Christmas Gift Ideas and Some FAVORITE Finds

I decided to do it to be helpful. I know some of you cringe when you see the gift guide posts and I won’t shove them down your throat, but I do know that many of you appreciate the assistance they bring. Plus, it’s fun to see what other people like and buy. I know many gift guides from my fellow Blogger friends have helped me. And I can tell you these are all things that I own or would want!

 

Beauty Items 

A little beauty under the tree with sets and in the stockings. 

Golden Glow Set // Advent Skincare Set // OPI Wicked Set // Saltair Bath and Body // Gingerbread Set // 

Beloved Candle Trio // 

Lipcare Set // Homebody Kit // Tree Hut Collection

Eeek Cuteness under $10

NYX Lip Duo // Purple Pouf  // Tropic Glow // Make-Up Brush // EOS Lip Balms // ColourPop Quad // Bow Earrings // Makeup Blenders // Gingerbread Bomb // Hand Lotion // Festive Socks

Sweatshirts

These Sweatshirts from Aerie are everything! I loved the red one when I got it so much that I got two more colors, and I may have purchased some for gifts as well! Love wearing them around the house or out and about with leggings.

Wearing the GREEN! Old Navy Pants HERE and Red Earrings HERE

and the RED! Ciao Hat HERE and Birkenstock Shoes 

Gingerbread

How I am loving gingerbread this year! In fact, I have everything to do yet another tree and gingerbread glam, but I think I’m waiting till next year. However, Walmart is killing it with a cute gingerbread stuff and all under $10! I got the cookie jar and the mugs!

Mug Set // Measuring Spoons // Bowls // Wood Board // Mug with Lid // Cookie Jar

Tree Hut 

Tree Hut is the jam once for gals of all ages once again this season! How I love the peppermint scent! Last year it was candy cane, and I had a little of that scrub left and I can tell you it smells the same! It’s so good. I have been using the shower gel and the lotion and I just love it!

Body Lotion HERE // Shower Gel HERE // 

Shea Sugar Scrub HERE

Christmas Cozy Cuteness 

Oh the JOY! This Sweatshirt! And peppermint Pajama Bottom Pants to match! 

Yes, please

So cute with My Favorite Leggings and UGG Slippers and Slouchy Socks too.

 

Many more gift guides on my LTK HERE

Happy Shopping Friends!

And Stay cozy!

 

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FRIDAY FAVORITES...I'M JUST GETTING STARTED HOLIDAYS

I really do not like that November is just going so fast. I mean I’m just getting started with the holidays! I love it so much! The good news is I am all done decorating; the bad news is boy, I need to get my shopping on, lol. Reminder to look at all my gift guides I am putting out there. LOL. Have you even started shopping yet? 

1. Baltimore

It was the first time to Baltimore and Mr. Nine and I really did not know what to think. The kids do not love it out there but they are assimilating. I have to say we were pleasantly surprised with how charming it was. Although it rained all day Friday and it’s a 9 Hour Drive, Saturday we got the perfect football day to watch our beloved Notre Dame which are in our own backyard here at home, played in the Baltimore ravens stadium I guess movie. My daddy was an eight year Navy man so this was such a fun game.

 

We went sightseeing as much as we could on Friday and we fell in love with all the little corner bars and taverns. Catching up with the kids was the best part.

Game Day was simply the best! Notre Dame barely squeaked by. that night after dining alfresco because the weather was so good, we went back and played Uno, our son’s girlfriend made a beautiful charcuterie and we watched a movie together. Truly sad to depart early the next morning for the drive home but happy to see them next week. Yay!

2. Gift Ideas

Coming in strong friends and you are loving them. Everyone I’ve talked to said that mine a not over the top in your face and they appreciate the inspiration.

Guide for Couples

On Monday I gave you the Gift Guides for Guys. Happy here to bring you a couples guide. I love getting couples gifts for the kids and their gals.

Cookbook // Pillowcases // Robes // Personalized Cutting Board // Custom Print // Kissing Mugs // Picnic Blanket // Message in a Bottle // Better Together Book

Jammies Under $25

Such adorable under $25 jammies and my favorites are the Thermal Pajamas Sets (lots of patterns) from Target!

Christmas Crew Set // Plaid Set // Leopard Pants Set // Holiday Tree Set

Rustic Gem Jewelry

Ah, my beloved Rustic Gem! Affordable Jewelry is AWAYS a good idea! I’ve been sharing them a lot on social media because they are the most beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces; women owned, sustainable and the sweetest people on earth! You will love all the pieces! I am sharing some of my favorites here and I am honored to have my own Landing Page on their site and everything is 30% off.

Beautiful Necklace HERE / Earrings HERE

3. Faux AND Real Leather

Isn’t this DRESS just a dream! It is on sale for $33 and from the Scoop line at Walmart. I really love the faux leather this season as long as it’s not too hot on this menopausal body, lol! This dress fits the bill perfectly and comes in three colors. AND BAG SWOON! The Teddy Blake "Stella" is definitely a fav and hello REAL ITALIAN LEATHER. Use Code: TBANDREAN30 for $30 off.

4. Week's Attire

All these pieces very affordable and would make great gifts for you and them!

I cannot tell you how much I love this sweatshirt and it comes in tons of colors. It fits true to size and it’s just so much better than an ordinary hoodie or crew. Target affordable!

I call this sweater chunky cutie! This cable knit sweater is toasty warm also comes in a few colors but I just gravitated to the rust color. It would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Also very Target affordable. AND MY FAVORITE JEANS right here too!

Isn’t the shade of this sweater so pretty, such a great pink! ON MAJOR 42% off SALE!! This is by 1state from Nordstrom and I just love the sleeves and the weight of it. Dress it up or dress it or down; it’s just a goodie!

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK

Monday ~ Gift Guides for Him

Wednesday ~ How to Wear a Sweater Vest

STELLA & SNOW

We got several inches of snow on Wednesday night and 

Miss Stella LOVED it!

MEMES

Have a great weekend my sweet Loves.

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xoxo 

AMAZON FALL PURCHASES

Once this time of year rolls around, it seems Amazon is sending me packages A LOT!! And I get giddy opening them whether they’re household helps, reading material or fashion related…Amazon is just the best. And we all need Gift help. As always, here is my seasonal showcase of some recent Fall Amazon purchases. “9” of course.

1. POM BEANIE HATS
Poms make the Winter hat I think! What is great about these is the best deal is to get the two pack. I wore the black one for the first time on our Michigan hike and the cream at Friday night's football game. So many GREAT color choices too!

BUY HERE

2. JAR GRIPPERS

Well, you know you’re getting older, when jars are getting tougher to open, or maybe the lids are getting tighter, lol. Anyway, these grippers are a lifesaver and under $4. 

BUY HERE

3. BEAD BALL EARRINGS
I got these earrings to wear with my Boho ruffled sweater outfit I showed you last Wednesday but I love them so much, I know I’ll get tons of wear out of them. They are a great light turquoise color and under $10! So many color choices and 1/3 the price of Bauble Bar and just as nice. Look at the sweet packaging! 
BUY HERE

4. IT'S A 10 LEAVE-IN HAIR PRODUCT

I have been wanting to try this leave-in treatment forever and so I finally went for it! It is SOOOO Good and totally lives up to the hype. Now, I want to try the Conditioner that Gina mentioned last week. 

BUY HERE
BUY Conditioner HERE

5. Book: THE GOOD WIDOW

Excited to dig into this one. By the authors of "Girl's Night Out." 

BUY HERE

6.PINK HIGH HEEL MOUSE PAD
You may remember the pink and polka dot round mouse pad I got for my Office? Well, it wore out so I ordered this one..Under $7 and oh so cute! 
BUY HERE

7. LEOPARD EARRINGS

Leopard Love! These beauties are calf hair and a third of the Nickel and Suede price. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love N&S, but these are beauties. 

BUY HERE

8. Bottle Brushes
These are the best bottle brushes and come 3 to a pack. They’re so good because they can squeeze in tiny bottle openings like my hummingbird feeder. All cleaned and stored for the hummers’ next Spring. And perfect for the household water bottles.

BUY HERE

9. Initial Necklaces
I love monograms and initials. I cannot remember who's Instagram I saw this one but knew a gold “A” had to be mine. Now, I want the silver one too.

BUY HERE

Who am I kidding I couldn’t stop at just 9 this time especially with my peeps needing holiday gift ideas so here are a few more Amazon goodies. 

10. Criss Cross Bralette
I've shown you this Bralette before but the gals in Nashville and I loved it so much that it is worth another showing because I have since bought it another color and am in awe of just how well it fits and how many colors it actually does come in.

BUY Bralette's HERE

AND HERE

11. Long Mustard Skirt 
This year for Family pictures we are going with mustards and blues. Thinking this Mustard skirt is just the ticket for the only female in the family group! I first saw this in Burgundy on Danielle's Blog and cannot wait to see it on her too!

BUY HERE

12. Thanksgiving Gobble Tee

I love me some Turkey so this tee is perfect for me. This t-shirt will be sooo cute for Thanksgiving time and Super Soft! 

BUY HERE

13. Target Mug

Funny story, but I shared a mug like this from Etsy a couple years ago and to this day, it continues to be one of my most re-pinned pins on Pinterest. Now it's on Amazon! I just think it’s perfect to wrap up with a Target gift card and some red and white pretty ribbon representing Target’s Bullseye colors!

BUY HERE

14. Striped Fringe Poncho

This is one of my favorite Target clothing purchases and here it is from a fashion Post Last Year and still going strong.

BUY HERE & HERE BUY HERE
and Guess What? The Boots are from Amazon Too!
BUY HERE

HAPPY Get Your Last October, Halloween WEEK Started!!! 

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