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Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Gal Pal

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Holiday Gift Guide for Your Gal Pal

Looking for holiday gift ideas for your BFF, your sister, your aunt, your hairdresser, your nail gal…there is something for everyone on this list! 

  1. These earrings would be stunning on her, don’t you think?
  2. For the gal that loves to lounge. (Hint, that’s me).
  3. Words that need to be read and heard. Love Jen Hatmaker and her message in this book. And hey, it’s red! #festive
  4. More red, more festive….this candle’s got it all.
  5. Ha. Because sometimes it’s about the little things. This just might make grocery shopping a little more fun for her.
  6. Ah, the struggle! This coffee cup literally made me laugh out loud.
  7. One for you…..one for her.
  8. Because she’d never buy something like this for herself. First discovered this brand in Big Sky Montana and fell in love.

Any good ideas to add? I’d so love to hear! And hey, just incase you missed it….we’ve great awesome ideas for the grandparents and the hostess as well. 

And hey, something just for you! Add some festive color to your holiday gifts with these free printable gift tags. So cute, right? 

Ho Ho Ho!
C

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Holiday gift guide: for the grandparents.

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Holiday Gift Guide for Grandparents

Another week – another gift guide! We started last week off with ideas for the lovely hostess. Let’s turn our attention this week to the oh so wonderful grandparents in our lives! Here are some fun and unique ideas.

  1. For the grandpa that loves to play golf and grill.
  2. Perfecting for cozying up to together and reading books.
  3. You know grandma is oh so hip. These Alex and Ani bracelets make a wonderful gift from the little ones!
  4. Because she’d never buy something like this for herself. Pure luxury!
  5. A wonderful memory for both of them to enjoy. I gifted one of these custom art heart art pieces full of photos from a big family vacation together and I could not have loved how it turned out more.
  6. What grandparents don’t love a good bloody mary? How FUN are these glasses.
  7. For the grandpa that always seems to be on the go.
  8. A puzzle full of nostalgia. Perfect for the lazy days post Christmas.
  9. And last but not least, I can so see this as a go to toy for all to enjoy sitting right on grandpas desk.

I hope this helped with some fun ideas for your holiday shopping!

And hey, something just for you! Add some festive color to your holiday gifts with these free, printable gift tags. So cute, right?

Ho ho ho!
C

*The fine print: this post contains affiliate links which means that if you use these links to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. Of course, you are not obligated to use these links to make your purchase but please know that when you do, it supports my blog and for that I thank you.

Holiday gift guide: for the hostess with the mostest.

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Holiday Gift Guide for the Hostess

Hey, we are into November now! It’s completely acceptable to focus on all the holiday fun. Over the next two months, ALFS will be filled with festive recipes, gift guides, fashion ideas, giveaways. So fun!

Alright. Let’s kick the 2015 holiday gift guides off with a bang, shall we? Holiday invitations are starting to arrive (!!!), and here are some fun and unique gift ideas for the next darling hostess you have the pleasure of seeing.

  1. A major upgrade for her everyday soap next to the kitchen sink. Apparently, it’s cult status.
  2. Olive oil is the new wine in terms of gift-giving.
  3. Ok. How perfect would these green succulents be wrapped up in clear cellophane with a red ribbon? Dying.
  4. Some pretty and festive stickers for her holiday wrapping.
  5. A seriously cute ring holder for her kitchen. Psst – they also have a giraffe. Check out the price!
  6. Coolest coasters ever.
  7. Love love love these mini cards. Can be used for so many things, like lunch box notes!
  8. Copper in the kitchen is so in. Add a touch to your hostess’s kitchen with this stunning wood + copper salt cellar. Makes a stunning gift for all of $16.
  9. Nothing wrong with keeping things traditional. Nothing at all. Just make sure it’s in an oh so fun and reusable bag. 

What are you thinking about for hostess gifts this holiday season? Share your ideas in a comment below!

And hey, something just for you! Add some festive color to your holiday gifts with these free, printable gift tags. So cute, right?

Ho ho ho!
C

*The fine print: this post contains affiliate links which means that if you use these links to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. Of course, you are not obligated to use these links to make your purchase but please know that when you do, it supports my blog and for that I thank you.

Father’s Day gift guide.

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Father's Day Gift Guide

Let’s hear it for Dad! I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a pretty great one, and M totally follows suit. I can’t tell you how many times I tell friends ‘he’s such a great dad.’ He’s that diaper changing, take them golfing at age 2, coach the baseball team, handled the 3AM feeding (sometimes), runs them in the yard while mom gets a pedicure, joins in for school conferences Dad. Couldn’t ask for anything more for my boys.

So, it’s time to spoil him! Here are a few things that caught my eye for Father’s Day…

1. This card made me laugh.

2. Because his sandals from last summer are oh so gross.

3. A super manly and practical way to jazz up the bar cart. 

4. Because his love for the Cubs never ends. And he always seems to need a pen.

5. Whiskey spheres are all the rage right now.

6. This tie strikes the perfect balance between summery and festive, but not cheesy.

7. Because he loves to grill.

8. You can’t go wrong with this polo, which M has in a few colors. Please note he also calls it his ‘skinny’ shirt since whenever he wears it he gets asked if he’s been working out. That would a no. When would he have the time?

What do YOU have planned for the special dads in your life this year? I’d love to know your ideas – leave a comment below!

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Mother’s Day: jewelry picks.

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Mother's Day

Alright everyone, a very special day is coming up! That’s right, May 10th is Mother’s Day. So, ladies mark your calendars for your own mothers, and if you want to give a (subtle) hint to your man, simply forward him this post because how fun, beautiful, and meaningful are these gifts? Use your kid’s initials – heck, use your own. No judging here.

1. A great piece to add to. I actually have an L, B, and M in #3 paired with this darling little heart. I get so many compliments on it!

2. A fun twist on the classic ID bracelet. Love this one, and you can have it say whatever you want.

3. When it comes to initial charms in my opinion, these are simply the best. All my sisters-in-law and our cousin rock these in various initials. Love them!

4. Love the old fashioned nod on this piece. Men, massive bonus if you add a photo inside. My heart would melt.

5. I’m thinking this would make for a fun initial piece for mom. And it’s a steal at $66.00.

6. My friend Kelly rocks this one in silver with her kids’ initials and it looks oh so chic on her.

7. A great brand offering endless options for layering,  Alex & Ani knows how it’s done right.

8. For the guy who likes to go all out – this is stunning.

9. And last but not least, how fun is this statement ring? It’s offered in a variety of colors, but something about the aqua and gold combo was so striking.

Does anything here catch your eye…or heart? 

*The fine print: this post contains affiliate links which means that if you use these links to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. Of course, you are not obligated to use these links to make your purchase but please know that when you do, it supports my blog and for that I thank you.

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