Holiday Gift Guide for Moms

Welcome Back!
I'm here to hit ya with some snazzy gift ideas for mom! I know with my mom especially, it's sometimes hard to figure out a great gift that doesn't break the bank, and isn't too generic like a necklace with a heart pendant, or a cookbook.

So here we go!

1. FitBit
    It can be so hard for moms to get out and get movin', but having a FitBit tracker can really work wonders! Hey if it got my butt off the couch, it can help anyone! These can be used to track your steps, to track you sleep, to log your water, and to monitor your activity levels. Plus they come in a ton of fun colors!

2. Outlander DVD Set

    All moms love this show. I don't get it. It's about time travelers in Scotland, the leading man is heckin' sexy. So get your mom a box of chocolate and this box set so she can transport herself to the land of kilts and swords. 

3. Facial Gift Set

    Let Mom pamper herself for once! Sephora has a ton of different gift sets with fancy face masks and serums available in a variety of price ranges which is awesome! Check out this one from Boscia- only $39 for $75 worth of products! 

4, So here's the deal with Slow Cookers- they're genius. You put all the ingredients in one pot and then leave it there for like 8 hours. Suddenly you have MAGIC when it's time for dinner! These are a lifesaver for busy moms, and families in general because you can make a large portion. 

5. Smart Phone Gloves

    Because now mom can poke at her phone and text with her index finger even when it's snowing.

 6. Fancy Sunglasses
    Because mom deserves more than the Target clearance section, try some designer shades this holiday season. They might be a bit on the pricey side, but hey she squeezed you out the day you were born, she probably deserves it. This super cute pair from Warby Parker are under $100!

7. Netflix Giftcard
    Let mom have an hour an a half to herself to sit and cry watching Love Actually for the third time!! She deserves it!!!

8. Silk Pillowcase
    This is a perfect example of a gift that mom really needs, but would never buy herself. Silk pillowcases are great for your skin and hair. They're breathable, and they don't get hot and sweaty like normal pillowcases do! Every time she lays down it will feel like she's at a fancy hotel

9. Heated Blowout Brush
    This is a killer multipurpose tool and perfect for moms on the go! They can give their hair a slight curl and great lift without having to use 4 different tools and 10 different products. This one from Amika works WONDERS!

10. Fancy Champagne
    Who doesn't love alcohol for Christmas?

So who will we conquer next week? You'll have to come back to find out!
xoxo, Courtney

Holiday Gift Guide for Dads

Happy December Pals!
25 Days until Christmas!! To kick off the holiday season, I thought I would help inspire y'all with some Gift Guides! Today we're tackling Dads. They are the hardest to buy for! What the heck do you buy the man who supports you even when your crazy, eats Chipotle even when he's not in the mood, and is the butt of all your family jokes?? Well here are some ideas for the hero in New Balance sneakers in your life.

1. 'The Art of Fixing Things'
        Now you can sleep soundly every time you hear dad say 'I can totally fix this'. This awesome book covers how to fix cars and appliances, and also helps with minor home improvements! You can get it right on amazon. (Plus it's available on Prime!!)

2. 'The John Lennon Letters'
        Perfect for any Beatles loving dad, this book is filled with many of Lennon's letters that have never before been released! Filled with over three hundred poems, postcards and personal correspondences. Available on Amazon, and it qualifies for Prime shipping-- another win!!

3. A Snack of the Month membership from The Popcorn Factory
       This company has so many flavors of popcorn its CRAZY!!! Prices range from $10-20 per month, and have free ground shipping! It's the gift that keeps on giving!

4. Cards Against Humanity
     A personal fave of my own fathers, this game is sure to make you overwhelmingly uncomfortable. It's hilarious, and watching your dad try and figure out what some of the cards mean is worth every cent spent.

5. Nose Hair Trimmer
    Let's just do everyone a favor amiright?

6. Personalized Cooler Chair
     Great for all the dads who sit through our school sporting events, or those who scream with the best of them at all the big league games! It has a ton of pockets and you can even get it embroidered with his nickname or with a classic- 'Dad'. You can get it on Zazzle!

7. Bluetooth Key Tracker
      He can never lose his keys again!! A miracle! We'll never get blamed for him leaving his keys in the bathroom ever again!

8. Fancy Shaving Kit
    Give him a reason to feel a little fancy this holiday season. He'll walk around like the big man on campus for days!!

9. A Tablet/iPad
      It's definitely a pricier option, but dads love fun toys! These will keep him busy for hours whether he uses it for work or play. He can download all his favorite books, and can watch all the TV shows and movies he wants.. even the ones no one else wants to watch with him because they're creepy or so boring they'll put you to sleep.

10. Fashionable Sneakers
      No more white New Balances!! BURN THEM ALL. Get dad ridin' into 2017 in style with some Nikes!

Let me know if you'd like to see more gift guides like this, or any other holiday themed posts!
xoxo