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What’s on my Christmas list this year? Perfect gifts for you too!

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Usually I’m the person that has all of their Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving. Really, I’m usually done that early. However, this year, life. Life has happened and kept me so busy that I see the countdown to Christmas and I’ve officially panicked.

So if I am running out of time and beginning to panic, maybe you are too. Or maybe you’ve spent so much time thinking about what you will get for everyone else on your list, you have totally forgotten about yourself! No worries, I’ve got your covered! Here’s what I think should be on the top of your wish list!
Ladies Christmas List

1.  Suburban Haiku: Poetic Dispatches from Behind the Picket Fence by Peyton Price: I love giving and receiving books during the holidays. While anyone can grab a quick gift card from Starbucks and throw it at you (not that I wouldn’t catch it), choosing a book for another person let’s them know you really thought about what they would enjoy and wanted a special and personal gift for them. Need a great stocking stuffer or hostess gift? Then you MUST get this fantastic book of haikus from the hilarious Peyton Price. You remember haikus from high school English class, right? Short poems that are arranged in lines of syllables of 5-7-5. Well honey, these haikus aren’t about trees and flowers but raising kids in the suburbs and the hilarity that ensures. The haikus will make you giggle and are perfect for a quick read. Head over to Amazon and get a few for your Mom friends!

 

2. Believe There is Good in the World: I am such a fan of filling your home with meaningful and moving quotes, and I really love this big and beautiful sign. These signs are so perfect for decorating your home, but beyond that, I just really love this saying. I want to hang this sign right outside of my kids’ rooms so that every day they see this sign as inspiration. This particular sign can be found on Etsy by an artist that has a shop called Words to Live By Signs. I’m hoping Hubby sees this on my list and that it ends up under the tree for me too!

 

3. Francesca’s– When it comes to shopping for clothes, purses, shoes, and jewelry, the ONLY place I shop is Francesca’s. Have you seen this place? The store is set up like a little boutique with really different clothes and accessories that are so reasonably priced, it’s insane. If I need a new shirt or a dress, this is where I head. I always get fabulous things that are so different and affordable. Sometimes sizes are a bit crazy, so be sure to try on everything. Giftcard, giftcard, giftcard–then have someone watch your kids so you can shop!

 

4. Stella and Dot Norah Pendant– When it comes to fantastic jewelry that really makes a statement, I’m all about Stella and Dot. Here is my latest purchase and I have received  TONS of compliments on this necklace. I love buying a great necklace or bracelet and changing up different outfits to really let my jewelry be my statement piece. Check out their site because you will LOVE everything they make. So much fun!  If you need a Stella and Dot stylist, check out my favorite gal pal Kelly Smith. She will help you out!

 

5. Stella and Dot Getaway Bag– If you have any weekend trips planned or even better, an even longer trip, forget those ugly totes and black suitcases, get a super fun bag. I really love the Getaway Bag from Stella and Dot because I can put a ton of stuff into it and I can unzip part of the bag so that it gets bigger! Yes, more stuff!!! I chose the elephant pattern because they are so stinking cute, but they have a number of other patterns too. So tell the man in our life you want this bag and a trip to take it on a test run.

 

6. Zipzwine– If you’re headed to a party this holiday season and thinking of taking over a bottle of wine, why not try something a little more fun? Zipzwine is a glass of wine in it’s own plastic stemware and it’s super yummy. I had quite a few glasses of Zipzwine at a conference this summer. It’s just a fun way of serving wine, portable, and hello, wine? It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Comments

  3. I love that sign (and just about anything that can be found on Etsy.) I’m hoping my husband took the hints and bought some software for me. I’m a nerd that way…

  5. Zipwine would be a great gift for my son in law’s mother. It sounds like something she would love.

  24. I love that get away bag! My husband keeps asking me what I want and I really don’t want anything this year. But he’s not happy with me… maybe I’ll tell him this bag! 🙂