Gifts I Have Loved Receiving

While I am not one to create curated gift guides (or at least not quite yet), I thought it might be fun to share some of the gifts that I’ve received over the past years that I reach for time and time again in case you need some ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Enjoy!

1. Barefoot Dreams Robe: This baby is the softest robe I’ve ever owned and holds up great through the washing machine. The quality is amazing, the pockets big and the belt just the perfect length.

2. Ninja Foodie Grill (sorry for the wonky link)

Ninja Foodi Pro 5-in-1 Indoor Integrated Smart Probe, 4-Quart Air Fryer, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, an Cyclonic Grilling Technology, with 4 Steaks Capacity, in a Stainless Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W6JVQNP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_nqzUFbNFJNE9X

I got this per Madeline’s recommendation and man was she right! I use this thing almost every day and it truly makes grilling indoors a breeze. The pieces are machine washable, which makes cleaning super easy and the air frying feature does it’s job faster than my old air fryer, so it’s a win win in my book!

3. Biceps & Bows: These headbands and bow hair ties are my new obsession, as I am sure you’ve seen on Instagram lately. They are so easy to use and just give you that extra little boost, whether you’re in your workout getup or you’re on a business zoom call.

4. Designer Dupe: I always dreamt of owning a real Louie, but to be honest, I’m way too cheap to spend that much on a purse, so when I spotted this Walmart dupe I knew I had to have it. I was excited to discover that it’s actually super great quality and like the real deal, holds a ton! I travelled with it to Montana and Phoenix, stuffing it with heavy carryon things and it still looks brand new!

5. Away Luggage: I know I’ve touched on this on Instagram stories before, but in case you missed it and are in the market for new luggage this holiday season I truly can’t recommend Away enough. The suitcases are superbly made with super lightweight material and 4 spinner wheels and the inner compartments make packing easy and efficient. Best of all, each suitcase comes with a lifetime warranty so when yours shows up at baggage claim with a crack, like mine did after our tip to Montana, all you have to do is email customer service and they send you a brand new replacement. Easy as pie!

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6. Yeti Coffee Mug: When I first got this I didn’t think I’d use it much, since it didn’t fit in my cup holder, but boy was I wrong! When the work from home deal hit I was so thankful for this little thing, because nothing is worse than being stuck on a zoom call while your coffee gets cold. This mug seriously keeps my drink hot as long as I need it to and is super easy to clean.

7. Dazzle Dry: You guys already know I love this nail polish system, but I just had to list it in case there’s someone out there that hasn’t heard about it. This system is not only vegan and cruelty free, but also dries superfast and offers a ton of amazing colors. I’m definitely getting a couple friends the mini kit for Christmas and also think the nail polishes would make a great stocking stuffer!

8. Jaybird Vista Headphones: I was so pumped when I got my Apple Airpods, only to find out that they don’t do super well with sweat, so when my hubby got me the Jaybird Vista’s earlier this year I was a bit skeptical. Needless to say, these have held up great and even advertise that they are life proof. I have sweat in these, put them through the washer and dryer (don’t recommend), sat on them, etc and they still work like champs, plus the battery lasts forever!

9. Babe Lash Serum: I have always had pretty good lashes, so truly didn’t think this serum would make much of a difference, but dang, this stuff is legit! My lashes have never been longer or fuller since I started using this nightly and one serum pen has lasted me several months and is still going strong.

Link: Let me know if you’d like the link and I can send you a exclusive $10 off one!

(sorry for the super awkward pictures, but it was the only way to show you how much my lashes have grown in just a few weeks lol)

10. Key Ring: I first saw this gadget on a mommy blog, which featured it as a way to keep your hands free to hold your little ones rather than your car keys and I thought, hey I could use a couple free hands too and so ordered myself one to try. I can honestly say that I don’t even know what I did with my key’s before this thing, because I literally use it multiple times a day. I slip my wrist through the O, leaving both hands free to grab coffee, purse, Lexi etc and head out the door, never worrying about dropping my keys in the process. It seems like such a silly thing, but trust me, you need this!