We’re back for week number two of the A Few of My Favorite Things linkup with April, Elise, Katie, and Zelle! This week I’m sharing what I think would be awesome stocking stuffers for the ladies, the gents, and the babes.
Buckle up – today’s post is a long one!
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..1.. Bath & Body Works: 3-Wick Candle
I’ve loved receiving these and I’ve loved gifting them. I’m the first to admit that not all the scents are amazing, but 99% of them are. If you can grab these on sale, they’re an awesome stocking stuffer!
..2.. Aveda: hand relief Moisturizing Creme
I can think of few things that are more relaxing to me than the scent of any Aveda product. The scent of this lotion is heavenly. Keep my eyes closed long enough and I’ll forget where I am – because I start hearing waterfalls and soft music playing. Aveda = spa = relaxation.
..3.. Bananagrams
Unless you are my husband, you enjoy a good game. I love Bananagrams! LOVE IT. And when I went to the website to track down an image, I learned the company has other games too. All of them are super affordable and I can legitimately say it’s one of the best stocking stuffers I’ve received!
..4.. Philosophy: Shampoo, Shower Gel, & Bubble Bath
I got a holiday set from a girlfriend last year for Christmas. I had never “splurged” on Philosophy products before. It made me a loyal customer. The Hot Buttered Rum was simply amazing, but they didn’t make it for this season. I’m pretty sad about that. However, there are some awesome alternatives. While some people might argue that bath gels are cliche – when it comes to Philosophy products, I would beg to differ.
..5.. Nordstroms: Infinity Scarves
What woman doesn’t love a good scarf!? Nordstrom’s has some really great choices! And if you’re like me and love to do your holiday shopping online, to avoid the crazies at the stores, you’ll love that they offer free shipping. #winning
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..1.. Uncommon Goods: Whiskey Stones
These are something I’ve always debated buying my husband. He isn’t a huge drinker, but I think the idea of these is super neat. For a period of time, we lived only a half hour from the only Jack Daniel’s distillery in the world – and it turned him on a bit to whiskey on the rocks.
..2.. Uncommon Goods: Cufflinks
Craig doesn’t have to wear cufflinks, like, ever – but if you’re married to a man or have a dad/granddad that needs them, Uncommon Goods has some really unique choices. Some of them are pricey, but others (like these) are totally reasonable! They have some pretty neat ones made from football helmets and stadium seats, too.
..3.. Dick’s Sporting Goods: Golf Balls
No matter how good of a golfer you are, you can always use a few extra golf balls. Am I right?
..4.. Dunkin Donuts: K-Cups
I recently learned that Craig has a pretty significant preference when it comes to his coffee. There are obviously a ton to choose from, I’m highlighting these, because they’re Craig’s favorite. Buying K-cups can help the pocketbook by saving him a couple trips through the Starbucks line!
..5.. Apple: iTunes Gift Card
iTunes gift cards are another thing that I’ve received and totally loved. I rarely buy music if I don’t have a gift card for it. I love that iTunes allows you to pick and choose what songs you want, rather than having to purchase the entire album. Better yet? If you’re giving one, you can choose how much you want to spend!
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Craig and I had decided that we want to buy a few things for the little man, even though he will maybe be a whole 3 weeks old when Christmas rolls around. What in the heck do you buy an infant!? I took to blogs and Instagram to track down some pretty awesome ideas.
..1.. Amazon: Books
You would’ve found some of these books on my baby registry. I love the simplicity of them. As a self-identified bookworm, I am more than excited to expose Bumpster to literature in a variety of ways – and learning his colors, shapes, creatures is just one of them!
..2.. Honest Company: Baby Teether
I love so many of this company’s products. I just can’t justify spending a little bit more on diapers that are patterned (and adorable). Okay, in all truthfulness, I had totally justified it, Craig had to work to un-justify it for me. Ha. This teether is BPA free and can be chilled or frozen. My baby boy would totally rock this butterfly.
..3.. Amazon: PipSquigz
How neat are these!? I saw these on a fellow mama’s blog and they totally intrigued me. They seem really portable. A great solution for little ones needing a bit of a distraction when mama needs a break from cooking dinner and takes the fam out for dinner!
..4.. Etsy/TagYoureItJewelry: Ornament
I’ve already ordered a different “First Christmas” ornament for Bumpster, but how awesome is this one? I’m sure we will end up with multiple ornaments commemorating his first holiday season and that is totally okay! I love, love, LOVE that his one has the birth stats on it. It adds something a little extra special, doesn’t it? Honestly, if I’d seen this one before ordering what we have, I might’ve held off in order to purchase this.
..5.. Etsy/MAS Production Arts: Wooden Stacking Blocks
Another blog find! I love the simplicity of these blocks! You can do so much with them – color matching, counting, stacking…I can only imagine the “games” that could be created with these. Love them!
What are some of your favorite stocking gifts?
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