because women have to stick together, $36

FeministA Not Today, Patriarchy tote because, really, not today and NOT EVER, $22.50

Feminist FeministAn office desk nameplate ($30.95) and Like A Boss pen set ($14.99) just so there’s never any confusion!

FeministA coloring book to help relax and de-stress, $7.18

FeministIntersectional Rosie t-shirt because the resistance includes everyone, $29.95

FeministThe perfect key chain so she’ll never lose her keys again, $12

FeministAnd, finally, a subtle gold necklace to always remind her of her immense power and strength, $58

P.S. The Holiday Gift Guide 2017 so far…

 

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Monday, December 18, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide #3: For the Book Lovers Who Can’t Resist a Good Story

Book LoversBook lovers!! Bookworms!! Word nerds!! Whatever you call these special people in your life, chances are their heart will jump for joy over one of these literary-themed gifts!! Above, a literary tote of their favorite work, $18…

Book LoversBookish candles named for locations in literary classics so they can be transported to a magical place, $16

Book LoversSome temporary tattoos to sport their favorite literary quote for the whole world to see, $10

Book LoversA festive book pin for an added dose of chic, $11

Book LoversBird bookends to keep all the best books in one place, $26.95

Book LoversThis personalized book necklace with their initial, $24

Book LoversThis Just One More Chapter mug, which would be equally perfect for a writer or reader, $15.30

Book LoversA banned books pouch for all their treasured goodies, $12

Book LoversA cozy pillow because, really, nothing is better than lying in bed and reading, $25.99

Book LoversAnd, of course, a handy bookmark, so they never lose their place in a good story, $14.99

P.S. More fun literary gifts…

 

 

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Thursday, December 14, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide #2: For the Beauty Addict Who Always Knows the Latest Trends

Beauty AddictBehold, friends!! All the best gift ideas for the beauty addict in your life!!! From lip products to a soothing candle, get ready to give the gift of glam with these picks!

First up: This cute cosmetics bag from the LC Lauren Conrad collection at Kohl’s, $9.18…

Beauty AddictSilver glitter/mint bobbi pins for some holiday glam, $6

Beauty AddictSome constellation temporary tattoos that are out of this world, $14

Beauty AddictThis holographic lip trio to sparkle during those holiday shindigs, $29

Beauty Addict12 eye-popping colorful nail colors from Julep — in one set, $48

Beauty AddictMoon juice beauty dust for glowing skin, $38

Beauty AddictA tabletop mirror with a handy draw for makeup trinkets, $29

Beauty AddictThis makeup-themed notepad for scheduling a busy life, $8

Beauty AddictSome makeup stickers to go with said makeup notepad, $3.85

Beauty AddictA calming sea candle for relaxing days at home, $49

P.S. More gift ideas for the beauty obsessed!

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