My generous, thoughtful givers: I give to you my Gift Guide. I once said that Trump's America doesn't deserve my gift guide, followed by years of going dark... Thank goodness we're finally taking America back.
Maybe you'll find something to give. Maybe you'll find the intro too political. Maybe you'll find peace on earth and good will towards men.
Maybe you'll find something to give. Maybe you'll find the intro too political. Maybe you'll find peace on earth and good will towards men.
Let's get to it, shall we.
New York Times Custom Birthday Book
Bound front page of every birthday of your (their) life. It's obviously more valuable the older someone is. Comes across as "thoughtful" but you could give this to someone you don't know all that well at all. People love themselves.
NYT Custom Book//$100 for leatherette, $145 for linen
Crate and Barrel White Ruffle Earthenware
I can't take credit for the next one; my friends were getting married (Hi Peter + Shannon!), they registered for some of these pieces. I really liked it and have bought it for a few others as housewarmings. The thing I've noticed is it is used: as a table decorative centerpiece in a few homes I have given it to, the platter for serving a variety of things. It is classic enough to integrate with a ton of differing styles, but interesting enough to be noticeable. Give one or the other, or a set...
16" Ruffle Platter ($30, center under bowl)//15" Large Ruffle Bowl ($30, top) //11" Small Ruffle Bowl ($25, center on top of platter)//5.5" Dip Ruffle Bowl ($8, bottom)
Movies/Whirly Pop
You all deserve better than microwave popcorn. There are a few ways to do this gift, but just do it. Sometimes you just need to spend a few dollars more for the prestige of having the gift arrive from a high end store, or wrapped in the high end store paper, or with the high end store gift receipt. If you don't need that, I will link you to the same product, just cheaper. You can also "bundle" this gift with say a Redbox gift card. This + movie rental card is an awesome family gift for your sibling with 25 children. (iTunes, Amazon Prime, Netflix, etc whatever platform they may use)
You all deserve better than microwave popcorn. There are a few ways to do this gift, but just do it. Sometimes you just need to spend a few dollars more for the prestige of having the gift arrive from a high end store, or wrapped in the high end store paper, or with the high end store gift receipt. If you don't need that, I will link you to the same product, just cheaper. You can also "bundle" this gift with say a Redbox gift card. This + movie rental card is an awesome family gift for your sibling with 25 children. (iTunes, Amazon Prime, Netflix, etc whatever platform they may use)
Whirly Pop from Bed, Bath, Beyond ($20)// WP from Williams Sonoma ($40 with popcorn kernels) // Amish Popcorn Gift Set ($30)
National Park T-Shirt
Who doesn't love Americas best idea? Get a little local with a T-shirt of their favorite.. or future favorite... place to be.
National Park Service Shirts ($10-18) - Zions, Rocky Mtn, Grand Canyon, Blue Ridge, and more! Also in long sleeve!
Beyblades for the kids
Am I plugged into what the kids want? IDK, yeah. Well, these toys let them unplug (see what I did there?). You don't even need batteries! These are spinning tops with interchangeable features that are collectable. They battle in stadiums, which you don't need; just a smooth floor that is willing to get scuffed or a patio or driveway or sidewalk. Have fun out there. I'd say 1st-4th grade is the ideal market here.
Beyblade Battle Bundle or this Battle Bundle ($50) // Beyblade ($10 ) // Stadium ($9)
Nail Polish Set
Good for a girly girl aged 2 to 92. We all have nails, keep them fresh ladies. My niece's favorite is Hello Kitty OPI in Let's Celebrate, included in this kit.
Hello Kitty OPI Holiday 2019 Collection (under $20)
A Few Bath/Body Little Luxuries
Tried out a few products from this goat milk based company and everything was nourishing. I have extremely sensitive skin, nothing bothered it at all.
Beekman 1802 Gift Set ($21)
Hear me out, this isn't to digest. This won't get you high. It is a skin oil. It has cannabis seed extract, deal with it, and slather it.
A New Cookbook
I follow this blogger/home chef. Everything I've made from her recipes is top notch. She just came out with this cookbook. Real food for real homes.
Hopes Table: Recipes from a Mennonite Kitchen ($20 hardcover, $11 ebook)
Ice-chest/Cooler
Do you know anyone who likes to camp? road trip? tailgate? picnic? spends the day on the beach? soccer dad/mom? Diet Coke mama? Who doesn't like an ice cold beverage??? WHO?
Camp Zero 10L Cooler, comes in white, blue, or tan from Costco ($70) *hot tip, or shall I say "cool tip"; you don't have to have a Costco card to shop most items online AND most have low to no shipping charges. You're welcome.
Sees Chocolates
They taste good.
Box of See's Chocolate (Around $26 a pound, but lots of sizes/options)
And, as always, if you are going to make a home made gift this year, I offer to you this lovely recipe from another blogger: Peppermint Whoopie Pies. Feel free to adjust to your whims; swap the peppermint out for some candied ginger, or a blood orange squeeze & zest, whatever you're feeling my friends.
And, as always, if you are going to make a home made gift this year, I offer to you this lovely recipe from another blogger: Peppermint Whoopie Pies. Feel free to adjust to your whims; swap the peppermint out for some candied ginger, or a blood orange squeeze & zest, whatever you're feeling my friends.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Have a New Year worth having!
I love you all (in varying degrees).
P.S. I love that this blog looks like it was designed in the early 2000's. Thank you for noticing, it was.
