Luxe Living for Less
I tend to veer away from getting too commercialized when it comes to Easter baskets. Gone is yearly the tradition of getting a bright, new (very plastic) Easter basket filled with fake, plastic green grass and fake, plastic, disposable eggs. I cringe just thinking about how wasteful that all was! I like to purchase items that kids will use over and over again or that I can repurpose.
I seem to be all about procrastinating this season! If some of you are like me and are just not quite as prepared as you had hoped…Here are some of my gift ideas. All from Amazon with prime shipping. I swear, what would we do with out prime?!
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A few of my favorites and a few things on my wishlist for mother’s day! Just in case you need a little help figuring out what to get those mamas in your life!
A few of my favorites and a few things on my wishlist for mother’s day! Just in case you need a little help figuring out what to get those mamas in your life!
Who gets stumped on stocking stuffers every year? This girl. I always debate with what sort of goodies to put in there. When I was little I always received smaller but substantial gifts in my stocking. My husband’s family took a more practical approach: socks, underwear, toiletries…I like to make sure the stockings have some whimsy in them though, so I like to put things like small toys, games, a sweet or two. I try to limit the the amount of toys we take in though. As you all know they tend to take over if you let them! For the Mr, I like to include a fun toy or two, something he wouldn’t think of buying for himself. And for the women? Well, I think a little pampering is in order.
I recently visited my local World Market, I just love how much variety they have. They really make it so easy for you. They have something for everyone toys to gourmet chocolates. My stocking stuffer shopping is now complete. If only I could say the same for Christmas gifts….
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I can’t believe I actually have the advent calendar up and ready to go this year. It’s a Christmas miracle! No more drugstore chocolate advent calendars for us 😉 Not knocking those too hard, because…yum. So I’ve actually had this advent calendar for years now and this is the first time I’ve used it. Whoops. By the way if you like it, here’s a similar looking one for cheaper (hurry before it sells out!).
I did a ton of research on the different advent calendar ideas…there are SO many. Should I do one with all toys? All candy? (nope) All movies? Activities? Community service? I couldn’t make up my mind. So I compiled a list of all of the ideas and decided to do a mix of all. I threw in a couple of candies and toys in there for good measure. Let me know if I’ve missed your holiday favorites! I’ll be sure to add them to the list (and maybe my advent calendar as well!).
If you’re having trouble getting your advent calendar butt in gear, hopefully this post helps! Also, don’t forget to check out my kids, womens, mens, techie themed gift guides if you need guidance in that neck of the woods as well! Oh and check out my fall season bucket list too, for more seasonal fun!
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Here are some really fun choices for those hard-working, deserving men this holiday season. AND you have my husband to thank for this list (Thanks Honey!). So you know, that these are choices that men will actually enjoy…and not just gifts that women *think* men want! 😉
And if you need help find gifts for the kids, women or techies in your lives, you know where to find them! And don’t forget my handy advent calendar guide!
Okay, I know a lot of you have been waiting for this one! Last year’s gift guide was super popular! I hope you all like this one just as much 🙂 It has a bunch of my favorites and things on my wishlist! What are you hoping for this year?
Also don’t forget to check out my gift guides for kids, men and tech lovers! And don’t forget to check out my complete list of advent calendar activities and goodies for the little ones as well!
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With Cyber Monday going full force, I figured I’d help you out with your holiday shopping and start posting my holiday gift guides! Starting off with one for the little ones! Here are some of my favorites old and new this year! And stay tuned for more holiday gift inspiration.
Check out my gift ideas for kids, men and women! And don’t forget to check out my complete list of advent calendar activities and goodies for the little ones as well!
With Cyber Monday going full force, I figured I’d help you out with your holiday shopping and start posting my holiday gift guides! Starting off with one for the little ones! Here are some of my favorites old and new this year! And stay tuned for more holiday gift inspiration.
Check out my gift ideas for tech lovers here, men and women! And don’t forget to check out my complete list of advent calendar activities and goodies for the little ones as well!
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