A 2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Women

The holidays are here… I cannot believe it! If you’re like me, I try and make my gift shopping list before Thanksgiving arrives , so I can shop for the best deals. If you are struggling for gift ideas this year for those special women in your life, check out the list of ideas I have shared with you.I have included a variety of ideas for many different ages and price ranges. The ideas came from gifts I have given and/or received over the past year. All of the opinions are my own and I was not compensated for the items or to write this blog. Enjoy and Happy Shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide for Women

Joy Susan Mini Crossbody/Wristlet Cluctch ($39, 67 colors available) https://www.joysusan.com

MantraBand Bangle ($25, various colors and messages)  https://www.mantraband.com

Charter Club Double Knit Robe ($39 http://www.macys.com)

Giani Bernini Sterling Silver with 18k Gold Platted 1 1/2 inch Hoops ($80, http://www.Macy’s.com)

Bath and Body 3-Wick Peppermint Candle ($24.50 http://www.bathandbody.com)

The Wisdom of Sundays by: Orpah Winfrey ($27.99, http://www.barnesandnoble.com)

Vera Bradley Fleece Throw  ($49.99, http://www.verabradley.com)

Vera Bradley Toilettrie Bag ($58, various designs available  at Vera Bradley Outlet Stores for discounted prices)

Bliss Body Butter ($12.99, http://www.bliss.com and various retailers including Nordstrom Rack and TJMaxx)

L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream ($12 1oz., various scents, http://www.loccitane.com)

Hand Painted State to State Ornament ($12, http://www.etsy.com Sold by Kathy)

Charcuterie Board Acadia Wood Plank (approx. $10-30, various prices and sizes available at various home decor and kitchen retailers)

A Date Night Gift Basket (various gift card amounts for movie tickets, dinner at restaurant and Movie Sized Candy wrapped inside a popcorn container with yellow shredded paper that looks like popcorn). This was an anniversary gift from my kids to my husband and I this year!

Essential Oil Diffuser and Oil Set (approx. $20-40, available at various retailers)

For other gift ideas for the special women in your life, check out the Guide Guide List I shared during the 2016 Holiday Season. Visit Holiday Gift Guide: For Women

Start a New Christmas Tradition!

One of my favorite Christmas traditions that I have passed onto my children is The Advent Calendar. Some may call it a Christmas Calendar or a Countdown to Christmas … but whatever you refer to it as… it truly is a fun and joyful Christmas tradition in our home!

Here is my family’s Advent Calendar…

My husband and I received Advent Calendar as a Christmas present 14 years ago from my husband’s sister and brother-in-law.

Here is what you do:

1. Find a calendar that fits your style or taste. Many stores and holiday shops have them. Our’s is from Restoration Hardware, which no longer seems to be available per their website. This Christmas, I have seen unique styles at Crate & Barrel, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, Target and Party City. Make sure the openings are big enough to fit a small treat or prize inside.

2. Fill the calendar with surprises that are appropriate for your childrens’ ages. I fill our’s with their favorite individually wrapped chocolates and candies, dollar bills and coins, and special tokens. The past 2 years, as my children have gotten older, their “special tokens” have been tickets for extra tech time, later bed time, family movie night, pick a treat night, etc. A little extra something special for them to enjoy. Other suggestions for varying ages, plastic rings, bouncey balls, stickers, tattoos, mini-figures, cars, lip gloss, and other mini trinkets.

3. Put the calendar out on display and filled by December 1st! Now that they are older, we have each child take turns opening a door each day (when they were younger, there used to be a rush down to see who could open it first, that did not end well on some mornings!)

Have a Happy Countdown to Christmas!